EIC Report: Meetings Industry a $1 Trillion Business

The global meetings and conventions industry is a $1.03 trillion business annually, according to the preliminary results of a survey conducted by

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5 Issues Impacting Associations From SmithBucklin’s 2019 ‘Circuit’ Trends Report

SmithBucklin, an association management company, released its annual

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Marriott and Groups360 Answer Key Questions About ‘Instant Book’ Meetings Functionality

Global hotel giant Marriott International joined with major competitors that include Accor, Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts to invest in

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Buyers reflect on Dreamtime Australia 2013

Although most Dreamtime 2013 delegates came from Asia, North America was well represented by buyers from Toronto and the U.S. Following are some

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Megan Lantz

Megan Lantz is the new account manager for Koncept Events at its West Coast division in San Diego. During her career in destination management, she

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Hyatt Regency Debuts in Beijing

BEIJINGHyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing opened with 348

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Essential 2020 Meetings Trends

Aired January 8, 2020 Presented by Tyler Davidson, Joshua Grimes, Corbin Ball, and Will Curran

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Western Kentucky Abuzz Over Convention Center Launch

OWENSBORO, Ky.The City of Owensboro and management company Global Spectrum have announced the Grand Opening of the New Owensboro Convention Center.

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Short Takes

Destination Dispatch Stone Brewing Company in the San Diego area is planning to invest more than $26

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Creating the FOMO Factor

Sarah Soliman Daudin explains how meeting and event planners can build off the FOMO factor year-round. Soliman Daudin was recently appointed as

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Colorful and Creative Spaces That Inspire in Wisconsin

There exists a need for creativity in every workplace environment, whether you’re in a highly creative field or not. But creativity and inspiration

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Monona Terrace Rooftop Event Space

Hilton Anatole Unveils $30 Million Investment in Tower Guest Rooms Renovation

Hilton Anatole, the landmark Dallas hotel nestled in the heart of the Design District, is thrilled to announce significant enhancements that

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Renovated Tower King Room, Hilton Anatole

Color-Coordinated

Event inspiration often comes from unexpected places, and with the 

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Meetings Today Announces 2023 Best of Meetings Today Awards Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBella NovitchMarketing Coordinator, Meetings TodayBella.

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Best of Meetings Today 2023 Winners

Visit Indy Celebrates Its Centennial as Indianapolis’ Official DMO

Visit Indy, the official DMO for Indiana’s capital city, is celebrating its centennial this year.Founded in 1923 with a budget of $1,000, Visit Indy

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Indianapolis Skyline. Credit: Scott Crone

F&B With Tracy Stuckrath: From COVID to Food Allergies and Beyond

Buffets? Gone. And don’t even think about a donut wall! The meetings F&B environment has been disrupted flatter than a collapsed

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In Memoriam: Marta Hayden

The meetings industry has lost a legend. Marta Hayden was one of a kind. A friend to many and a mentor to even more. I remember the first time I

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Marta Hayden with a flight of wine

Creating the FOMO Factor

Sarah Soliman Daudin explains how meeting and event planners can build off the FOMO factor year-round. Soliman Daudin was recently appointed

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How to track 'ghost attendees'

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Culture Q&A With Alan Ethridge

Alan Ethridge is the executive director of the Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) in Greenville, S.C.How does MAC support Greenville’s artistic

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