Fast Forward: What Planners Need to Know About the Future of Event Technology

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 2In this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt sits down with event technology expert

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Meet Sustainability

Make your meeting more sustainable in Denver. After all, going green is in our DNA. It all starts with one of the most sustainable airports in the

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Mike McAllen’s Best Practices for Starting an Association Podcast

Launching an association podcast is a marathon, not a sprint. Building a loyal audience within your association and industry takes time and

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L.A. Is Ready to Strike Gold Via Hosting World-Class Sporting Events

Los Angeles is getting ready to take the gold when it comes to

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What You Need to Know About Planning Sports Events in Iowa’s Biggest Markets

You may have heard of the “Caitlin Clark effect.” The college basketball superstar launched women’s basketball into the stratosphere during her final

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Key Takeaways for Meeting Planners From the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago

This year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) was a masterclass in stagecraft and event production, starting with Vice President Kamala Harris’

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Sports, Visual Technology and More Elevate Toronto Meetings Scene

These are exciting times for Canada’s biggest city and business capital, where sports, innovation and sustainability are significantly reenergizing

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Trendsetter Tuesday: A Conversation With Chase Brunson

Independent planner Chase Brunson is the foremost advocate for transgendered people in the meetings and events industry, frequently speaking for top

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Host at Rosen

Rosen Hotels & Resorts offers a tailor-

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The Z: Understanding the Importance of Mentorship in the Meetings Industry

There are a lot of things about my job that I’m thankful for: the flexibility of my work-from-home schedule, the creativity I’m allowed in my stories

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The Z: Understanding the Importance of Mentorship in the Meetings Industry

Engagement Without Barriers: How CEMA 2024 Wove in Inclusivity

The Corporate Event Marketing Association’s (CEMA) Summit, held August 4-6 in Seattle, set a new benchmark for intentional inclusivity, something we

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10 Essential Points to Grow and Manage Your Event Business

An entrepreneur is someone who is willing to work 80 hours per week to avoid working 40 hours per week for someone else! Owning your event

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IMEX America 2024 Attracts Tens of Thousands to Blow Past Previous Records

IMEX America resumed its

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Frisco, Texas, Has Arrived Via Major New Meetings Offerings

Frisco, Texas, is a Metroplex city on the move, having welcomed major resorts and new attractions that have propelled it into being one of the

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Maritz Acquires Convention Data Services From Freeman

Meetings and event management leader Maritz acquired Convention Data Services

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Live From Louisville: A Conversation With MPI President & CEO Paul Van Deventer

This year's MPI World Education Congress (WEC) is taking place May 20-22 in Louisville, Kentucky.On day two of the event, Meetings Today's Taylor

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Say Her Name: Unapologetic Amplification and Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Season 5, Episode 3Guest: Tiffany Andrews, Sales and Marketing Administrator, Myrtle Beach Convention

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History and Hospitality Make Vienna, Austria, an Ageless Meetings Destination

For the third year in a row, Vienna, Austria, has been named the world’s most livable city in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU)

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3 Hotel Brands That Are Personalizing Guest Gifting Experiences

The last thing meeting attendees need is another branded, reusable, insulated water bottle. They were “cool” in the moment, a once unique and

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