Northern Kentucky Convention Center officials are seeking to expand the center here despite the continued economic downturn.Officials plan to push
December 06, 2021
Site Selection & Inspection: Rethinking the Basics
What we must know now to select appropriate destinations and sites for meetings continues to change. From 2020 on, meetings were impacted by COVID
January 03, 2017
Alaska's Beer Frontier
The Last Frontier’s craft beer scene is quenching the thirst of beer lovers from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and visiting groups are encouraged to
February 11, 2010
Debra (Debbie) Kulik, MasiMax Resources
Debra (Debbie) Kulik Program Manager MasiMax Resources (A wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International) Rockville, Md.
February 18, 2021
Miami and Fort Lauderdale Meetings Industries Plan for Brighter Days
In December, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) announced its first major booking for 2021 since COVID-19 caused the
November 20, 2012
Hotel To Monitor Guest Noise Levels
The British hotel chain Premiere Inn is rumored to be planning to install hallway “noise meters” in its properties. The meters will
September 21, 2009
Selling the Sunshine
Lean and green. Two keynotes that Visit Florida—the state’s public/private tourism marketing corporation—has been striking lately
January 03, 2017
After Lanyon Merger, Cvent Builds for the Future
Cvent, the market leader in event management technology solutions, added even more muscle when it merged with Lanyon Solutions in November following
April 03, 2019
Take 10: 'CVB Update: Services and Bargaining Power' With Bonnie Wallsh
Bonnie Wallsh answers additional questions from the CVB Update: Services and
March 01, 2003
Gaylord Plans New Resort and Convention Hotel
Gaylord Entertainment will build a resort and convention hotel here, about 30 miles from downtown Phoenix. The facility will be built on 100 acres
March 01, 2003
MPI’s FutureWatch Predicts Higher Attendance in 2008
Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) FutureWatch yearly industry survey predicts planners can expect strong attendance this year.
July 17, 2019
A Simple, Low-Cost Guide to Creating a Podcast
Podcasting is a simple and often very low-cost strategy to create engagement with clients, potential clients, members of professional associations
February 08, 2012
New Exhibition Center in Wisconsin Facing Hurdles
APPLETON, Wisc. Proponents of a $20 million downtown exhibition center say the project hinges on a series of key decisions that will be made this
November 03, 2009
Mayor Proposes Cuts to Chicago Tourism
Mayor Richard Daley proposed a new city budget that would slash almost half of the money the city grants to the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
April 06, 2021
5 Ways to Create a Must-See Virtual Presentation
As a keynote speaker, over the past 20 years I’ve had the distinct pleasure of presenting at, serving as master of ceremonies for, and moderating
May 14, 2020
Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events
Aired May 13, 2020 Presented by McNeel Keenan CEUS &
October 12, 2021
Strategic Negotiating in the Post-Shutdown World
The only thing constant in our industry is change! This webinar will arm you with tactical strategies that will help you negotiate and defend your
January 04, 2011
Survey Says
The results of the 2011 Meetings Market Trends Survey are in! Look for the full report with the next edition of Meetings Focus MidAmerica.