STR: Federal Conference Spending Fell in 2017

Total U.S. government conference spending for fiscal year 2017 decreased 15.7% after three consecutive years of growth, according to an analysis by

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Safety Checklist for Transportation Services and Off-Site Activities

I present the following safety checklist for meeting planners and others in our industry to reference when recommending or accepting recommendations

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Duty of Care – Keeping Safe in Trying Times

Protect the safety of your attendees and the legal liability for the organization you plan for before, during and after an event via a sound risk

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Duty of Care – Keeping Safe in Trying Times

Protect the safety of your attendees and the legal liability for the organization you plan for before, during and after an event via a sound risk

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Q&A With Jennifer B. Davis on Greater Columbus Convention Center Updates

Meetings Today contributor Carolyn Blackburn interviewed Jennifer B. David, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager with the

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Southern Ohio Teambuilding Brings Groups Together

Planners have many teambuilding opportunities to choose from throughout Southern Ohio, including several that showcase the unique attributes of each

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A Brewery Tour Through Northern Ohio

The lineup of beer purveyors across the country is growing every day, including in Northern Ohio’s meetings-friendly destinations, where the

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Northern Ohio Rings Loud With Music-Based Venues

Music of every genre, including rock, classical and jazz, is represented throughout Northern Ohio, where groups can easily include an activity or off

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AccorHotels Acquires 21c Museum Hotels for $51M

AccorHotels signed an agreement to acquire 85 percent

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Wellness Options Keep Groups Healthy in Ohio

Activities that promote health and well-being have become an important part of meetings, and Ohio honors that trend with a wide variety of venues and

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Case Study: Visit Buffalo Niagara | GWA Annual Conference & Expo

Group: Association for Garden Communicators Event: GWA Annual Conference

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5 Ways to Make Meetings Interactive

People are most engaged when they feel a part of something. When meetings talk at attendees rather than including them in the action,

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The Scott Offers Attendees an ‘Accidental Vacation’ Experience

An oasis in the desert completed the first phase of its $15 million redesign. The

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5 Tips to Handle Room Poachers for Your Meetings

Room poaching is one of those stubborn meetings and events industry problems that deftly avoids even the best efforts to snuff it out.It’s the

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Marriott Merging Customer Loyalty Programs

Marriott International is merging its three

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Cvent Connect 2018 Breaks Records—and New Tech Ground—Amid Industry Optimism

“The Power of Live” was the theme of Cvent Connect 2018 in

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Cvent Names Top Meetings Destinations for 2018

Cvent released its annual lists of the top cities for meetings and events worldwide. Three new regions were highlighted this year: Caribbean and

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Former SITE CEO Kevin Hinton Hired by MYB

Former Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) CEO Kevin Hinton was

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How to Cater to LGBTQ Events

Some ideas about how to cater to LGBTQ attendees and events.

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How to Cater to LGBTQ Events

Some ideas about how to cater to LGBTQ attendees and events.

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