Sheraton Gateway L.A. Revamps Rooms

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What Are Hybrid Events—Really?

The pandemic didn’t create hybrid events—but it made them more valuable.  This new wave of dynamic, interactive, accessible events isn’t part

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Hybrid CSR event.

Aloft Brand Debuts in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced its Aloft brand has opened its first hotel in Scottsdale, Ariz. Owned and managed by Triyar

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Towering Detroit Hotel Wraps Huge Upgrades

DETROITThe Detroit Marriott at the

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The Z: How to Tell Your Story to Make Yourself an Unforgettable Connection

When I’m walking a busy tradeshow floor, reconnecting with familiar faces and shaking hands with new ones, I feel like a networking machine. But once

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The Z: How to Tell Your Story to Make Yourself an Unforgettable Connection

Talking Tech - West February 2010

We are thrilled and honored to begin writing the "Talking Tech" column for Meetings Media—"long-time readers, first-time writers," at

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Vanessa LaClair, CMP

The Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE) announced the appointment of Vanessa

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Talking Tech - MidAmerica Jan/Feb 2010

We are thrilled and honored to begin writing the "Talking Tech" column for Meetings Media—"long-time readers, first-time writers," at least on

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AmEx Meetings Forecast Sees Global Growth

NEW YORK, N.Y.According to the just-released American Express Meetings & Events 2015 Global Meetings Forecast (“the Forecast”),

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IACC Researching Meeting Room of the Future

The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) has begun research on what

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Walla Walla Welcomes New Marriott

WALLA WALLA, Wash.Courtyard by Marriott Walla Walla is scheduled to open its doors this December.Located at 550 West Rose Street, the 120-room hotel

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New Marriott Marches into Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich.Courtyard Battle Creek opened its doors in Battle Creek, Mich., on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, featuring the brand's latest

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How Cvent Going Public (Again) Will Impact the Meetings Industry

Hospitality industry tech giant Cvent went public December 9. It’s the second time the Tysons Corner, Virginia, company has become a publicly traded

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Cvent at Nasdaq launch.

Four Seasons LA Goes High Tech

LOS ANGELES Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills became the first Four Seasons in the world to launch ICE technology in its guestrooms

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Tech Is Tops

There’s no place like home, the old adage declares, and hotel guests now expect their sleeping rooms to have everything they enjoy­—

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IMEX Details Tech and Association Programs

IMEX America (and the fall season) are fast-approaching and that means the meetings and

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Checking In: Staying Power

The Entertainment Capital of the World never needs an excuse to celebrate, and this year is no exception. Some of Las Vegas’ most popular

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San Antonio Is on the Ascent as Its Economy and Population Boom

The future couldn’t be brighter for San Antonio, a destination steeped in legendary history that is booming on the economic front, also. 

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Panoramic photo of San Antonio skyline.

2013 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide for Event Planners

SmithBucklin’s Event Services team lists their favorite things this holiday season (

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