Fast Forward: How Planners Can Use Technology to Improve Event Marketing

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 3 On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews Dahlia El Gazzar, one

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Orlando Makes It Easy to Imagine the Possibilities and Create Unforgettable Events for Meetings of All Sizes

This is the place where the fantastical meets the authentic. Where meetings become memorable. And the Visit Orlando team goes the distance to help

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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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Live From Louisville: MPI Academy's Jessie States on Efforts in Education

 As MPI's 2024 World Education Congress continues in Louisville, Kentucky, Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down with Jessie States, vice

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4 Major Highlights From IACC 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report

The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC), a global association for meeting and conference venue professionals, released its

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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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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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Sacramento: Where Meeting Planning Is a Breeze

Want to give your attendees a unique West Coast meeting experience without all the hassle?

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Connect With Creative Culture in Paducah, KY

Authentic experiences separate good meeting and conference destinations from great ones. You need adequate meeting space and enough hotel rooms to

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Meetings Redefined: L.A. Event Planning Made Easy

Los Angeles is more than just a city—it's the West Coast

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Navigating Today's Challenges in Leadership (and life)

Season 5, Episode 5Guest: Maria Grasso, Senior Vice President, Convention Division, Philadelphia CVBWhat kind

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The Z: Navigating the World of Networking With Mandi Graziano

   In this Meetings Today Podcast for Taylor Smith's "The Z: Planning for the

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5 Teambuilding Ideas on the Beach for Your Next Event

Meeting in beachfront destinations like Florida or the Carolinas is no fun if your attendees are stuck inside all day, longingly gazing out of the

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San Francisco Travel President and CEO Abruptly Resigns

Scott Beck, president and CEO of San Francisco Travel Association, abruptly resigned his position after only seven months on the job, citing personal

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The Mirage Hotel & Casino to Close This Summer; Begin Transformation into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Following three decades on the Las Vegas Strip,

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These Are the Fastest-Growing Meetings and Events Destinations in the U.S.

Knowland and Cvent recently revealed the top meeting and event destinations in the United States, ranking top group spots based on a variety of data

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Global Gifting Names Brett Hatch Senior Vice President of Business Development

Global Gifting announced that Brett Hatch, former senior director of global corporate gifts at Maui Jim Sunglasses, has been appointed senior vice

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5 Must-Try Restaurants to Visit When Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska

Philadelphia has the Philly cheesesteak. Chicago has deep-dish pizza. New Orleans has the po’boy, and Baltimore has the crabcake. But Omaha, Nebraska

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IMEX Frankfurt to Offer New Rising Talent Program for Young Professionals

The IMEX Group is no stranger to providing career-related educational opportunities for the meetings and events industry, especially at its two major

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Fun Teambuilding Activities in Portland, Oregon, That Promote Genuine Team Camaraderie

Scenic, hip and a little quirky, Portland, Oregon, is a one-of-a-kind destination for meetings and events.  The City of Roses has all of the

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