South Florida’s Oceanview Icon for Meetings and Events—The Diplomat

With panoramic views spanning sunrise over the Atlantic to sunset behind the Intracoastal and cityscapes, The Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection

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Columbia, South Carolina’s BullStreet Opens Up New Events Options in the Capital City

Adding its name to the list of Carolina cities that are exploding in growth and redevelopment, the decade-long-and-counting transformation of

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6 Fun Anaheim Offsite Event Options

Boasting the largest convention center on the West Coast in the 1.8 million-square-foot Anaheim Convention Center, which is right next to the “

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Experiential Education Powers MPI Southern California Chapter's Annual [WE]Con Event

Just over a year ago, in late March 2024, I visited San Diego for first time to attend the

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MPI Southern California Chapter's [WE]Con 2025 Opening Reception. Credit: Girl Squad Media.

8 Meetings and Events Contract Points for Turbulent Times

It’s truly an interesting time to be a meeting professional. Attendance is down and prices are up due to tariffs, government funding cuts,

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EIC and JMIC Join Forces to Advance Sustainability Efforts, Advocacy and Economic Research in Events Industry

The global business events industry is navigating a time of heightened uncertainty, from shifting regulatory frameworks and macroeconomic volatility

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What Planners Need to Know About New Developments in Greater Palm Springs

From iconic Mid-Century architecture evoking the Golden Age of Hollywood to some of the top resorts and golf courses in the U.S., Greater Palm

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Unique Outdoor Event Spaces for Your Next Florida Event

Meeting professionals flock to Florida for many reasons, but the No. 1 draw is often the weather, which allows for stunning outdoor events. Picture

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4 Ways Phoenix Excels at Hosting Mega Events

Phoenix is an events powerhouse in every sense of the word. Recent mega events the city has hosted include the 2023 Super Bowl, 2024 NCAA Men’s

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10 Ways to Maximize Your Event’s ROI

Meeting planners and stakeholders are focused on maximizing the return on investment (ROI) of every event more than ever.In my new book

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Virtual Event Definitions

What is the definition of a Virtual Event? Everything below…and maybe more, but here is the official definition of a virtual event: A

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Why the Future Is ‘Golden’ for Anaheim Meetings and Conventions

Anaheim’s meetings, conventions and events business is on a roll that promises to get more “golden” in the next decade as a truly epic number of

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How Phoenix Executes Large-Scale Sporting Events

Phoenix has earned the moniker "Championship Valley" because of its extensive experience in hosting big sporting events like the Super Bowl and

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How the Events Industry Can Reduce Food Waste

Reducing food waste in the events and hospitality industry may seem daunting, but it is achievable. By taking proactive steps, you can plan menus for

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Portland’s Natural Spaces Are Fertile Ground for Meetings and Events

Boasting more than 200 parks and gardens within city limits, Portland, Oregon, is a natural choice for business events that want to inhale some fresh

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How to Experience the Heritage and Culture of Central/West Texas During Events

My first-ever Texas adventure, in March 2005, began with a wrong turn. Driving from New York to Los Angeles with a friend, we departed Oklahoma

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How to Create 'Standout Virtual Events'

#InlineArticleRectangle{display:none;} In this Meetings Today Podcast, David Meerman Scott and Michelle Manafy, co-authors of Standout

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E.N.G.A.G.E. Your Attendees in Virtual Events

Geoteaming's John Chen shares his simple formula that every meeting and event planner and organizers should adopt to make sure attendees are engaged

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A Virtual Events Primer: Catching the Digital Wave

Anyone who’s been to a major meetings industry event in the past couple of years has to have noticed the creeping influence of the virtual

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Discover Which Virtual Events Software Is Right for You

In just the first two months of 2020, David delivered talks to thousands of people at 10 different in-person events on three continents. Michelle's

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