How Late Event Registration Translates Into More Meetings Spend

Late registrations are the stuff of nightmares for meeting and event planners and stakeholders.After all, the financial stability of an organization

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GMID 2024: Industry Leaders Share How Meetings Have Impacted Their Life

Happy Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) from all of us here at Meetings Today! On this special day, Meetings Today wanted to honor both the people

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Global Meetings Industry Day 2024

Massive Maritz Study: Late Registrations = Extra Revenue

 Late meeting and event registration keeping you up at night with heartburn and night sweats? Don't fret, planner! The later the registration

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How Hospitality Organizations Have Committed to a Greener Future

While the environment may receive a bit more love than usual every Earth Day, the meetings and events industry prioritizes sustainability all year

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Every Day Is Earth Day

The Z: Things I Didn’t Learn About Work Life in College

I learned a lot more than the basics of magazine writing and editing as a college student.Living on campus gave me my first real taste of

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The Z: Things I Didn't Learn About Work Life in College

Destinations International Forms Partnership With Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

In alignment with its commitment to Indigenous tourism, Destinations International (DI) announced a new partnership with the Indigenous Tourism

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Don Welsh, Destinations International and Keith Henry, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Visit Anaheim Appoints Mike Waterman President and CEO

Visit Anaheim announced that Mike Waterman will take on the role of president and CEO of the organization effective April 29.  Waterman has over

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Will AI Save San Francisco From the ‘Doom Loop?’

While reports of San Francisco’s “Doom Loop,” the sensationalistic catchphrase for the city’s seeming economic death spiral, may be a media-fueled

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March Jobs Report Points to Major Hospitality Industry Recovery

An overwhelmingly positive March jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of

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How a Tech-Savvy Generation Is Changing Incentive Travel Programs

Incentive travel has been looking different lately, and thanks to social media apps like Instagram and our industry connections’ LinkedIn feeds, we’

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Destination Concepts Inc. Incentive Event at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver

No Attendee Left Behind: Making Events Accessible to All

Did you know that one out of four of your event attendees is likely to have a disability?1 Events that aren’t designed with attendees that have

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Taking Off: Portland, Maine, Is a Charming Meetings Destination

Within 30 minutes of my feet being on the ground in Portland, Maine

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Portland Schooner Co. Wendameen ship. Courtesy of Portland Schooler Co.

Taking Off: What You Need to Know About the Hottest Neighborhood in Minneapolis Right Now

Disclaimer: I might be biased. But as a former resident of the North Loop neighborhood in Minneapolis, I can’t resist hyping this somewhat hidden gem

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How to Host a Sustainable Event in Boston

While Boston might be famous for its history, meeting planners should note its progressive thinking around sustainability as the issue becomes more

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Taking Off: Why You Should Consider Frisco, Texas, for Your Next Meeting or Event

Taking Off is a new column from the desk of Senior Content Director and resident destinations expert, Danielle LeBreck, which uncovers the

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The Star campus, Frisco, Texas

NYC Tourism + Conventions CEO Fred Dixon Tapped to Lead Brand USA

NYC Tourism + Conventions, New York City’s tourism authority, announced that its president and CEO of 10 years, Fred Dixon, would be leaving the

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No Hidden Agenda: How Are You Celebrating GMID 2024?

 Global Meetings Industry Day is one week away! Whether you're celebrating in-person or virtually, there will be events throughout the world

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My Transformational Experience With Body & Brain Wellness in Sedona, Arizona

The Sunday before I flew to Sedona, Arizona, for a Body & Brain Wellness

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Iconic Tropicana Las Vegas Closes for Good. See Photos Throughout the Years

After 67 years, the iconic Tropicana Las Vegas has closed its doors for good.The property officially shut down Tuesday, April 2, with preparations to

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Tropicana Las Vegas front entrance, 2023

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Business Travel From Hickory Global Partners

Hickory Global Partners, a global corporate travel alliance serving travel agencies, travel departments and corporations, named the most popular

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Houston, Texas