L.A. Is Ready to Strike Gold Via Hosting World-Class Sporting Events

Los Angeles is getting ready to take the gold when it comes to

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MeetingPlay and Aventri Merge to Create Full-Service Event Technology Company

Two event technology companies, MeetingPlay and Aventri, announced that they have merged and plan to operate as a full-service event software

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Resort Developments in the East and Philadelphia's New Riverfront Events Venue

ConnecticutThe final beam needed to complete vertical construction of Connecticut’s newest family-friendly indoor waterpark resort, Great Wolf Lodge

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Feds to Establish Virtual Meeting Centers

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Naomi Hollas Shares Her Steps to Success in the Events Industry

Like she’s heard many others working in meetings and events say before, Naomi Hollas—who grew up in the highlands of Scotland—“fell into the industry

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Naomi Hollas, Founder of Event Grads

The Most Popular Hotels for Meetings and Events in Eastern Iowa

Meetings traveling to Eastern Iowa can avail themselves of some great group properties that are ready to meet and exceed the expectations of planners

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6 Questions for CES Executive Vice President Karen Chupka

The allure of the consumer technology tradeshow CES has always been the futuristic products on display. But this year, the Consumer Technology

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MPI Unveils Docuseries on the Resurgence of Meetings and Events

Alongside the resurgence of professional meetings and events, MPI is unveiling a corporate docuseries,

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Dunwoody Familiarization Tour Showcases Destination's Safe, Updated Meeting & Event Options

As 2020 came to a close, Discover Dunwoody hosted meeting and event planners from Maritz Global Events for “WeConnect Again,” a safe, socially

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25 Ways to Future-Proof Your Meetings and Events Firm

Over the past 25 years, AKeynoteSpeaker.com has worked with dozens of event planning companies, hundreds of Fortune 500 brands and thousands of

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Championing Women and Building Confidence Through Experience: A Great Events & Dare to Interrupt Podcast Mashup

Ever feel like an imposter? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome can affect anyone anytime, especially women in leadership roles. In this

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Plan Environmentally Friendly Meetings and Events in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs

Sustainability is no longer a “buzz word” in conversations or a trending topic for meeting planners to take into consideration when organizing events

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Nominate Your Trusted Event Service Professional for ESPA's Annual Award

Behind the scenes, event service professionals from hotels, convention centers and CVBs help meeting planners deliver memorable experiences by

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10 Tips for Using AI to Radically Improve Meetings and Events Tasks

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are booming. From

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One Event Professional’s Wellness Journey Coping With the Pandemic

That old saying “back in the saddle again” may be appropriate when it comes to experiencing in-person events, but the metaphorical horse has changed—

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Kayla Cook, owner of Kayla Cook Events.

Business Events Australia Research Indicates Confidence in International Events and Incentives

While U.S. domestic events recovery is bouncing back

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6 New York City Museums for Special and Experiential Events

Founded as New Amsterdam in 1624, New York City is comparatively young among global capitals. It may just be the mother of all cultural cities,

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3 Tips on Connecting With People at Networking Events

  Want to connect with someone you met at a networking event via LinkedIn? Here are 3 ways to help you connect better in a crowd full of

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Explore 5 Historic Event Venues in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Capital cities have long been important gathering spots in the U.S., and consequently, pack a lot of history. This is true for Louisiana’s state

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CES Plans to Return to Las Vegas in January 2021

Las Vegas’ largest tradeshow, CES, plans to return to the city January 6-9, 2021.Produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the 2021

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