Benchmark Reveals 10 Meetings Trends as the Pandemic Wanes 

While most everything has changed regarding in-person meetings and events since COVID-19 took the stage and decided not to leave, some elements of

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Meetings Trendsetter Will Curran on AV Trends, #EventIcons and Critical Wi-Fi Knowledge

Tyler Davidson chats with the trailblazing

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Outdoor events thrive at the recently renovated Garfield Park Conservatory & Sunken Garden

Groups can get outside and explore Indianapolis, from the Indianapolis Zoo, located downtown in White River State Park, to the historic fountains in

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New and Renovated Properties: West and South U.S.

Following is a rundown of some of the top new and renovated property announcements in the western and southern U.S. and Mexico. Hawai‘i There’s

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Howard Givner

Grass Roots Meetings & Events U.S. appointed Howard Givner as its new managing director

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4 Wow-Worthy Offsite Venues in Milwaukee

There is no shortage of venue choices for memorable meetings and events in Milwaukee. The city is home to many meetings-friendly hotels—the downtown

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What’s New in 2019: Property Updates and New Attractions in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast

Although already incredibly popular destinations for meeting planners, the 39 cities and towns that make up South Florida’s Palm Beach County

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What Components Make Successful Agriculture Meetings?

It’s no surprise that some of the country’s biggest agriculture shows have made the Midwest their preferred region. Located in America’s heartland

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When planning an event, smart phones can be invaluable to planners, especially in the era of digital event management apps and constant communication

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Return on Emotion: Creating a Vibe that Drives Business

Season 2, Episode 12 Featured Guest: Liz Lathan, Chief Marketing Officer, Haute What is "Return on

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Speaking and Bling: See What Meetings Today Is Up to at IMEX America!

IMEX America 2023 is shaping up to be a

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How to Navigate Economic Purgatory

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MGM Resorts Leader on Evolving Through the Pandemic, New Meetings Campaign

Meetings Today's Sarah Kloepple sits down with Stephanie Glanzer, senior vice president and chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International, to

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Caesars' New Meetings Wellness Menu Prescribes a Healthy Dose of Program Options

Caesars Entertainment has launched a new meetings wellness

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Planner Best Practices for Working With CVBs/DMOs

Meeting planners can receive significant free services and site sourcing help from CVBs/DMOs. In my 40 years as a meeting professional, I’ve

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Versed in Crisis Management, Meetings Outlook in Puerto Rico is Optimistic

Resiliency and perseverance are two defining descriptors of Puerto Rico. As with everyone else around the world, meeting professionals in Puerto

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Day Conference Center Company etc.venues Sold to Convene

Gencom, an international owner and developer of hospitality and residential properties, announced the sale of etc.venues, the established leader in

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CVBs Enter Triage Mode in the Wake of COVID-19 Staff Reductions

COVID-19 has cut a path of destruction through the meetings industry, and among the hardest hit are DMOs/CVBs, which are cutting staff as much of

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Rosen Hotels & Resorts offers a tailor-

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Colette Fairchild, CEM, CMP

Colette Fairchild, CEM, CMP, joined FirstSource Events and its parent company,

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