< PreviousF or corporate meeting planners, the word of the year is — reconnection. After years of social dis- tancing and remote work, people are ready to reconnect. Though, they may not be quite ready to do that in large groups. Corporate event destination teams have noticed a surge in interest in more intimate meeting ven- ues. Kelly Ronalds, director of room sales and guest expe- rience at Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Penn- sylvania says, “We’ve found people are more than ready to re-engage with their colleagues and look forward to getting together, but they are still hesitant to be in large crowds.” That’s one reason why Historic Hotel Bethlehem and its Executive Conference Center are experiencing record high corporate event booking levels that exceed even the best pre-pandemic year. Nearly two-thirds of the meetings booked there recently have been specifically designed for smaller groups. Personal engagement and interaction are key After enduring years of isolated work environments, people are hungry for meaningful human connection. Event planners have recognized that true relationship building doesn’t happen as well in a massive convention atmosphere as it does in a boutique meeting setting. “We have seen this to be especially true for companies booking the venue for training sessions where people need to connect on a deep level,” Ronalds says. “Planners have found people who attend in person events can concentrate better. They also report feeling more creative and energized.” There are three main prongs to this “think-small” trend which all encourage reconnecting and engagement. First, large companies are opting to skip huge annual off-site meetings with entire workforces in favor of hosting several smaller meetings with individual teams or departments. Second, companies that have never had off-site events are exploring opportunities to bring remote or hybrid teams together. Finally, regional meetings are booming. Instead of planning national events such as an annual kickoff or year- end results meeting, companies are inviting key stakehold- ers and clients to regional meetings in convenient shoulder city locations that require minimal travel. This trend is especially big among life science and finance companies The small meeting trend seems especially prevalent among life sciences, biotech/biomedics, and financial companies. These businesses have discovered that bou- tique venues provide much-needed privacy. Historic Hotel Bethlehem recognized this trend brewing even before the pandemic and consulted with a well-known global life sci- ences company to meet the industry’s unique needs when it built its boutique conference center. A top request was for a secure IT infrastructure to host hybrid functions with both in-person and virtual participation opportunities. Life sciences and financial companies appreciate that boutique conference centers allow them to “own” a space for the duration of their meetings. They don’t have to worry about trade secrets or data discussions being overheard in hallways or other common areas. Post-pandemic, meeting planners from these industries also appreciate that they can create their own flexible health and safety protocols. Safety protocols remain important The pandemic taught event planners that anything and everything can change in an instant. Working with a boutique conference center provides them with peace of mind that if another national health crisis or other impactful event occurs, that they can implement their own health and safety protocols. Working with boutique conference centers allows companies to host a meeting and apply their own custom Corporate Meeting Trend: Smaller Meeting Experiences Gain Popularity BY LYNN LOGG PERSPECTIVE // Planners have found people who attend in person events can concentrate better. They also report feeling more creative and energized. 10 February 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.comprotocols. In a large convention space, one company may have strict health and safety protocols and another may have none. This can lead to conflict in shared public spaces. Team-building events have become more important than ever Controlling a space also allows organizations to embrace creative team-building opportunities. “We’re seeing a massive surge in events that want to provide reconnection opportuni- ties. With more than a quarter of the U.S. workforce now oper- ating remotely, it’s important that teams come together peri- odically to bond,” Ronalds says. Since pandemic restrictions were lifted, The Historic Hotel Bethlehem’s Executive Conference Center team has organized meetings with mixol- ogy classes, engineering projects with chocolate and candy, filling back- packs with school supplies for chil- dren in need, an escape room experience and bicycle building. Providing these creative activities in a warm and welcoming boutique setting increases participation and boosts creativity. Teams also want to explore Providing in-center experiences is no longer enough. Employees spent years cooped up in their homes and now they’re anxious to get out and explore new destinations. Experts have found that people bond best over shared expe- riences. So, with reconnection as the goal, out-of-meeting experiences are key. Planners are choosing centrally located destinations where it’s safe and easy to walk to attractions, restaurants and other entertainment opportunities. It is clear that expe- riences, engagement and safety are driving the surge in bou- tique meeting venue bookings. How to maximize your small meeting success Pick a space where people will feel comfortable. Some people are still adjusting to post-pandemic life. Others may be immu- nocompromised or live with someone who faces health risks. Choose a space that won’t get too crowded and where social distancing can be easily implemented. Don’t be afraid to ask about safety features in the destinations you’re con- sidering. Staff from any reputable venue should be happy to answer all of your questions and work with you on a custom- ized health and safety plan. Hybrid options are still a good solution Hybrid meetings and events are here to stay. A hybrid option allows for people who aren’t comfortable in groups or with traveling to participate. It also means you can be selective with your guest list. Key stakeholders who must be in every meeting session can attend in person while someone who might have to only attend one session can pop in via video. Make sure your boutique venue has all the necessary tech and staff to offer hybrid options and an event recording. It’s also important to make sure there are no hidden technical or setup fees for hybrid and remote services. Mix in some fun If guests are going to travel, they want to have an enjoy- able experience. Choose a meeting venue in a convenient location so they can walk to activities. Make sure your venue has a meeting liaison who can help you plan an itinerary that balances team building, fun and corporate needs. Remember the basics While the pandemic changed a lot, some cornerstone services of the traditional meeting planning model remain. For example, you can still work with a hotel to coordinate a discount room rate for your event attendees. Also, seek- ing a venue with attention to customer experience is key. Make sure there are quality F&B options that can cater to diverse dining. C&IT LYNN LOGG leads corporate meeting and event planning at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem and the Historic Hotel Bethlehem Executive Conference Center. She plans more than 300 meetings and events annually at the boutique conference center hotel and has deep expertise in corporate, association, education and sports travel. She has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa offers meeting space that can accommodate events of any size. Courtesy photo TheMeetingMagazines.com | Corporate & Incentive Travel | February 2023 11R elative to global entrepreneurship, the prover- bial glass ceiling has seemingly been shattered. This amid reports revealing statistics that nearly half of entrepreneurs worldwide — 252 million — are women. As impressive as that metric is, it’s curious that Census Bureau Annual Busi- ness Survey reporting cites that a mere 20.9% (1.2 million) of U.S. businesses are women-owned. On a worldwide scale, just 4.7% of American business owners are women. Whether considering statistics at the global or U.S. national level, the disparity begs the most fundamental question: “Why?” Perhaps one glaring reason is lack of capital, since women reportedly receive less than 3% of available venture capital funding. Other findings show that, in 2019, only 2.8% of venture capital in the United States went to women-led startups; it dropped to 2.3% in 2020. These numbers reveal that, despite the hustle, heart and high revenues, women are suffering from less-than- adequate and equitable access to capital. What’s more, the ripple effects of the unprecedented global pandemic on companies with a female founder may actually exacerbate the funding gap. But, all is not lost. There are ways the startup funding process can be democratized to help better position women to navigate the shifting capital landscape. Here are three. 1. Fix Your Expectations of Fairness If you’ve ever heard the phrase “read the room,” then you’ve also heard the phrase “know your audience.” In fun- draising — at any round — there are a few universal truths to recognize. Many investors use pattern recognition. In other words, they believe that by investing in the products or people that are most similar to their past successes, then they will have a greater probability of future success. This pattern is based on an unconscious bias and reinforced by influences that cannot be controlled, such as ones experi- ences, childhood upbringing and environment. Thea Myhrvold, CEO and founder of Getbee — a female entrepreneur who recently raised $1.8 million from top venture capitalists — recounts her own experience with bias. “From my own fundraising experience, without fail there were questions hurled at me that I don’t believe would have been asked of a male founder, such as ‘how will you make sure not to lose key clients?’ or ‘how will you prevent bankruptcy?’ It’s not that I was asked these important and fundamental questions, but rather that they dominated the conversation.” Based on Myhrvold’s track record and professional pedi- gree — having received LinkedIn Power Profile and Cartier Women’s Initiative awards; amassed a world-class client list and logged more than a decade of front-line tech experience — she had expected a different line of questioning. “I antici- pated having to respond to questions about the market, my balance sheet, my projections and strategy,” Myhrvold says. “The skepticism about my expertise and experience in this space shook me. I walked away disillusioned.” This was until Myhrvold discovered Dr. Dana Kanze’s TEDxPeachtree presentation, “The Real Reason Female Entrepreneurs Get Less Funding,” from which she says she learned three simple truths: unconscious bias exists, deal with it and get on with it. Because we are bombarded with millions of messages our brain is working to organize and translate, your brain will take shortcuts. Sometimes those shortcuts short-circuit opportunities for meaningful interactions. So, before you step foot into a pitch meeting again, or for the first time, spend some time reflecting on the details of your presenta- tion so you can discover your own fundraising-success cor- relations. That way you can effectively circumnavigate the punch of a potential investor’s unconscious bias. 2. Tweak Your Fundraising Mindset Simply having a great business idea is not enough to get a venture capitalist to invest millions in your company. Back 3 Ways Female Founders Can Realign the Capital Landscape BY MERILEE KERN, MBA PERSPECTIVE // The skepticism about my expertise and experience in this space shook me. 12 February 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.comin the day, venture capitalists were in a race to discover the next Facebook, eBay or even Spanx, but now they’ve cooled their heels and are becoming increasingly selective. Studies show the average deal size has shrunk, as well as the number of seed-stage deals. If you’ve ever watched the TV series “Shark Tank,” you’ve watched the Sharks circle the water and go in for the kill with anyone who dared to step into the proverbial tank without a strong sense of sales, marketing and other key financials and data. It makes for good reality TV and it is a lesson for us in real life. Where do you start, or level up? Fans of the British-American author and speaker Simon Sinek know any great endeavor starts with know- ing your why. For every point you make in your pitch deck, you must be able to respond to any form of the “why” question a prospective investor might throw at you. You might be asked: Why do you perceive this or that to be a problem in the market? Why do you believe you — or your team — are bringing a viable, sustainable solution to the market? Why now? You should spend time craft- ing responses that not only reinforce what drives and scales your business, but also why your investors should go beyond the usual level of care and concern about your success. Indeed, a key aspect of your fundraising mindset is also about knowing your own value. Your business’s value propo- sition is like an uncut diamond. Your task is to slice and dice the numbers so all the facets of your idea shine brilliantly. Alicia Hanf, founder and managing partner of Dear Mama Ventures, adds, “My fundraising mindset evolved from who is giving me money into who do I want to make money for … and why are we mutually a good fit for each other? Your startup offers everyone who invests in it a chance to multiply their investment significantly, and you are giving them as much of an opportunity as they are giving you. This awaken- ing challenged me personally as well, to know my ‘why.’ To not only understand the significant value my business brings to the market, but also the impact my business has on the communities I serve.” 3. Find Your Voice & Turn up the Volume Simply put, speak to everyone ... speak up for yourself and those women coming behind you. “Some of my best funds have come through warm introductions and others have come through by striking up what felt like random conversations while waiting in line to order a cup of cof- fee,” Myhrvold says. “One time, I was attending a confer- ence and slipped away on a break to find a cup of coffee. As I was waiting in line, I noticed the guy next to me and I were wearing matching red trousers. I thought about breaking the ice by making a simple joke about great minds thinking alike. I learned he was a senior executive at a tech company. We [exchanged] business cards and promised to stay in touch. One day, he suggested we collaborate. Jackpot!” On any given day, you never know who you might meet. You never know who is listening to you and orga- nizing the information their brain is receiving to form a judgment about whether or not to help you. Be genu- inely curious about the peo- ple around you and invest in your relationships. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to actively look for ways to be both a giver and a gra- cious receiver. Be sure to be clear in your ask from your net- work and offer to support them in return. We all operate at some level based on unconscious biases. Your mission is to examine them. And, while the odds might seem like they are stacked against female and minority founders, I encourage you to speak up, share your stories and pay it forward. It is up to all of us to change this narrative. My hope is that the modern investor community will advocate for inclusive growth and capitalize more equita- bly. Deploying dollars for the benefit of female founders is a clear-cut way to boost the global economy, certainly, as we recover from adverse pandemic impacts. It still will not be easy. Business fundraising even in the best of circumstances is challenging. When you find your- self “swimming upstream,” these mindsets and maneuvers can help position you to win while also better aligning the venture capital landscape at large. C&IT Women may have a tougher time getting seed capital because of unconscious bias. DepositPhotos.com MERILEE KERN As the executive editor and producer of “The Luxe List,” Kern is an internationally regarded brand analyst, strategist and futurist. As a prolific branding and marketplace trends pundit, Kern spotlights noteworthy industry innovators, change makers, movers and shakers. Experts, brands, products, services, destinations and events across all categories are spotlighted in her exclusive cross-media platform through print and online publications, TV and radio. Connect with her at TheLuxeList.com, on Instagram at LuxeListReviews, on Twitter at LuxeListEditor, on Facebook at TheLuxeList and on LinkedIn at Merilee Kern. TheMeetingMagazines.com | Corporate & Incentive Travel | February 2023 13Planners Can Offer the Best of Both Worlds F or decades, business professionals have rec- ognized the need to connect with each other outside of the conference room. While late night ‘wining and dining’ is still a prevalent relationship-building tradition, more business professionals are hitting the greens — making golf and spa resorts a wonderful go-to option for today’s meetings and events. Heather Herrig, CMP, president & chief event strategist at Every Last Detail Events, says golf and spa resorts can pro- vide truly beautiful backdrops for the right events and meet- ings, but the key is to make sure you give your attendees an opportunity to hit the links or revel in a spa experience. “If your agenda provides time for an afternoon activity, these resorts are a fantastic choice. If it’s not possible to build golf directly into the agenda itself, encourage attendees to come in early or stay later to take advantage, especially if you can help organize an optional outing on their behalf,” Herrig says. “The vistas and scenery at golf resorts can be absolutely gorgeous, complementing the environment you’re creating for your meeting or event.” For Golf Lovers From border to border, the U.S. offers golfers of all skill levels an array of inviting, challenging and breathtaking courses. From formidable courses that test skill levels at every hole, to wide-open courses with fairways designed for high-handicap, weekend golfers — meeting attendees will appreciate what’s available. Top level executives, sales executives and business owners use golf as a common ground to get to know their business Golf & Spa Resorts BY MAURA KELLER 14 February 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com PLANNER TIPSassociates in a more casual setting. Golf was always used to entertain, so that has not changed. However, the level of entertaining has gone beyond golf, food and beverage and selling. It is now an integral part of creating long-term mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with fellow constituents. In addition, the leisurely pace of golf allows for plenty of discussion and dissection among attendees of what is happening at their meeting or event. The U.S.’s naturally diverse landscape, which includes rolling river valleys, desert vistas, dense forests and glacier- carved lakes, provides the perfect backdrop for numerous golf resort destinations for meetings and events. As golf resorts continue to be a favorite option among meeting plan- ners, golf course owners and operators recognize the need to customize their offerings to the business professional. At issue for many meeting professionals is finding golf courses that meet the needs of young and old, as well as skilled and unskilled alike. When business professionals golf together, each person is going to have different needs and want different challenges. Luckily, many golf resorts offer shorter, executive-type courses that are ideal for busi- ness people. Here, the fairways are not necessarily the flat, open fairways found at traditional three-par courses. Rather, the executive courses have good terrain, including bunkers, water hazards and trees. In addition, many golf and spa resorts offer business- focused amenities. Today’s business golfers have access to computers, Wi-Fi, conference services, private dining, lavish locker rooms, catered functions, caddies and/or forecaddies, dual logo merchandise opportunities, fitness programs, concierge services, limousine services, tournament services — almost anything a meeting planner can think of can be provided. Also, many golf and spa resorts work hand-in-hand with meeting planners to make golf outings special for meeting and event attendees. Amenities such as a personalized coor- dinator for group outings, group clinics from PGA profes- sionals, prepaid food and beverage coupons to give to attend- ees, pro shops with merchandise from a PGA Tour stop, catered meals and personalized prize packages, are some of the “must have” components of an event at a golf resort. So what should a planner do for those in attendees who simply aren’t interested in hitting the links? Herrig sug- gests offering alternate activity options. Thankfully, many golf resorts have phenomenal spas as well, so non-golfers can relax and unwind in a retreat oasis while others take in a round of golf. “During your site selection phase, inquire about other opportunities for non-golfing guests. Alternatively, create a fun learning offering for guests willing to give it a try,” Herrig says. “Golf resorts have seasoned pros ready to help — from your attendees who are novice golfers just picking up a club, to your attendees with that too-low-to-be-true handicap. These pros are eager to assist all your guests. You can also consider really fun incorporations into receptions or evening events. ‘Glow ball’ [using glow-in-the-dark balls, pins and clubs] is always a hit after dark.” During her career as a meeting and event planner, Her- rig has found that golf and spa properties really have a lot to offer — not only for structured golf outings and activity options, but also for scenic event venues for day and eve- ning gatherings. “They make planning that much easier with so much built Visit Tucson Omni Tucson National Resort, pictured, offers two golf courses for players of all skill levels. TheMeetingMagazines.com | Corporate & Incentive Travel | February 2023 15right into the property,” Herrig says. “Rely on the planning team and golf pros at the resort to offer recommendations and suggestions — not only based on your group’s profile, but also pulling from ideas and successes from other groups they’ve hosted. Lean on their expertise and insights for a winning event every time.” Options Aplenty For meeting planners interested in finding memorable, awe-inspiring golf and spa resort options, there are a slew of golf resort destinations that can satisfy your attendees’ need to hits the links. And better yet, many of these golf and spa destinations appeal to a variety of budgets and interests for golfers and non-golfers alike. Of course, the high-profile courses of Florida, Arizona and California aren’t the only places to go. Award-winning golf and spa resorts can be found across the country. One such spa resort is Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton. Julie Garber, director of sales at Boul- ders Resort & Spa, says meeting guests are drawn to Boulders for its quiet, natural wide-open setting — all surrounded by surreal boulder formations that make the perfect backdrop for a meeting. “When they leave, they have a sense of taking a vacation or retreat,” Garber says. Boulders offers creative group activities that allow meet- ing attendees to really immerse in the flavors of the desert Southwest. In addition, non-stop sunshine, with an average temperature of 60 degrees with low humidity, is ideal for outdoor activities and outdoor venues. “Thanks to our 1,300 acres and unique layout, even when the resort is full, meeting attendees feel like they are the only guests here,” Garber says. In addition to a plethora of spa experiences in its 33,000- sf wellness spa facility, Boulders Resort & Spa also boasts two on-site golf courses, and they offer event experiences right on the fairway. In addition, seven tennis courts, four pickleball courts and four swimming pools, as well as outside activities such as rock-climbing clinics, offer ample opportu- nities for non-golfers in the group. “We now offer new team-building and group learning programs, as well as new golf programs offered at the Boul- ders Golf Academy,” Garber says. “Group attendees will also enjoy new group tennis and pickleball clinics as well as new corporate wellness programs.” Recently, a meeting planner from a pharmaceutical com- pany orchestrated an event at Boulders for a group of 75 sales managers as the company prepared to launch a new drug. According to this meeting planner, the layout of the property was ideal for their need. “Our ballroom and breakout space we had all to our- selves. We truly felt like we were the only group on prop- erty,” the meeting planner says. “Spa and golf for our half meeting/half recreation days were great. Not having to leave property and still mixing it up with space selections was convenient and easy.” Another golf and spa resort that’s a favorite among meet- ing planners and attendees is The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, Arizona. According to J. Green, resort vice president of sales & marketing, the resort offers, on its sprawling grounds, more than 100,000 sf of flexible indoor and out- door event space and can accommodate a meeting solution for just about any type or size of event. “Meeting and event guests seeking wellness offers also Visit Tucson The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, pictured, offers three 9-hole resort courses — Canyon, Ridge and Hill — a driving range and more. 16 February 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com If it’s not possible to build golf directly into the agenda itself, encourage attendees to come in early or stay later to take advantage. HEATHER HERRIG, CMP President & Chief Event Strategist Every Last Detail EventsSee why Tucson’s one-of-a-kind culture creates an experience that extends beyond the ballroom. Book now through 2025 and earn up to $15,000 OFF your Master Account.come for The Wigwam Wellness program, which offers guests mid-day massages and yoga breaks, team-building wellness activities and wellness menus,” Green says. The Wigwam offers a completely customizable approach to plan- ning meetings based on the meeting planner’s interests. “If they know that they enjoy wellness activities, we will arrange spa treatments or pool cabanas on their behalf,” Green says. “We can even arrange rounds of golf to make sure they feel appreciated during their stay, and make the time to relax while they are staying with us. Our team is a genuine extension of the meeting planner’s team. Meeting planners know that they can rely on our team as if we were in house. Additionally, our team is always there to give assistance and advice to ensure that their events run smoothly, are well- planned and perfectly executed.” Convenience is the name of the game for many planners when selecting a golf and spa resort. One of the biggest draws of Trump National Doral Miami is that it is centrally located, minutes from Miami Inter- national Airport, as well as South Florida’s beaches and attractions. “We are also home to first-class recreation for groups,” says Maria Orozco, director of group sales at Trump National Doral. “Groups can enjoy four championship golf courses, including the famous ‘Blue Monster’, which hosted the PGA Tour for 55 consecutive years. We also offer Har-Tru tennis courts, retail shops and a full-service spa.” Planners will have more than 100,000 sf of completely rei- magined meeting space to choose from at the resort, includ- ing more than 75,000 sf of outdoor space. From state-of-the- art A/V equipment, to full-scale production services, groups have access to a variety of exceptional services and amenities, including fine dining options and stately accommodations. “Maintaining our property in pristine condition is our top priority,” Orozco says. “We are constantly working on improving and ensuring that groups have the best expe- rience possible.” Trump National Doral also advises meeting planners to work hand-in-hand with the property’s dedicated sales team. “Our team is eager to help planners create everything from memorable, creative, out-of-the-box afternoon breaks, to team- building activities such as moonlight golf, golf and tennis clin- ics, as well as uniquely South Florida-inspired banquet menus,” Orozco says. “We advise planners to build enough free time to enjoy the on-site resort amenities such as the pool and spa.” Unique Golf & Spa Options When you think about golf and spa meeting venues, what comes to mind? Luxury travel, certainly. Challenging, yet beautiful courses, definitely. And the spas themselves: Tran- quil, relaxing respites with fine restaurants, pools, salons and staff that attend to your every whim. Just off the Georgia coast between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the Golden Isles of Sea Island, St. Simon’s Island, Jekyll Island and Little St. Simon’s Island offer more than 2,000 holes of golf on courses designed by the likes of Rees Jones and Davis Love. With temperatures hovering in the mid-60s in the win- ter months, these islands are considered some of the best places to hit the links when the rest of the country is cov- ered by snow. The well-known Sea Island Golf Club at Sea Island resort boasts three courses that constantly receive top honors in Golf Digest’s and Golf Magazine’s annual rank- ings of the best courses in the country. The Golden Isles also offer several upscale resorts, all of which fea- ture all the amenities any non-golfing meet- ing attendees could want, including rejuve- nating spas, canoeing expeditions and horse- drawn carriage rides. Located within the Aventura area of Miami is the much-celebrated JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. With more than 120,000 sf in the resort’s conference center, including 40 flexible meeting rooms, two ballrooms and a wealth of out- door venues, the Turnberry is ideal for events of all sizes. And when not in meetings, the resort features an array of team- building activities that will inspire and entertain attendees. The 300-acre setting includes two legendary 18-hole golf courses as well as the âme Spa & Wellness Collective, a state- of-the-art wellness and spa center. Of course, Pebble Beach, California is synonymous with “all things golf.” Beaches, balconies and bagpipers are just a few of the reasons why the world-renowned golf course at Pebble Beach is a winner for meeting attendees. Often called the “greatest meeting of land, sea and sky” in the world, Pebble Beach has been challenging golf’s finest players for decades. Even non-golfers will revel in majestic sunsets from their resort balconies while a bagpiper roams the course. In addition to invigorating spa treatments at the Pebble Beach Resorts, guests can enjoy more than 25 miles of trails throughout the area. Visit Tucson El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, offers SpaWell, which features treatments such as a signature facial and a CBD wrap. 18 February 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com UNFORGETTABLE SETTINGS FOR Experience retreat destinations like no other. 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