Reforms Lure Major Convention Back to Chicago

Chicago’s McCormick Place, which instituted major reforms to lower costs, improve labor relations and relax union work rule flexibility, netted

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IAEE Names Marsha Flanagan President and CEO

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) named Marsha Flanagan its new president and CEO effective December 1, 2023. Flanagan

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Why Meeting Planners Across Multiple Industries Are Choosing Orlando

Year after year, Cvent names Orlando the No. 1 meetings destination in the U.S. From small meetings groups to conventions with thousands of

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Taking Off: Buffalo, New York, Is Brimming With Art, Architecture and Natural Wonder

Maybe all you know about Buffalo, New York, is that it’s

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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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9 California Wineries Offering Outdoor Venues for Group Gatherings

California remains a popular destination for a plethora of reasons, including its commitment to sustainability, world-class meeting facilities and

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The Weekly Wrap: Film Locations for Events, Hiring Celebrity Speakers and a Cvent Study That Bodes Well for the Meetings Industry

Tyler Davidson details some of the top stories of the week from Meetings Today, including 

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4 Reasons Groups Consistently Return to Wisconsin Dells

Although the Wisconsin Dells is well-known for being the Waterpark Capital of the World, the city is also a favorite for planners looking for a

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Grand Wayne CC Launches Planner Website

FORT WAYNE, Ind.Grand Wayne Convention Center, located in downtown Fort Wayne, Ind., announced the launch of its newly designed,

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The Weekly Wrap: Film Locations for Events, Hiring Celebrity Speakers and a Cvent Study That Bodes Well for the Meetings Industry

Tyler Davidson details some of the top stories of the week from Meetings Today, including 

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7 Takeaways From a ‘7 Days Out’ Netflix Binge

7 Days Out, a new Netflix docuseries, captures the

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Inspiration Is Around Every Corner in Philadelphia and Valley Forge

In 1975, Sylvester Stallone, then a struggling 29-year-old actor, watched underdog boxer Chuck Wepner’s title fight knock down of Muhammad Ali.

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Highlights From the 2024 MPI World Education Congress in Louisville

This year’s MPI World Education Congress (WEC), which took place May 20-22 at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) in Louisville, was

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Brain Food, Tai Chi, Healthy Seating: Wellness Offerings for Events in Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater and Sarasota

Today’s meeting professionals are looking for creative ways to help meeting attendees experience enhanced wellness.From offering platters of

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Summit’s First Year | Expectations Elevated

A year ago, Seattle Convention Center opened Summit. Holding the title of North America’s first vertical convention center, expectations were sky

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Kearney, Where the Heartland Gathers

Every year Kearney hosts more than 1,350 events. On average, that breaks down to at least one convention, trade show, meeting, or sporting event per

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Meetings Industry Leader Marin Bright Passes Away

Meetings and events industry leader Marin Bright, founder and CEO of Smart Meetings, passed away January 28 due to complications from surgery after a

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Top Reasons to Meet in Greater Palm Springs

With sun-kissed skies, swaying palm trees and mountains you can almost reach out and touch, Greater Palm Springs provides an inspiring backdrop for

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NEW YORKGrass Roots Meetings & Events US appointed Howard Givner as new Managing

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