Planner’s Perspective: Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas // State Adviser // Wisconsin Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) // Madison, Wis.Briefly state what your

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These Calgary Festivals Will Inspire your Conference Attendees

Conference attendees are always looking for opportunities to break out of the boardroom and immerse themselves in the local culture. These Calgary

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Orlando Planet Hollywood Gives Update

ORLANDOScheduled to open this winter, the reimagined Planet Hollywood

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Rio Nuevo District Set to Launch Downtown Tucson in the Meetings World

Big changes afoot in downtown Tucson will dramatically increase the Southern Arizona destination’s profile as a meetings and conventions

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Downtown Tucson at night.

Austin expands its meeting services in all directions

There’s never a dull moment in the Lone Star State’s dynamic capital city. Everything from new Texas-sized hotels to an ever-expanding

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Creativity shines in Ohio communities

Cities throughout Ohio are undergoing an artistic renaissance, one that is nurturing vibrant arts communities offering everything from art walks and

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Melissa Darpino

Melissa Darpino is the new special event planner for Puff ‘n Stuff Catering in the Tampa,

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Planners (and Suppliers) Say the Darndest Things!

We all see so many posts on social media that read “Can you believe they did…” or “Can you believe they are charging for

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Megan Gilligan

OMAHA, Neb.Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced the hiring of three new sales personnel at

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Special 'Meetings Day' Launched for North America

ALEXANDRIA, Va.The greater meetings and events industry across the United States, Canada and Mexico will join together to host the North American

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Central Missouri arts scene gets standing ovation

With a lively performing arts scene and artful off-site venues to match, Central Missouri delivers a riveting performance.Jefferson CityThe state

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Florida’s vibrant arts scene brightens any off-site agenda

Thinking about Florida typically conjures to mind warm weather, turquoise waters and white-sand beaches. What most people don’t think about is

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How California Cities Are Creating More Inclusive Destinations for Meetings

As one of the most diverse states in America, championing open-mindedness and striving for inclusive meetings where attendees feel welcome is woven

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Pride Parade in Oakland

Western Pennsylvania Wows Groups With Deep-Rooted Food Culture

Pennsylvania’s fertile western region sets the table for memorable F&B experiences, pioneering a farm-to-table and comfort food culture

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Fairmont Austin Opens Its Doors

AUSTINFairmont Austin opened with 1,048 guest rooms, five

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4 Venues Where Attendees Can Explore Nebraska Arts and Culture

From portraits of American Indians to internationally renowned wildlife paintings and a reassembled F-117 Nighthawk, there’s no shortage of arts and

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South Upgrades + Openings (July 2017)

FloridaHyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront completed additional upgrades to

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8 Historic Venues for Meetings in North Carolina

From a WWII battleship and a regal mansion once owned by James Buchanan Duke to a beautifully restored barn, historic venues run the gamut in the

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The Duke Mansion in Charlotte is a nonprofit bed and breakfast that also serves as an event space

Lisa Lindgren, CHA

BOULDER, Colo.Lisa Lindgren, CHA has been promoted to general manager of Hotel Boulderado

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Latest + Greatest: Idaho

BoiseBoise Centre offers 50,000 square feet of meeting and event space and is currently expanding to add

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