8 U.S. Hotel Openings in 2023 That Meeting and Event Professionals Should Know About

The pace of hotel development is fast and furious—and can be hard to keep up with for busy meeting planners. As professionals across the country work

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3 Health-Screening Solutions for the Return to In-Person Events

As in-person meetings and events resume, planners will face a new environment in the initial stage as clients restart travel to gather in groups.

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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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Outside-of-the-Box Florida Beach Event Ideas

Want some outside-of-the-box ideas for beach fun? Say no more!  The days of tug-of-wars on the beach with your colleagues may be a thing of

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Taking Accessibility at Meetings and Events One Step Further, a Conversation with Cvent's Stephen Cutchins

For Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) May 18, Meetings Today sat down with Stephen Cutchins, senior product manager-accessibility at Cvent,

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Why DC Is the Nation’s Capital of DEI Tourism and Events

DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, has become an issue of paramount importance in the meetings and events industry and throughout U.S. business

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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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Event Promotions 101: Proven Tactics that Drive Registrations and Deliver Attendees

Getting attendees to your events isn’t easy. From virtual conferences, to webinars, to in-person events, attendees are overwhelmed with all the ways

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SeaWorld Orlando’s Ever-Expanding World of Group Events

Just a mile from the Orange County Convention Center, with easy access to area hotels,

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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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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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Events Industry Council Names New Leader

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

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F&B events juggle tight budgets and high hopes

Once upon a time, event meals were an afterthought. Attendees could expect rubber chicken, leathery beef or a heap of soggy, overcooked vegetables

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Spotlight: Warner Bros. Studios Brings Creative Expertise to Events

Regardless of how complex your event may be, from concept to clean up, the Special Events Department at 

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Can a Destination Guarantee Attendance for Events? Montréal declares, “Oui!”

Selecting a destination for

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Trendsetter Tuesday: How Cvent's Rachel Andrews Builds Bridges to a Digital Future

Our weekly Trendsetter Tuesday podcast series checks in with Rachel Andrews, senior director of global meetings and events for meetings and events

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Wisconsin’s Lakes and Rivers Are Perfect for Events

Almost anywhere in Wisconsin, sparkling lakes and rivers replete with recreational opportunities and shoreline venues are close at hand. As such, the

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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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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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