20 Meetings Trendsetters Who Made a Difference in the Last Year

As we (hopefully!) soon exit the “pandemic era,” we thought giving recognition to those who have helped keep the industry afloat was in order, as it

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DestinationNEXT Futures Study Reveals Critical 2023 Trends and Systematic Shifts for DMOs

Change has been constant in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s increasing proof that the hospitality industry is experiencing a

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Philadelphia Serves Up a Feast of Eats & Arts for Groups

Philadelphia is in that rarefied air of historic destinations, being the Birthplace of the Constitution and home to a list of impressive U.S. firsts

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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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4 U.S. Convention Center Projects That Are On-Trend

Convention center expansions and renovations are always great laboratories to identify and ultimately test the latest concepts in

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Why the Heartbeat of Philly’s Life Sciences Meetings Beats Strong

Philadelphia bills itself as a

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Trendsetter Tuesday: A Conversation With Dr. Brandi Baldwin

To celebrate our 2024

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Will AI Save San Francisco From the ‘Doom Loop?’

While reports of San Francisco’s “Doom Loop,” the sensationalistic catchphrase for the city’s seeming economic death spiral, may be a media-fueled

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Learn 9 Prime F&B Takeaways From Events Experts

Just before the pandemic hit in 2020, I interviewed 10 women doing amazing work in food and beverage for Women’s History Month. What I didn’t know at

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Eating at a Meeting podcast host Tracy Stuckrath.

Recap: IMEX America Returns to Las Vegas, Reunites Meetings Industry

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic—the last major IMEX exhibition of any type was held in 2019—IMEX America 2021 filled attendees with the

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5 Meaningful Reasons to Meet at MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (MGM Resorts) has built a reputation for being a stellar

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Leaning In to Vulnerability, Tough Topics and Bold Leadership

Season 2, Episode 6 Featured Guests: Annette Gregg, Senior Vice President, Experience at Meeting

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Super Bowl LVI and LACC Career Academy Showcase CSR Potential in L.A.

In Los Angeles, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities have long been important components of meeting programs. As in-person events bounce

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How to Recruit Underrepresented Professionals for the Next Generation of Leaders

As co-authors, we were excited by the response to our first collaborative article underscoring the

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Consider These Women-Led Businesses in Seattle for Your Next Event

Seattle has many strengths for meetings. The new

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Here’s What to Expect at IMEX America 2023

Attendees at IMEX America will notice more than a few new elements at this year’s show, including major session format shifts, programming addressing

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Destinations International’s Annual Convention Explores the DMO of the Future

“Your jobs in your communities have never been more important,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of

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Meet the Women Behind Visit Seattle’s C-Suite

It’s a well-known fact that the meetings and events industry is

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IMEX America Preview: What to Expect at the 2022 Show

IMEX America, long known for premier education opportunities during Smart Monday and beyond, is putting its foot on the gas to consolidate and

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On the Scene: Experiencing IMEX America as a First-Time Attendee

The first time I felt I truly experienced the world, I was roaming the streets of London alone at the ripe age of 17, independent and unafraid of

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Taylor at IMEX America 2022