2018 Year in Review: #MeetingsToo

October 2018 marked a year since actress Alyssa Milano reignited the #MeToo movement. It has become clear that no industry is immune to sexual

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A History of DEI Acts, Bills and Executive Orders as Biden Begins Term

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth article in a DEI series authored by Greg DeShields and Zoe Moore, exploring diversity, equity

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6 Minneapolis-St. Paul Sports Venues With Winning Event Spaces

Minneapolis and St. Paul are teeming with new, versatile sports venues that double as destination event spaces. Whether you’re planning a tournament

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Benefits of Natural Light for Attendees

Humans weren’t made to live without natural light. Studies continue to show that exposure to natural light has increased benefits. It’s

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Teamwork: The Rosen Difference

With experience, comes knowledge. With knowledge, comes power. With Rosen Hotels & Resorts, you get all three.“I personally feel like

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MPI Responds to CMM Uproar

DALLASIn response to the fallout from current CMM holders over recent changes to the designation, MPI CEO and President Paul Van Deventer has issued

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How North Carolina Meetings Destinations Are Faring in the Hurricane Florence Aftermath

Hurricane Florence dominated the news this past week, as the massive storm unleashed torrents of rain on the Carolinas and Virginia, with a confirmed

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Las Vegas Solidifies Itself As a Leading Events Destination

Customer demand, competitive dynamics and pure opportunity are driving unprecedented innovation in new venues, products and experiences in Las Vegas

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These Magnificent New Mexico Offsite Venues Will Inspire Groups Through Art

Awe-inspiring landscapes and incredible light have made New Mexico a home base for generations of artists and a world-class center for art dealers

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New Cultural Trail links points of interest throughout Indianapolis

Indianapolis is a vibrant destination with much to offer meeting groups, and now it is easier than ever to access the city’s various points of

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Take 10: Innovative CVB Services

Are CVBs governed by a board? If so, what members of the community are typically included on that board? It

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In the Huddle: Q&A with Sam Joffray, President and CEO, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee

In 1995, Sam Joffray founded Concept Matters, an event and new media solutions company serving blue-chip clients including the New Orleans Saints,

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Coastal Virginia Serves Up Unique Flavors From Fresh Seafood to Quality Spirits

Sharing a crab feast, learning how to shuck oysters, picking wild strawberries and tasting locally made wine are just a taste of what visiting groups

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Welcoming Midwestern locales offer perfect settings for family-friendly gatherings

Family-friendly meetings are traditionally popular with the association or SMERF segments of the industry, but more recently these same events are

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Airlines Waive Change Fees and/or Offer Full Refunds for Hurricane Lane Travel

Alaska, Hawaiian, American, United and Delta Airlines are waiving change fees and Alaska is also offering full refunds for travel to Hawaii

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The Cleveland Convention Center and Global Center for Health Innovation usher in a new era for Ohio meetings

Workers from nearby office buildings lunch on the broad lawn, friends sit on park benches to catch up over coffee, joggers crisscross a network of

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Historic Venues and Experiences for Meetings in Virginia

In August 2013, Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television and the first African American woman billionaire, introduced Salamander

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Cultural attractions in Texas give groups the Lone Star-brand experience

If Texans share one defining characteristic, it is the spirit of independence. Otherwise, the Texan cultural pulse feels like numerous heartbeats at

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Caesars Forum Conference Center Breaks Ground in Vegas

Caesars Entertainment broke ground on its $375 million

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Industry Vet Launches International Hospitality Women’s Day

An oft-cited statistic about the gender composition of the meetings and events industry cites that more than 80% of planners are female, which is

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