Matthew Marcial, CMP

Matthew Marcial, CMPDirector of Meetings & Event ServicesAmerican Association of Clinical EndocrinologistsJacksonville, Fla. Do you find

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Change Agents

By Rayna Katz The average person might think that, of all industries, the meeting industry must do education right. After all, if event organizers

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High-Tech Meetings

Mark Phillips, Landry & Kling and Seasite.comCorporate meetings and events are on the rebound after the recession, but many organizations are

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2017 Trends Survey Interview With Stephan Gerhardt

Stephan J Gerhardt, Senior Director, Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe, Falls Church, Va.Do you find that your booking window (the time between

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The Census Bureau Must Meet—Even During a Pandemic

The United States Census Bureau doesn’t let a pandemic get in the way of its hallowed duty every decade. Like the Postal Service delivering “

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Together Again Expo: Face-to-Face With the Brave New World of Meetings

In all my years covering conventions, this is one I truly looked forward to, as the Together Again Expo commenced July 24 in the West Concourse of

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What Does an Uncertain Future Hold for Association Planners and Association Meetings?

It’s no secret that association planners face challenges that are unique to their sector in the MICE industry—and the coronavirus

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Survey Respondents Sound Off

Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking?We try to book, if possible, as fare in advance as possible. 

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All-Inclusive Resorts Emphasizing Calm Connections

Late nights packed with all-you-can-eat feasts and bottomless drinks are typically the first two things to come to mind when someone mentions the

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Lake Austin Spa Resort

Making Good With Strategic CSR

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Creativity and innovation drive golf events forward

Golf is no longer your grandfather’s game. Gen Xers and Millennials view golf differently, and the game has been forced to adapt, especially

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Rhode Island’s Natural Charms Lure Groups

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country but it’s one of the largest in terms of scenic outdoor settings. Rivers runs through

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3 Reasons to Book Your Next Meeting in Reno Tahoe

Located in Northern Nevada at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with 300 days of annual sunshine, the Reno Tahoe region’s weather and outdoor

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Reno-Sparks Convention Center

Presidential? Sweet!

By Gregan Wingert, Las Vegas Sun/McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jan. 27, 2012--If you're the president of the United States and are in Las Vegas,

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New Venue Openings and Renovations in Washington State (2021)

By lifting all restrictions on June 30—with a

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Ruby River Hotel in Spokane

Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood

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Opinion: You Need Event Service Profs More Than Ever. Here's Why

Event service professionals have always been at the heart of events.  We put out fires, adjust on the fly and juggle multiple items at a time

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Agricultural event meccas shine in the Midwest

Planners organizing an ag event in the Midwest certainly have a large field of choices to plow, whether putting together a large-scale farming expo,

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3 California Meetings Tech Companies That Thrive in the Golden State

California has always been a beacon for those blazing their own trails, from the Gold Rush and flower-power ’60s to the greatest cultural and

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Photo of three California tech executives.