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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Teambuilding day at The Diplomat

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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The Mirage Hotel & Casino exterior

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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Brett Hatch

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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Only in Omaha!

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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Lost Plate Food Tours stop on a patio

Providence Is the Complete Package for Meetings

This February, Rhode Island Commerce, the Ocean State’s economic development organization, revealed its new “All That” tourism slogan.  

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JWU campus aerial in Providence, Rhode Island

Zoe Moore on Why DEI Is Under Fire in the Meetings Industry and Beyond

Zoe Moore, proprietor of Zoe Moore Consultancy, is

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Taking Off: Luxury Property Enhancements and More Elevate Events in Scottsdale, Arizona

It’s no secret that the Greater Phoenix area is growing rapidly. The options are almost overwhelming for planners scouting the area for their next

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Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve at sunset.

Tourism Diversity Matters Hires Interim CEO

Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM), a nonprofit organization founded to address systemic inequities within the travel and tourism industry, named Hattie

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Cannabis-Themed Event Venue Prepares to Open in Las Vegas

CANNABITION, "an elevated immersive experience," is a cannabis-themed meeting and event venue opening soon in Las Vegas. The venue is a part of the

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The Entrance to CANNABITION at Planet 13 Entertainment Complex Photo Credit CANNABITION

What to Expect at the 2024 MPI World Education Congress in Louisville

The 2024 MPI World Education Congress (WEC), the association’s signature

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MPI President & CEO Paul Van Deventer at the 2023 WEC in Mexico

10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Meeting and Event Planner Moms

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and for many sons and daughters that also means Mother’s Day shopping.  But for those with mothers in the

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6 Arts and Culture Venues for Offsite Events in Missouri

Venues like museums, botanical gardens and theaters aren’t necessarily the first place that planners look to when planning a meeting or event in a

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Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, Kansas City Photo Credit Mike Day

Host at Rosen

Rosen Hotels & Resorts offers a tailor-

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East Coast Casinos Offer Exceptional Dining Experiences for Meeting Groups

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “2024 State of the Restaurant Industry” report, industry sales, food service included, are

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No Hidden Agenda: ELX Welcomes New CEO!

 On this episode, we speak with Nicola Kastner, ELX CEO, about her new role and goals for the organization. Plus, ELX Co-Founder, David Kliman,

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The Z: Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

I used to get anxious calling restaurants to order food for delivery. As an introvert with social anxiety, which is defined by the

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The Z - Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry