Cost-Saving Strategies

With minimal budget increases year over year, and hotel room rates, fees, and surcharges on the rise, meeting professionals are tasked to do “more

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Net Zero Carbon Events Launches Guidance and Methodology to Help Events Industry Reduce Carbon Emissions

The push for a more sustainable events industry continues. The Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative recently published

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New Multi-Billion Dollar Brightline West Project to Connect Las Vegas and Southern California

President Biden announced that $8.2 billion will go toward 10 major passenger rail projects across the country, including $3 billion to the Nevada

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Luxury Awaits at Signia by Hilton Atlanta

Opening in January 2024, the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta will offer direct

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America’s Center Convention Complex Opens in St. Louis Soon—Everything You Can Expect for Meetings

Overcoming a number of challenges—with the pandemic chief among them--St. Louis is about to unveil a majorly improved convention center. 

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On the Scene in Patagonia: Exceptional Group Encounters With Lindblad Expeditions

My most charmed journeys in 20 years covering the global meetings industry include familiarization trips to Australia, Lapland and Morocco. Never,

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Omni Hotels and Groups360 Announce Instant Booking Expansion

ShapeOmni Hotels & Resorts became the latest in a long string of hotel companies that have joined forces with Groups360 to expand their Instant

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New Business Book for Kids Charts the Future

Got an aspiration-inclined youngster on your holiday gift-giving list?  Frequent Meetings Today contributor, futurist and leadership expert

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How Indianapolis and Fort Wayne Are Ramping Up for Meetings and Events in 2024

Indiana is preparing for a blockbuster year ahead, and its two biggest cities are taking advantage of the momentum. See how Indianapolis and Fort

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10 Meetings and Events Data Protection Tips

Recent high-profile data breach cases that impacted some of the biggest players in the hospitality world have brought the issue of data security home

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Don’t Fall Victim to a Cyberattack or Data Security Breach!

In the current environment of data breaches and cyberattacks, no organization, however large or small, is immune, so all need to be prepared with an

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Host Your Event at One of These U.S. Soccer Stadiums

While American football may reign supreme as the sport of choice for viewers in the U.S., the original football is rising through the ranks.

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State-of-the-Art Attendee Safety at the Georgia World Congress Center Campus

At 220 acres, the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) campus is one of the largest such convention offerings in the world, containing the nearly 4

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8 New Hotels Transforming Meetings and Events in 2024

As we approach the new year, the world of hospitality is poised to welcome a wave of exciting new hotel properties offering fresh and inspiring

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Marriott Launches Neurodiversity Initiatives and Neu Project Partnership

Marriott International launched initiatives to further neuroinclusivity at its large customer events.   The initiatives support those who

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MGM RESORTS: HERE, EVENTS ARE CARED FOR AND CARE-FREE

Nestled amidst the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip stands the

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Visit Anaheim Becomes Certified Autism Center as Part of City-Wide Accessibility Initiative

Visit Anaheim, the official DMO for Anaheim, California, is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of

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Explore 5 Historic Event Venues in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Capital cities have long been important gathering spots in the U.S., and consequently, pack a lot of history. This is true for Louisiana’s state

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World of Hyatt Announces New Loyalty Reward Benefits for Meeting Planners

Taylor Smith joined World of Hyatt at the company's headquarters in downtown Chicago as one of the first to learn about

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