Are You on the Bus? Association Trends with KiKi L'Italien and Michael Butera

 And now for something completely different...Association meetings thought-leader KiKi L'Italien, editor-in-chief of Association Chat

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Discover How Meeting Groups Can Give Back When Convening in North Carolina's Piedmont

North Carolina’s Piedmont—situated between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Mountains—is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S

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Shifting Sands: Luxury Incentives Are Back, With a Twist

The incentive travel segment has undergone a

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Transforming the Caribbean and Latin American Meetings Landscape: Marriott’s Exciting Hotel Openings in 2025

The Caribbean and Latin America remain top destinations for business, leisure and incentive travel, and in 2025, Marriott International will continue

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Why Phoenix Is All About Service and Collaboration for Events

Planning mega-events is certainly a team affair, and one DMO that has plenty of experience facilitating these high-profile happenings that register

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Meetings Horror Stories: Firetrucks, Bathroom Emergencies and an MTV Disaster!

Have you ever been to a meeting that ended in disaster? What about one that was just plain weird? But what about one that was... frightening?Our "

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3 Small-Town Kentucky Destinations Offering More Than Meets the Eye, Plus the Latest and Greatest in Louisville

Kentucky is often celebrated for its rolling bluegrass fields, bourbon distilleries and the thunderous spectacle of the Kentucky Derby, but beyond

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Trendsetter Tuesday: How Cvent's Rachel Andrews Builds Bridges to a Digital Future

Our weekly Trendsetter Tuesday podcast series checks in with Rachel Andrews, senior director of global meetings and events for meetings and events

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Washington, D.C.’s Boutique Brand Debut and Major Renovations in the East

ConnecticutOnce home to Condé Nast’s printing operation, the historic

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Fast Forward: What the Future of Event Accessibility Looks Like

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 4 On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews Stephen Cutchins, one

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Major Tribal Casino Teams With Vegas Rival to Share Guest Benefits

In a collaboration that’s the first of its kind, Southern California’s Pechanga Resort Casino teamed up with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a

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How Phoenix Is Beating the Heat—and How Your Event Can Help

Cooling heat islands is the first step in creating a better urban environment.It should come as no surprise that Phoenix, which is literally named

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No Hidden Agenda Episode #23: Creative Event Experiences

On this episode of No Hidden Agenda TV, we are getting reacquainted with Cerbelli's Hot List after a two-year hiatus. Also, find out what's next for

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Visit Frisco's Christina Decker on the Major New Meetings Offerings in This Metroplex Gem

From the sprawling new Omni PGA Frisco Resort to major professional sporting facilities and a growing downtown, Frisco, Texas, is making moves in the

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Orlando Welcomes New Meetings Experiences

There’s a reason Orlando is the No. 1 meetings destination in the country according to Cvent. Each year, there’s something new and exciting for

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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy: Here’s What It Means for Meeting Planners

Spirit Airlines, the largest U.S. budget airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the carrier struggled with a long run of monthly

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All of Our IMEX America 2024 Event Coverage In One Place

The largest tradeshow for the meetings, events and incentive travel industries, IMEX America 2024 kicked off this week at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas,

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Group Offerings in the Great Outdoors Across Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Ohio offers an unexpected haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with three of its major cities—Cincinnati, Cleveland

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IMEX America Promises Impactful Programming That Will Engage Attendees on Deeper Levels

Carrying the theme “impact” for the next two years, IMEX Group’s major annual tradeshows in Las Vegas and Frankfurt are striving to communicate the

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