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.

The 2024 Meetings Trendsetters Paving New Paths in the Events Industry

Looking for a little inspiration to help guide your work in the meetings and events industry? These 20 Meetings Trendsetters have set a great example

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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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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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Tammy Blount-Canavan, Kelly Saling and Ali Daniels, Visit Seattle

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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Robin Hogan, Angela Shen and Laura Clise

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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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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IMEX America staff welcoming attendees.

A Multi-Generational Look at Women’s Leadership Journeys in the Meetings and Events Industry

Every morning throughout the U.S., approximately 600,000 people wake up to get ready for another day working in the meetings and events industry—

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Elevator to the Top: A Multi-Generational Look at Women’s Leadership Journeys in the Meetings and Events Industry

The Z: Using Social Media to Attract a Gen Z Audience

What do you consider a good first impression? A firm handshake and saying, “Nice to meet you,” or maybe an insightful conversation avoiding talk

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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

Naomi Hollas Shares Her Steps to Success in the Events Industry

Like she’s heard many others working in meetings and events say before, Naomi Hollas—who grew up in the highlands of Scotland—“fell into the industry

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Naomi Hollas, Founder of Event Grads

3 Resorts With Commitments to Accessibility

Hotels and resorts across the country and around the world offer accommodations for guests with disabilities, but the presence of these

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The Z: Industry Organizations and Associations Offering Student Memberships

College professors don’t stress the importance of real-world experience for nothing.  Until you’ve stepped into the shoes of a professional

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Live Out Loud: Owning Who You Are, as Defined by You

Season 3, Episode 10 Guest: Zoe Moore, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant and Founder of Moore Consulting Agency

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Are You on the Bus? Association Trends with KiKi L'Italien and Michael Butera

 And now for something completely different...Association meetings thought-leader KiKi L'Italien, editor-in-chief of Association Chat

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Fast Forward: What Planners Need to Know About the Future of Event Technology

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 2In this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt sits down with event technology expert

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