The Rise of Plant-Based Alternatives on Event Menus

Meeting planners and event organizers have been monitoring the

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Milwaukee is a Rising Event Destination in 2020

Milwaukee is on the cusp of a huge year for events in 2020. The Democratic National Convention is bringing its event to Brew City in June; the Ryder

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Raleigh Is Booming, and Its Event Venues Are Meeting the Challenge

Raleigh, North Carolina, and its fellow Research Triangle (RT) cities are experiencing a boom that is attracting young tech workers and others to a

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New outdoor event space at the Hilton Orlando

“In Orlando, everyone wants to be out in the sunshine,” says Mona Ingram, the

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3 Raleigh Museums That Double As Event Spaces

Raleigh is known as the “Smithsonian of the South” for its free-admission museums.For groups with passions for art and culture, Raleigh

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Engagement Without Barriers: How CEMA 2024 Wove in Inclusivity

The Corporate Event Marketing Association’s (CEMA) Summit, held August 4-6 in Seattle, set a new benchmark for intentional inclusivity, something we

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Photo of attendees at CEMA Summit 2024 interacting with balloons during a session.

Appreciate in Value: Getting the Most Out of a CVB’s Advocacy for Your Event

While business event strategists often have the vision for their event, they need assistance efficiently and effectively giving it life.  As

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A Spacious 300-Acre Miami Venue With Expansive Meeting and Event Space

Situated on a 300-acre tropical oasis encompassing 15% of the entirety of Aventura, Florida,

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5 Rockin’ Offsite Event Venues for Groups Visiting Memphis, Tennessee

What do Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Otis Redding all have in common? Despite being among the most popular musicians of the 20th century, each of

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The Gates to Elvis Presley's Memphis in Graceland. Photo Credit Andrea Zucker and the Memphis CVB

There’s Always Something New in Orlando

Orlando continues to top CVENT’s list of meetings destinations, and meeting professionals understand that attendance soars when groups are bound for

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9 Key Steps for a Triumphant Return to In-Person Events 

Never has the meeting and events industry been so challenged with constant change and uncertainty. It seems insurmountable to balance the creation

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3 Ways to Drive Post-Event ROI and Impact

After months of tireless and meticulous planning for a flawless corporate event, you have created something that transports your attendees to another

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ESPA Hiring Laid-Off Event Service Professionals to Create New Training Program

The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) has long served as a forum for convention service managers (CSMs) and event professionals,

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Planners reflect on recent Eastern Iowa events

From a GoDaddy holiday shindig to an annual conference for dog club members, canines in tow, Eastern Iowa played host to the full gamut of events in

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Q&A: An End-of-Life and Life-Cycle Events Primer

Planning “life-cycle events,” such as end-of-life celebrations or memorials—events honoring and celebrating the life of someone who

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How an ‘Accidental Career’ Birthed Andrea Michaels’ Extraordinary Events

Extraordinary Events President Andrea Michaels has taken a leading

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On the Scene: Cvent Flexes Its Muscles at Annual Event

Innovation was the word of the week—and a running theme in the company's presentations—at Cvent CONNECT 2017, Cvent’s annual

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3 New Sports Venues for Your Next Special Offsite Event

When it comes to offsite venues, facilities like baseball fields and football stadiums always impress. Whether it’s a special event in a club suite

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Graduation event at Globe Life Field

Events Industry Council Names New Leader

The Events Industry Council (EIC), the umbrella group representing more

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