If you want to capture the pure essence of what makes a meeting successful, you can’t do much better than to examine the motivations of the
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How to Harness the History of the Poconos for Your Events
Spanning 2,400 square miles, the four-county Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania is a quintessential drive-to destination offering a
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Madison leads the way in meetings sustainability
Madison, Wis., is as passionate about sustainability as it is about beer, which is saying something, as the city of 240,000 people consistently ranks
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
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A Nebraska Favorite Shines For Groups
In recent years, Lincoln has enjoyed many top slots on “best of” and other notable mention lists that round up the most wonderful places
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Destination Marketing Is Undergoing a Radical Shift—Here’s How
The pandemic has accelerated forces already in motion that will transform the way DMOs collaborate with and impact the communities they serve.
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Chicago Turns Up the Heat
The Windy City is on fire. No, it’s not a replay of the 1873 conflagration that destroyed what is today downtown Chicago. The fire is demand by
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Learning Curve
While resort incentive programs have made a comeback since the dark days of recession and political scrutiny, they are far from the over-the-top
January 18, 2018
SmithBucklin's 20 Association Trends for 2018
SmithBucklin, an association management company, released its annual
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SpaFinder Releases Wellness Trends Preview
SpaFinder released the following preview of its 10th annual Trends Report. The full report will be released January 15. Healthy Hotels In 2013 and
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2018 Trends Interview With Anonymous Meeting Planner
Anonymous meeting planner for a corporation in New YorkDo you find that security has become much more of an issue for your meetings? Do
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Emotional Intelligence Is Critical to Hiring and Retention Now More Than Ever
As a modern leader faced with plenty of other concerns competing for your time and attention, why should you care about building your emotional
January 16, 2020
2 Southern Boutique Hotels Offer Whiskey-Theme for Guests
The Harpeth Hotel in Tennessee and Hotel Distil in Kentucky are two new Southern hotels that offer a boutique, historic aesthetic with
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Day of Reckoning
Now that the Sunshine Act is likely to go into effect on June 1, some planners and suppliers are feverishly working to get ready for the enormous
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Marriott International Announces Passing of President & CEO Arne M. Sorenson
Marriott International announced that Arne M. Sorenson, president and CEO, passed away February 15, 2021. In May 2019, the company announced that
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Take 10 - Top Ten Tips for International Meetings
International meetings take 10Q: Any ideas for engaging attendees who don't speak the same language? They'll be together for two days.A: It’s
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Lost in the Clouds
More CoverageSuppliers Step UpFor close to two years
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Career Forum - Be R.E.A.D.Y. for Your Next Interview
Competition for jobs will continue to be stiff in 2012 and employers are keenly aware of this. They will quickly eliminate a candidate if the
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Site Scene
Florida The Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown is slated to debut this fall and aims to be