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Welcome Aboard
NEW BUSINESS + NEW FACES
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+ New faces
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Let’s say a BIG hello to our new hires for the month of September. We are excited to have you with us at MMGY Global! Welcome Adriana Guzman, Jake Cunningham, Riley Okumura and Genna Foster!
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+ New Business
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Myriad will work with the city of Buenos Aires on a project to host both a trade event and sales calls in New York City this October. We look forward to educating the industry on this incredible South American destination!
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NJF is proud to announce the addition of nine new PR clients. The agency is now working with Visit San Luis Obispo County, Experience Grand Rapids, North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, The Westin Copley Place Boston, W Boston, Signia by Hilton San Jose, RoofTop at Exchange Place, Aurora Expeditions and International Citizens Group, Inc. Read the full release here.
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First Class
individual + team achievements
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Congratulations to Mira Whang who was selected to be a member of the Colorado Tourism Office's Leadership Journey Class of 2022! This year-long program not only created an opportunity for her to strengthen her leadership skills but also to develop relationships and network with many current and potential clients within the Colorado tourism industry.
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Congratulations to Grace Haverty on her promotion to Media Manager! Grace brings a positive outlook to work every day and is always willing to help others. We look forward to Grace tackling increased buying responsibilities in her new role. Congratulations, Grace!
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Frequent Flyer
All things office + Community Happenings
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HR Global Update
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MMGY Global wants to inspire our most important asset – our employees – to go places! Click here to learn more about our Go Explore! Travel Reward Program. Where will your next travel adventure take you?!
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September Is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Remember, you are not alone.
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This month shines a light on a topic not often talked about. This month is a time for amplifying voices of survivors, spreading hope, and ensuring that employees and their dependents have access to resources to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength. MMGY Global provides 24/7 access to HealthAdvocate by phone or online. Our EAP also provides up to six face-to-face therapy sessions for free with no additional cost to you. Below is HealthAdvocate’s contact information to book an appointment, talk to support online or via phone.
HealthAdvocate Suicide Prevention
Phone: 866.799.2485
Email: answers@HealthAdvocate.com
Web: https://members.healthadvocate.com
You can also call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or call 911. All are available 24/7.
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A MINDFUL ADVOCATE-Mindful program by Blue KC
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Blue KC members can call a Mindful Advocate 24/7 for immediate care in a time of crisis. These licensed behavioral health clinicians offer support in other ways, too. They’re here to listen, help you navigate your health benefits and connect you to the appropriate care. To learn more about Mindful by Blue KC, visit here.
Please note, Blue KC members will pay for services as outlined in their plan benefits. Normal cost-sharing and out-of-pocket maximum limits apply.
To contact Mindful Advocate today, call the following number: 833-302-MIND.
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How to Use Zoom Rooms
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Learn more here!
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Flight School
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The Flight School videos have been uploaded to the intranet. The path to get to the videos is Resources > Human Resources > Training > Flight School. Or click here to check them out!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Potluck
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AMPLIFY ERG and your local Culture Crew have planned a potluck to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The New York office will host their Hispianic Heritage celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Reach out to the Culture Crew leads in your office to find out more information!
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SUBHA SAYS
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Let's talk about everyone's favorite topic of conversion: pizza. You know when they say “you are what you eat”? Can we agree that, instead, your toppings define you? If you're the pineapple and jalapeño type (grab a slice of Hawaiian Five-O), you're spicy and sweet! You have a quirky flair and a unique personality. (I love a good pineapple and jalapeño pizza – don't @ me). If you're into sausage and pepper, try the Le Royale – with the two toppings that are the yin and yang to pizza that really complement the other veggies. It's all about balance, baby. Maybe you like the Pesto Pete pizza with roasted chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and cream cheese with pine nuts. I'd say you're ready for an adventure. Grab a camping bag and let's boogie. You love a good flavor complex. Like every other pizza spot, at Buffalo State Pizza you can create your own specialty pizza and add your own toppings – let your daily astrology reading tell you what toppings are the best fit for your day. Who needs a boring "normal" topping when you can put literally anything on your pizza, from "regular" to "premium" toppings – they have it all! So what did we learn? Don't put Twinkies on your pizza AND go grab a giant slice of za from Buffalo State Pizza. Also, please go watch Heavy Weights so you understand the Twinkies reference. P.S. They have a saucy lunch special – approximately $10 for a slice of pizza, salad or breadstick, and a choice of fountain drink. On the SSS (Subha Says Scale), I give this pizza a 5 out of 5 stars because the slices are the size of my face and I like to feel fancy with my "premium" toppings.
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Fasten Your Seatbelts
Anniversaries + Milestones
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Happy Anniversary!
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Justin Farmer – 12 years, Robert Patterson – 6 years, Jaclyn Carver – 6 years, Amanda Ostrove – 4 years, Brandon Billings – 4 years, Paul Ouimet – 3 years, Greg Oates – 3 years, Derek Klaus – 1 year, Brooke Collins – 1 year, Kobi Miller – 1 year, Koree Case – 1 year, Madison DeRuyter – 1 year, Max Montague – 1 year, Josie Lapke – 1 year, Haley Rose – 1 year
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Congratulations to our Business Strategy PC, Bri McIntyre Chavez, on her recent nuptials. Bri and Joe tied the knot on 9/3/22!
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Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. DelVille! Margot Kravchuk and her now husband Nick tied the knot in Sicily earlier this September. Cheers!
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Art Director Emily Schumann and her husband welcomed their first baby on August 16 – Emily's birthday! Baby Billy Schumann and mom are both healthy and doing well.
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Prepare for Takeoff
Strategy + Travel Insights
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Interest in International Travel Remains Strong for Affluent Americans
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According to MMGY Travel Intelligence's recent 2022 Portrait of American International Travelers™ study, American international travelers expect to take more international vacations and spend more on international vacations than they did prior to the pandemic. This trend increases significantly among travelers with household incomes of $250K+. This suggests that despite the rising costs of travel and current world events, international travel in late 2022 and in 2023 is poised to increase among this active and affluent traveling audience.
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Young Adults Are Finding
Comfort in the Known
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As illustrated via Mintel Trend In Control, in times of uncertainty consumers crave a sense of agency over their lives. The pandemic and recent inflation have certainly caused consumers to feel helpless. To help handle high levels of stress, young adults choose to stick with the familiar. When asked to complete the statement "If I had more free time, I would ... " young adults chose "do things I know I love" (53%) over "do things I've never done before" (45%). However, when asked what could convince them to try something new, young adults overwhelmingly highlighted "value" as a motivator with more nuanced factors such as fitting into their schedule, the availability of food and drinks, and the desire to post about it on social media shaping their concept of value.
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Travelers Are Prioritizing
Experiences Over Things
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Historically, this trend tends to remain relevant during past economic recessions. A majority of travelers agree that the memories they get from vacations are more valuable to them than any material item they purchased last year, with many U.S. travelers (59%) saying that they prefer paying for experiences over buying tangible items. Inflation is tightening American budgets and causing Americans to be more mindful of where and when they spend their money to ensure they are getting the best value on their purchases. Therefore they will focus on experiences by looking to travel rather than spend their money on material items.
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Travel Itinerary
Access to all business opportunities
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MMGY Global: Case Study Showcase
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The Exit Row
Interesting + Fun + TWICE THE LEG ROOM
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Leah Swofford, Cynthia Zavala, Tim Switzer and Dustin Sharp recently visited our client Visit Visalia to share industry insights, campaign results and more to their board of hoteliers and local business owners. The trip also included a visit to Visalia’s backyard, Sequoia National Park, where the team stared up in awe at the General Sherman Tree – the largest living tree in the world.
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