HSMAI’S 2013 MEET Event Series Launches in Chicago

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will present the first show of

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Planners and Suppliers Sound Off on F&B Pricing Challenges

I’ve been involved in the meetings industry for more than 45 years. In all those years, a month hasn’t gone by that the cost of coffee (

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10 Essential Points to Grow and Manage Your Event Business

An entrepreneur is someone who is willing to work 80 hours per week to avoid working 40 hours per week for someone else! Owning your event

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Taking Off: The Unexpected Surprises for Meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan

With meeting planners suffering high costs and limited space for their meetings in many first-tier U.S. cities, now is the time for the second tier

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Lessons on Well-Being From the Inaugural Caesars Entertainment Global Wellness Summit

As the resident wellness expert for Meetings Today, I was eager to be on the list of attendees at the inaugural Caesars Entertainment Global Wellness

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Caesars Entertainment Global Wellness Summit Sound Bath at Garden of the Gods Pool

Dear Ashley: How Do You Differentiate Respecting Local Culture and Cultural Appropriation?

Dear Ashley, how can you make sure you don’t confuse respecting local culture with cultural appropriation? Andres Lopez

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Decor can impress without breaking the bank

Decor, especially when it really has a “wow” factor, can undeniably enhance an event, but it’s also an area where cost may

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Las Vegas Steakhouses Ideal for Private Dining or Buyouts

Opened in 1958, Golden Steer Steakhouse is the oldest continually operating steakhouse in Las Vegas. Located on Sahara Avenue by the Strip’s northern

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Key Notes: The Wild Side

Having traipsed the Meetings circuit for a while now, some of the most memorable networking events I've participated in have featured real party

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Explore St. Louis President to Step Down Amid Criticism

Longtime Explore St. Louis president Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe is set to step down August 31, almost 10 months ahead of her contract expiration in

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How to Prove the Value of Your Live Event Program

Aired January 15, 2020 Presented by Myllisa Patterson  CEUS

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Peak-Season Strategies

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In Box

Risky Business As for crisis counseling (A Risk-Attitude Adjustment, Meetings South, February 2007). I can’t tell you the number of

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Creative scheduling helps planners unearth hidden deals

Across the country, there are bargains to be found in great destinations. Meeting planners just have to know where—and when—to look.

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Mike May, president of Spear One, talks drive-to events

Mike May President, Spear One Mike May and his

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Incentive Planning: Covering All the Bases

More CoverageIncentive Planning: Delivering ROI

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Surprising Trends Revealed for Summer Travelers

A new consumer survey focused on travel for the upcoming summer season unveils some surprising trends, from a renewed interest in planning ahead to a

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5 Things Meeting Planners Must Ask Speakers’ Bureaus

Keynotes. The boon of the conference world and an anxiety inducing responsibility for any planner.The perfect one will leave your audience dazzled

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F&B Webinar Wrap

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How the SITE Young Leaders Conference Will Focus on Opportunities This ‘Dragon Year’

On this year’s Lunar New Year (celebrated February 10, 2024) we entered the Year of the Dragon, one of the most powerful and auspicious animals in

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