Chris Ferrier

Large conference centers traditionally have not been known for their hands-on approach when it comes to F&B, but like many properties in the

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Death at NeoCon: How to Plan for Tragedy

Tragedy struck during the NeoCon 50 tradeshow after Jacqueline E. Albertine, 57

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Executive Retreats

Executive retreats have always been a staple in the meetings industry. Gatherings between C-level employees have served as the bread and butter for

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The Future of Teambuilding Activities at Meetings

One question asked in the 2019 Meetings Today Trends Survey was

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How to Plan a Meeting Around One of New Orleans’ Top Festivals

Meetings groups can take full advantage of New Orleans’ festivals by scheduling a program around one of its many famous celebrations or

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Active Shooters: What Meeting Planners Must Know

Tyler Davidson sat down with counterterrorism and security professional David Lau and risk management educator Alan Kleinfeld at 

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Active Shooters: What Meeting Planners Must Know

Tyler Davidson sat down with counterterrorism and security professional David Lau and risk management educator Alan Kleinfeld at 

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Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro

Get out that checklist. Okay, ready? Variety of off-site venues? Check. Great museums and nightlife? Check. Accessibility? Check. Great shopping

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Iconic Texas Filming Destinations That Add Box Office Appeal to Meetings

Created in 1971 to support development of the Lone Star State film industry, the Texas Film Commission (TFC) celebrated its 50th anniversary this May

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State-of-the-Art Attendee Safety at the Georgia World Congress Center Campus

At 220 acres, the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) campus is one of the largest such convention offerings in the world, containing the nearly 4

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The Advantages of a Two-Story Exhibit Booth

Staff Writer Sarah Kloepple talks with Becky Andrzejak, exhibit and events manager for

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The Weekly Wrap: More Horrifying Meetings Disasters, F&B Cost Control and Special Effects

Tyler Davidson details some of the top stories of the week from Meetings Today, including our 

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The Weekly Wrap: More Horrifying Meetings Disasters, F&B Cost Control and Special Effects

Tyler Davidson details some of the top stories of the week from Meetings Today, including our 

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Reviewing the Las Vegas Convention Center

I chatted with Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe about the 

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3 Meetings Horror Stories: Wild Horses, Dead Doves and a Near-Disastrous Lunch

One could argue it wouldn’t be a meeting or event if something didn’t go wrong, but what about when the unimaginable happens?While it may be

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Grand Hyatt Hangzhou Completes Renovations

HANGZHOU, ChinaHyatt Regency Hangzhou rebranded to Grand

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Grand Ole Opry Adds Magic to Meetings

After a tour of Nashville's legendary Grand Ole Opry, Danielle LeBreck sat down to

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Pop Goes the Venue

Be it Elvis or Mickey Mouse, pop culture icons entice generations of travelers, as do the memorabilia and history surrounding them. Not surprisingly

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Pop Goes the Venue

Be it Elvis or Mickey Mouse, pop culture icons entice generations of travelers, as do the memorabilia and history surrounding them. Not surprisingly

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The Best Photos From SITE's 2025 Global Conference

More than 500 incentive travel professionals gathered at the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo for

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