How a Smartphone App Keeps 27,000 G2E Attendees on Track

Casino gaming is all about nonstop action fueled by pulsating lights, the sounds of electronics and endless entertainment, and the

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2019 Meetings Trends Survey Responses: What Trends Are You Seeing?

Q.: What other trends are you seeing in the meetings world, such as changing attendee demographics (i.e., Millennials), or

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Virtual Reality vs. Augmented Reality for Events

The twisting of reality is becoming common practice in the meeting, tradeshow, event and exhibition world.By using an ever-evolving array of

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A Hospitality School Leader’s Take on the Industry Pipeline Problem

MPI’s launch of an Emerging Meeting Professional (EMP) certification could help prime the meetings and events industry pipeline with people just

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Convention centers adapt to tradeshows of today

Once upon a time, in the words of tradeshow consultant Traci Browne, the typical event held in a convention center exhibition hall could be described

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Take 10 - Top Tech Trends to Watch for in 2015

1. As far as the iBeacon with mobile apps, app developers are charging far more than $10 for integration.  What options do you recommend

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A Hybrid Meetings Primer: The Rise of the Smart Venue

When we return to onsite meetings, we will see the rapid rise of the “Smart Venue.” In a hybrid event environment, venues will need to invest in

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Cvent to Acquire Event App Developer QuickMobile

Hospitality and meetings industry technology giant Cvent is in the process of

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Omni Unveils Details on Meetings Education Program

DALLASOmni Hotels & Resorts has announced details for the fourth annual Be Collaborative road show, a professional development series offered to

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International Association of Conference Centers Presents ‘Bright Ideas’ Webinar Series

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) The Americas, announced that the global association will present a webinar on December 8

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MPI Releases Second ‘Future of Meetings’ Whitepaper

With so much technology available that it’s hard to keep up, MPI has continued its series of research on the Future of Meetings with a

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Caesars Las Vegas Launches Guest Tech

LAS VEGAS Octavius Tower, the sixth hotel tower at Caesars Palace, scheduled to open Jan. 2, 2012, will feature an innovative technology package

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4 Cities Blaze New Development Trails for Events

From attention-getting cultural scenes to major new convention centers, here are four destinations where major downtown investments are significantly

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Teneo Identifies 6 Major Concerns on Planners’ Minds

Teneo Hospitality Group identified the top concerns and trends within the meetings

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Hybrid Meetings Offer Planners the Best of Both Worlds

As every planner knows, the troubled economy has encouraged a wealth of changes in meetings and conventions. One of the emerging trends—spurred

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New Kid on the Block: The Event Technologist

Technology use at events has exploded in recent years, bringing about a new role within many event organizations – the event technologist. Whether

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Ted Davis

Twenty-five-year hospitality industry veteran Ted Davis may have a long resume, having worked for companies that have included Hilton, Wyndham, the

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Dahlia El Gazzar

One of the meetings world’s most-notable tech experts got her start in the event planning industry in perhaps one of the most unlikely ways.

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Kansas City Marriott Downtown Completes Remodel

The Kansas City Marriott Downtown

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New AmEx Study Spotlights Hot Meetings Tech

NEW YORKTechnology today influences every aspect of global commerce, and new research just released by American Express Meetings & Events

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