PCMA Convening Leaders Set for Record Attendance

BOSTONPCMA’s 2014 Convening Leaders is under way at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center, carrying the theme of “Revolution” that

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Best Practices

More CoverageVirtual RealitiesPCMA’s Mary

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Hybrid Meetings: Wardrobe Dos and Don'ts

Congratulations…your session has been chosen to be live streamed and you get to connect with the virtual audience! That means that you will

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale Meetings Industries Plan for Brighter Days

In December, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) announced its first major booking for 2021 since COVID-19 caused the

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A Refreshed and Expanded Convention Center Breathes New Life into Sacramento Meetings

First impressions can mean everything. Following the revitalization and expansion of its convention center, Sacramento is ready to make a lasting one

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Event on Sacramento Tower Bridge

Las Vegas Is Scoring Big With Groups As a Sports Mecca

The first weekend of March 2018 was a great time to be a sports fan in Vegas.The line-up included three NASCAR races at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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Hyatt Regency Orlando Is the Place to Meet in the Heart of Orlando’s Convention District

Finding a property to satisfy both the practical concerns of event planners and the diverse needs of attendees can be a tall order indeed. The 1,641-

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Windermere Foyer, Hyatt Regency Orlando

Streamlined Planning and Extraordinary Experiences in Clearwater, Florida

Offering polished presentation and exemplary service for Gulf view events,

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Pool area at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

David Watts

Enclave, a special events facility, announced the addition of special events industry veteran

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10 Ways Meeting Planners Can Work With CVBs to Create a Welcoming Environment

Understanding the needs of diverse audiences and ensuring their safety and comfort should be at the forefront of event planning and deeply rooted

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Image of diverse arms locking hands in a circle.

Expert Insight: David Merrell Talks Design Trends

David Merrell, AOO Events’ CEO and creative director, let us in on some of the top trends in the event industry. Food and beverage still reigns

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Recap: IMEX America Returns to Las Vegas, Reunites Meetings Industry

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic—the last major IMEX exhibition of any type was held in 2019—IMEX America 2021 filled attendees with the

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How Virginia Destinations Are Offering Creative Ways to Meet During the Pandemic

This summer, Visit Alexandria partnered with Chuck Fazio—a prominent D.C.-area photographer who has helped cover meetings industry events—to produce

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Photo: Outdoors in Alexandria; Credit: Chris Cruz for Visit Alexandria

Brooke Murphy

After 4 and a half years as the in-house conference planner for the National Notary Association based in the Los Angeles area, Brooke Murphy started

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Return to Rosen

For meetings and events in the heart of Orlando, Return to Rosen Hotels & Resorts—a portfolio of three full-service, award-winning meeting

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Lessons Learned From the Pandemic Experience, According to Meetings Industry Leaders

The path forward is often paved by lessons learned from the past. As meetings and events industry professionals work to navigate through the pandemic

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2020 planner notebook with a mask on top

David Dubois Takes Over as CEO and President of Exhibitor Group

Exhibition Group, a global provider of exhibition and event education, insights and commerce, hired David DuBois as the company’s new CEO and

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David Dubois

Colorado Convention Center Expansion Is Complete and Open for Business

The long-anticipated expansion of the Colorado Convention Center (CCC) is now complete, marked by a recent celebration event attended by hundreds of

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Colorado Convention Center Expansion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mondrian Los Angeles, Spokane Convention Center and Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver update meeting and event spaces

Arizona Tucson’s Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa updated

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MPI Academy Launches New AI Certificate Course

With artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of everyone’s minds, MPI Academy has launched a new AI-focused certification course entitled, “AI-

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MPI Academy AI Certificate