Greg Topalian

Clarion Events appointed Greg Topalian as CEO of Clarion UX, formally Urban Expositions, and LeftField Media. Clarion UX, with over 100 employees,

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Resumes: It’s All in the Details!

If there is one thing about meeting planning that everyone can agree about, it is that this job entails lots and lots of details. In fact, most

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Resumes: It’s All in the Details!

If there is one thing about meeting planning that everyone can agree about, it is that this job entails lots and lots of details. In fact, most

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San Francisco Area Touts New Venues

The San Francisco Travel Association recently shared some info on the area’s recent and upcoming explosion of new and renovated venues of all

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Lisa Martinez & Cassaundra Williams

SAN DIEGOKimpton Solamar Hotel announced the addition of two new members to its management

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MPI Temporarily Cuts WEC Registration Cost

MPI is extending a $100 holiday discount for those who register for its World Education Congress (WEC) 2018 by the end of the year. The WEC will be

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Destination Selection Key to Sustainable Meetings

It turns out the real estate agents were right. Location really does make a difference, whether you’re looking to buy a new home or scoping out

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Industry Issues Meetings Guidelines

Responding to mounting legislative pressure to regulate the meetings, events and incentive/recognition travel industries, members of the industry-

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The Hidden Gems and Local Favorites for Nightlife Fun in Major Arizona Cities

While many meetings markets in Arizona tout their 300-plus days of sunshine, the cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson really light up when the

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Disco Balls Cham Pang Lanes

Monica Grinage-Prince, CMP, CMM

Monica Grinage-Prince, CMP, CMM, was recently named executive director for The Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer in downtown Houston. She

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Scottsdale Resort Makes Big Moves

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center, A Destination Hotel,

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Lazy Rivers, Oceanfront Seating and River Views At These 3 Southern Hotels

FloridaInnisfree Hotels has launched its newest boutique hotel on the Space Coast with the newly renovated Beachside

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Must-Know Contract Clauses

As we re-enter the in-person meetings environment, meeting and event planners need to educated themselves about the latest contract clauses that

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MT Live! Kicks Off at SLS Las Vegas

LAS VEGASThe final Meetings Today Live! hosted-buyer educational event of 2016 is underway at the

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North Carolina celebrates with fairs and festivals

In the words of the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs, which holds its 2017 convention this January in Durham, “As long as there

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Lone Star Leadership

Anthony Cordo recently took over as the executive director at Explore Victoria, the CVB for Victoria, Texas. With a background in visitor services,

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The Magic of Murals and Public Art in Texas

In its 2021 State of the Arts Report, the Texas Cultural Trust found that the art and culture industry in Texas has expanded by more than 30% over

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Orlando Is a Leader in the Meetings and Conventions Industry

Why is Orlando such an ideal destination for tradeshows, conventions and special events? Hear the answer first-hand from show organizer, Reed

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Social Tables Releases Planner Study Results

Social Tables, a collaborative event software provider, released the results of an

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MPI Releases Business Value of Meetings Toolkit

MPI and the MPI Foundation, along with its partner AIBTM, announced the completion of their Business Value of Meetings (BVOM) research initiative.

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