Meeting Planner Resort Fee Negotiation Strategies

Last year, both Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International were under fire for allegedly deceptive pricing in their advertisements of

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Q & A with Ted DeDee of Madison's Overture Center for the Arts

Ted DeDee, President and CEO, Overture Center for the Arts, Madison  

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Iconic Savannah Ups the Ante With a Convention Center Expansion and More

With moss-draped live oaks, public squares just begging for private event activations and historic venues that exude that Southern Gothic aesthetic,

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Sunset photo of downtown Savannah, Georgia.

The Critical Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Meetings and Hospitality Industries

For weeks, my co-author Zoe Moore and I have labored over subject matter for corporate leaders to maintain focus on the Value of Diversity, Equity

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The Last Hotel Prepares for St. Louis Debut

The Last Hotel St. Louis will open the spring of 2019 with 142 guest rooms

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MPI Foundation Director Accused of Gross Misconduct at Previous CVB Job

The Broward Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

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Expert tips for creatively cutting back on meeting expenses

With a still-sluggish economy casting its shadow over the meetings landscape, staying within a limited budget can be the first priority for any

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Meetings Today Live! Hawai‘i: Ross Birch on Happenings in the Islands

In the lead-up to our Meetings Today LIVE! Hawai‘i program in late April, we reached out to Ross Birch, executive director of the Island of Hawai‘i

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Fill Up Your Tank and Keep Your Foot On the Gas

What is the real secret behind “doing it all”? Event technology and marketing entrepreneurs Dahlia El Gazzar of DAHLIA+Agency and Shannon DeSouza of

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7 Teambuilding Activities That Show Off Natural Wonders on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

Sitting on the southwestern coast of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico, The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel boasts 100 islands, mangrove forests,

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Sudden Closure for Seven DMCs

WASHINGTON, D.C.Global Events Partners (GEP), the leading partnership of destination management companies (DMCs) worldwide, has announced that it is

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Louisville Uses VR to Promote Tourism

LOUISVILLE, Ky.The Louisville CVB launched a new virtual reality 360-degree video

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Planners Share Pros and Cons of Working With Unions

Collective bargaining is a major component of the meetings, events and tradeshow industry. Those who are part of collective bargaining units—or

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Utah’s Warm-Weather Adventures Give Groups Diverse Activity Options Indoors and Out

Utah’s beautiful landscapes will inspire groups during winter when snow blankets the ground as well as when it melts away and flowers are in bloom.

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Pamela Dallstream Recaps Her Recent Meeting in San Antonio

Pamela S. Dallstream is director of education for the Society of Critical Care Medicine

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PCMA Signs on to Combat Child Sex Trafficking at Convening Leaders 2019

As PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 continues in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,

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Bobby Sundmaker, Hyatt Regency Dallas – Dallas, Texas

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive? Hyatt Regency Dallas has a seasoned, experienced staff that provides

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Houston starts 2017 strong with Super Bowl and more

For many, Houston brings to mind Tex-Mex, a bold attitude and this year in particular, football. This month, Houston is hosting Super Bowl LI at its

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Rock Star Comeback Stories That Will Amp Up Your Meetings

There’s pretty much nothing that compares to the drama of being a rock star.  From the lofty heights of stardom to the inevitable fall and—

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CVBs ramp up marketing, social media strategies

Given how social media and mobile technology are playing an ever-increasing role in site selection and the way visitors are accessing destination

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