Where Innovation and Inspiration Meet

 There’s something different about meeting in Denver. It could be the 300 sunny days that make the city feel brighter. Maybe it’s the ever-

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Bill Hornbuckle Selected as National Chair of U.S. Travel Association

The U.S. Travel Association appointed President and CEO of MGM Resorts International William (Bill) J. Hornbuckle as the new national chair of its

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Bill Hornbuckle

ASAE Appoints Christopher Moore as Chief Learning and Meetings Officer

ASAE appointed Christopher Moore as the association’s new chief learning and meetings officer (CLMO). Moore will assume the role March 24 and is

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Christopher Moore

Why You Should Offer Mocktail Drink Options at Your Next Event

Attendees are drinking less than ever before, and with Gen Z overtaking Baby Boomers in the workforce in late 2023, meeting and event planners need

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How San Diego Is Becoming a Meetings Powerhouse

San Diego is renowned for many things: the pleasant weather, a laid-back vibe, ample outdoor spaces and a strong military history. But this SoCal

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ESPA Elects New President and Board Members

The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) elected Eric L. Logan as its new president at its annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky that

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Eric Logan

5 Remote Resorts That Foster Productive, Memorable and Unique Group Experiences

Post-pandemic attendee preferences have consistently put planners under pressure to find unique destinations and experiences for their groups that

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The Unique Allure of Florida's Panhandle for Meetings

Florida’s Panhandle—often simply referred to as “The Panhandle,” or the “Emerald Coast”—is an utterly unique region that blends Southern charm with

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MPI EMEC Celebrates Istanbul's Crossroads of Culture

MPI's European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) kicked off February 22 in

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Leading With Heart: The Power of Empathy in Leadership

Season 6, Episode 2Guest: Reem Ismail, Clinical Practice Liaison, MSN, AGACNP-BC How can we lead with greater

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Visit Corpus Christi Names Brook Kaufman as New CEO

Visit Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi, Texas) has named Brook Kaufman as the organization’s new CEO, with Kaufman set to assume the role on or before

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Brook Kaufman

San Diego Is Upping Its Foodie Status—How Your Event Can Benefit

San Diego has long been famous for its coastal location and laid-back vibe—that’s part of its allure for meetings and conventions. Outdoor venues and

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Savannah Convention Center Completes $276 Million Expansion

Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia, has completed a $276 million expansion and facility enhancement, completing a project that

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Timeline of a Sustainable Event

Event hosts and managers are famous for the ability to organize…. well, everything! You know about sustainable events and now it is time to learn the

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New Year, New Snacks: Quick and Healthy Snack Recipes for Traveling

Picture this: You’re walking into the airport around 5 a.m., operating on 30 minutes of sleep and a small coffee from the hotel, preparing to board

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San Diego Tourism Authority Names New President and CEO

Daniel Kuperschmid, a 30-year Hyatt Hotels executive, has been named the new president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). The STDA

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Old and New Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Venues That Set the Stage for Group Success

Once, the entire North Texas region was tall-grass prairie land inhabited by Native American tribes. The last remnant from that era is preserved as

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State Fair of Texas at Fair Park

Hyatt Acquires Playa Hotels & Resorts in $2.6 Billion Agreement 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation confirmed an agreement to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 billion. Playa is one of the leading owners and

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Why You Need to Examine Past Event Data: Meetings in a Minute

On the first episode of our relaunched "Meetings in a Minute" video series, Devon Montgomery Pasha, emcee and chief experience officer for DMP

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