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The Business of Taste: Where Culture, Capital, and Craft Collide
Washington, D.C.
May 5, 2026
2:00 PM | Isla, 1100 15th Street NW In recognition of Global Meetings Industry Day, this conversation goes beyond the surface. Join Chef Lonie Murdock, founder of Isla, for an honest dialogue on how culture shapes experience, and how those experiences translate into real economic impact. This session explores the intersection of storytelling, business, and global influence—reminding us that in this industry, we don’t just gather people, we move them.
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The NCBMP Tourism Economics Study is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to quantify the collective economic power, influence, and impact of meeting professionals across the industry by capturing data on spending, sourcing decisions, supplier engagement, and event-driven economic activity.
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