How to Host a Private Event at the Incredible Sphere in Las Vegas

By now, you’ve probably seen the jaw-dropping photos on social media of the famous Sphere in Las Vegas. The Sphere’s 580,000-square-foot fully

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These 5 Historic Ballparks Are Made for Hosting Events

I crossed the line at the Boston Marathon. Whew. Done. That goal checked off my

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IMEX 2021: MeetingPlay's Joe Schwinger on the Future of Events

Since launching virtual meetings company MeetingPlay in 2011, former Marriott global e-commerce expert Joe Schwinger has seen virtual meetings grow

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10 Tips to Produce a Sustainable Event Without Breaking Your Budget

During ASAE’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Exposition, I got a chance to deliver a presentation on boosting event sustainability in an environment where

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Cassie Brown of TCG Events Shares Her Top 5 Ways to Drive Event Sponsorship

Cassie Brown, CEO of TCG Events, which specializes in planning and

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Walt Disney World Resort’s Dynamic Meetings and Events Team Offers Inspiration and Innovation for Legendary Experiences

Meeting professionals are forever in search of unforgettable group experiences and Walt Disney World Resort’s Meeting & Events Team can help

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Walt Disney World Epcot Recognition event

These Theme Parks Double as Immersive Event Environments

Theme parks have long been tourist draws. Their sense of wonder and imaginative environments captivate guests—of all ages—and provide a thrilling

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Event setup at Universal Orlando Resort

Opinion: You Need Event Service Profs More Than Ever. Here's Why

Event service professionals have always been at the heart of events.  We put out fires, adjust on the fly and juggle multiple items at a time

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2 Outside-the-Box Teambuilding Ideas for Beach Events

As in-person meetings prepare to relaunch, beaches, a traditional event

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Wildly Different's Beach Buggy Battle teambuilding event.

8 Offsite Event Venues That Make Portland Meetings Shine

While Portland, Oregon, has everything a planner would desire in a meetings destination, including 255,000 square feet of space at the Oregon

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Change the Events World One Tweet at a Time During Positive Impact Events’ #CSRshareDay

Meeting professionals’ social media feeds may be filled with good vibes Tuesday, April 23, 2019, as a worldwide effort to inspire 2 million

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5 Unique Desert Event Venues That Give Attendees a Sense of Place

Don’t be mistaken—when it comes to desert regions, the expansive images of barren landscapes and oppressive sun that may come to your mind are

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Cactus Alley reception setup, Springs Preserve, Las Vegas

5 Phoenix Offsite Event Venues Making Waves in the Desert

Phoenix and its surrounding Valley of the Sun communities have grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, with Phoenix ascending to become the fifth-

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Photo of people playing cornhole at The Duce lounge in Phoenix.

4 Benefits of Incorporating Hybrid Elements in Your Meetings

In March 2020, the meetings and events world was hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak, with thousands of meetings, events, conventions and tradeshows

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Security Measures for Meetings and Events

Taking security measures for meetings and events is ever more important.<!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2Dcke_bookmark_192E%2D%2D%3E--&

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Fast Forward: Hybrid Meetings—A Death Greatly Exaggerated

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 1 In the first-ever episode of the Fast Forward podcast, host Logan Pratt sits down

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Fast Forward Podcast Hosted by Logan Pratt

How California Is Helping Green Your Event's F&B Plan

California has long been a pioneer in the sustainability arena. From protecting its natural wonders, including the nation’s largest state park system

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania Is a Small City With Big Event Potential

Attracted by the religious freedom offered by Quaker leader and Pennsylvania founder William Penn, the first Amish and Mennonite immigrants settled

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The Exchange, Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. Credit: Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Prices Through the Roof: Maritz's Steve O'Malley on Business Events Trends

Prices for meetings and events essentials have skyrocketed and show no signs of easing, especially room rates in the upscale hotel and resort segment

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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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