Attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention: A Behind-the-Scenes Q&A

Tyra D. Dyson, CMP, DES, served on the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as associate director of convention center experience.

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention. Image by Becky Siu / Weymouth Watson

Event Tech Tribe Unveils Analytics Platform

The Event Tech Tribe announced the launch of

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How the Sunshine Act is changing today's medical meetings

The U.S. Physician Payments Sunshine Act is changing the ways medical meeting planners, sponsors and attendees approach events. Pre-Sunshine Act

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IAEE Updates Event Trends Report

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) released an updated version of its

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Meetings Industry Profile: Edward Harris

The hospitality industry benefits from many “lifers” who have worked in it for most of their careers, but sometimes it’s new blood

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A $393 Million Renovation and More South New and Renovated News

CaribbeanNestled on 15 tropical acres of Palm Beach’s widest stretch of white-sand beach, the

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AmEx Shares Medical Meetings Research

American Express Meeting & Events announced the results of a global survey into the perspective of physicians regarding meeting and events

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Meetings Tech Trends to Watch for in 2012: Free, Easy-to-Access Wi-Fi Increasingly Expected

By Corbin Ball Free basic Wi-Fi broadband internet access is expected by planner in the meeting room, guest rooms and the lobby. Although some

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How to use hybrid meetings to drive attendee engagement

Welcome to the era of the hybrid meeting. While meetings may still emanate from within a function room, they are increasingly extending far beyond

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HFTP to Host Digital Day of Learning

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) will hold a full day of digital education programming for its members and anyone interested

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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa Announces Completion of $50 Million Renovation to Guest Rooms and Meeting Spaces

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, an award-winning resort nestled in the Texas Hill Country and just 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio

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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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Apps simplify site inspections

Gone are the days when a meeting planner had to rely on making handwritten notes on a fold-out paper floor plan during a meeting facility site

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How to Repurpose Event Content to Build Communities, Generate Leads and Enhance Revenue

Building a content engine to support your event’s community growth requires more than a single technology tool. It requires a multi-pronged, online

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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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Is Air Travel Stress Preventing Full Business Travel Recovery?

While U.S. travel spend is approaching pre-

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‘Experiential Events Explosion’ Tops CWT’s 2020 Meetings Trends

CWT Meetings & Events, the global meetings and events division of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), released its

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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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How to Host a Private Event at the Incredible Sphere in Las Vegas

By now, you’ve probably seen the jaw-dropping photos on social media of the famous Sphere in Las Vegas. The Sphere’s 580,000-square-foot fully

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