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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Major Renovations Debut in Chicago, Detroit and Wisconsin

IllinoisChicago’s largest hotel and the largest Hyatt in the world, Hyatt Regency Chicago, completed a $150 million renovation in time for the hotel’

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American Express Global Business Travel to Acquire CWT in $570 Million Deal

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) agreed to acquire its travel company rival CWT in a deal that valued CWT at approximately $570

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Lone Star to L'étoile: 8 Tips for Planning On-Trend Customer-Centric Luxury Experiences

It’s hard to believe that my three-month stay in France is winding down.Leaving behind French bread, pastries and regional Haute-Savoie specialties

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The Z: Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

I used to get anxious calling restaurants to order food for delivery. As an introvert with social anxiety, which is defined by the

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The Z - Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

Dream Big: California Leads the Way for Memorable Meetings

Leading on the most important issues of today and always providing diversity of choice, there’s a place for every meeting in California—and planners

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Cvent Appoints Andreas Heckmann as Chief Customer Officer

Meetings tech giant Cvent appointed former SAP Executive Vice President Andreas Heckmann as its new chief customer officer. In his new role, Heckmann

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Grand Geneva Resort and Spa Completes Full Renovation of Meeting and Event Spaces

The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, a Marcus Hotels

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What an Event Attendee Wants

Have you ever wanted to get inside the minds of your audience? What do they really think about events? How far will they travel, what are they

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To Be the Best, You Need to Learn From the Best

Aired October 16, 2019 Presented by Brooke Gracey  CEUS

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Updates on The Largest Resort in Utah and New and Renovated West Properties

CaliforniaLocated near the Gaslamp Quarter and steps away from the San Diego Bay sits the

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Is Flexwork the Future of Meetings and Events?

At a time when many organizations are calling for employees to return to the office—even as numerous meetings and events professionals continue to

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Strike Averted! Las Vegas Culinary Union Reaches Historic Deal With Strip Resorts to Avoid Strike

The Culinary and Bartenders Union, a Nevada affiliate of the UNITE HERE labor union representing 53,000 hotel and resort workers in the Las Vegas and

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Meetings Leader Iwamoto Reflects on 35 Years of Service and Looks to Future

Veteran meetings and events industry leader

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Las Vegas Resort Leaders on Major Events, Game-Changing Developments and Meetings Momentum

Change is coming to Las Vegas.The Venetian Convention and Expo Center commences a $188 million renovation this summer as part of the Venetian’s 25th

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How to Add Mind-Blowing Holopresence Tech to Your Virtual Events

Engaging. Captivating. Creative. These are the requests I get daily from our clients. Why? Because they need to step up their meetings and make

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IACC Expands Membership to Include Smaller Meeting Venues

IACC is seeking to expand its membership base by updating and relaunching its Global Standards of Brilliance criteria in an effort to attract small

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Internal Meetings, AI to Drive Meetings and Events Industry Growth in 2024

According to the 13th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast report from American Express Global Business Travel, internal meetings and new

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Private Equity Titan Blackstone Buys Tech Giant Cvent

Private equity titan Blackstone has bought hospitality tech giant Cvent in a $4.6 billion transaction.  Cvent, a ubiquitous presence in the

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How to Stay Relevant With an Evolving Workforce

In a fast-changing business world, MICE industry leaders and meeting and events firms need to stay on top of changes.  At the same time,

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