Jolene Jang on Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the Meetings Industry

Leading Asian American inclusivity consultant Jolene Jang discusses the many facets of the Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and the

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Quorum Conference Center Getting Philly Back to Business

Common sense could point to conference centers playing a large role in

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Maritz CEO David Peckinpaugh on Industry Trends, From PCMA Convening Leaders

How are meetings and events faring as the worst of the pandemic seems to be in the past, and where are we headed as new headwinds confront the

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Digital Events … Friend or Foe?

When digital events first crept into the conference world, there was a fear that they would replace annual meetings that associations rely on for

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Reboot Your In-Person Events

In-person events are back, baby! We couldn’t be happier. But what’s that you say? Your attendees expect to be wowed with safe, sustainable, and

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The Z: Planning for the Gen Z Attendee

There’s a mystery to Gen Z that I think even we as members of the generation can’t quite figure out for ourselves.We are self-driven, fiercely

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The Z: Planning for the Gen Z Attendee

Marriott Doubles Down on Diversity By Launching Howard Hospitality Week

Marriott International announced a partnership with Howard University to launch Howard Hospitality Week, which will begin October 25 this year with a

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Free Meetings Prof Webinar Shows How You Can Help End Violence Against Asians

Recent news coverage of people of Asian descent suffering violent attacks in the U.S. have raised alarms, and a group of meetings and events

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Technology, Tradition and Reinvestment Drive Valley Forge, Pennsylvania's Rebound

In this Q&A, Scott Higgins, director of sales at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), reveals how tradition, technology,

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Bellagio's Spa Tower Transformation and Orange County's New Boutique Hotel

California Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton recently opened as Southern California’s only all-suite direct beachfront

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'We Cannot Fully Recover' Without Business Travel, U.S. Travel Says in State of the Industry

U.S. Travel Association leaders offered an assessment and vision for the U.S. travel industry at the association’s annual State of the Travel

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IMEX America 2022 Hosts a Meetings and Events Industry on the Rebound

IMEX 2022 wrapped October 13 in Las Vegas, having hosted approximately 12,000 attendees—a 45% increase over 2021 numbers—over the three-day

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ESPA Welcomes New President and Board Members

Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) announced Dominique Bonds as its new president, along with several new board members, during its 2024

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ASAE 2023: Let's Put Events Risk Management Back on the Front Burner

Like many of the leading issues that were top of mind until the pandemic sucked all the oxygen out of the room, in-person event

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How CVBs Are Connecting the Next Generation to Jobs in Hospitality

Imagine your first introduction to the hospitality industry as a high schooler, touring behind the scenes at an airport and discussing a career in

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Group toga parties at Italy's Rome Cavalieri

The themed parties at Rome Cavalieri in Italy are famous for their

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5 Event Technology Predictions That Could Change the Industry Forever

 Will Curran is a tech expert who has seen the rollout, adoption and impact of major meetings technology as it has accelerated at a rapid clip

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Top DEIA-Relevant Venues You Can Tap for California Meetings and Events

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA

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How Marriott is Staying on Top of Industry Trends

The journey to create a more inclusive meetings and events industry is ongoing, and year after year, new projects and programs are being

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