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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Meetings Attorney: CrowdStrike Outage ‘Is as Clear of a [Force Majeure] Case Since 9/11’

Meeting and event planners could reasonably claim force majeure if they needed to cancel a meeting or mitigate attrition damages in the wake

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Why Aren't Sustainability and Net Zero as Important in the U.S. as in Europe?

Major travel and meetings industry sustainability efforts such as the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative are a top priority in Europe, where the

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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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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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10 Tips to Make In-Person Meetings Safe Amidst COVID-19 Variants

[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2022.] The CDC has recently begun tracking two mutated strains

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MAP Digital Launches Fast Pass Badging by MetaMeetings

MAP Digital, a global digital events agency, announced the launch of Fast Pass Badging by MetaMeetings, offering a rapid and efficient event-badging

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There's Nothing Like Australia

Australia is open for business, running events and welcoming delegates from around the world. There’s no better time to host your next business event

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How Investment in the Reno Tahoe Region Is Changing the Meetings Game

Behind buoyant bookings and a host of new, renovated and reenergized visitor districts, venues and experiences, the Reno Tahoe group market is

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Marriott Launches Neurodiversity Initiatives and Neu Project Partnership

Marriott International launched initiatives to further neuroinclusivity at its large customer events.   The initiatives support those who

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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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Dana Point and Palm Springs Offer Up Luxe and New Meetings Experiences

Southern California took a starring role during a press familiarization trip sponsored by Visit California that traveled to Dana Point and

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Taking Off: Inclusive West Hollywood Impresses With Unique Venues, Dining and Entertainment

June is Pride Month, and inclusivity might be on top of your mind. There is a concerted effort across the

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All That Fast-Growing Greater Ontario, California Can Offer Your Next Meeting

In this episode of the Meetings Today Podcast, Senior Content Director Danielle LeBreck speaks with Arlette Garibay, director of sales for

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“Climate Cancer.” PCMA’s Sherrif Karamat Doesn’t Mince Words

The world is very, very sick, as its climate is increasingly spiraling to doom. The meetings and events industry is particularly vulnerable to

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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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Hybrid Meetings Webinar Coming Up

ST. LOUIS, Mo. International Association of Conference Centers announced it will present a webinar on December 8 on hybrid meetings, one of the

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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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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 Florida Destinations Can Help You Incorporate Unique Wellness Activities Into Meetings

Techonomy, a multi-day event and retreat dedicated to exploring the intersection of business, social progress and technology, has been held in

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