The Latest Resort News for Your Next Meeting or Incentive in Hawaii (2021)

While the COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed meetings travel, many resorts and event venues didn’t sleep, pumping investments into renovations, new

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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

UPDATE: U.S. to Open Canada and Mexico Borders for Non-Essential Travel Nov. 8

UPDATE: The White House announced that travel restrictions for travelers crossing from the Canada and Mexico borders into the U

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U.S.-Mexico border crossing.

World-Renowned DJ Kristaval Will Leave Your Attendees Spinning

In 1977 I started my career as a disc jockey. I was horrible.  I would just play music from beginning to end and was more excited about

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DJ/producer Kristaval.

Marriott Doubles Down on Diversity By Launching Howard Hospitality Week

Marriott International announced a partnership with Howard University to launch Howard Hospitality Week, which will begin October 25 this year with a

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Howard University.

‘Schitt’s Creek’ Star and Co-Creator Dan Levy to Speak at PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2022

Ew, David! More like: Yay, David! PCMA announced that Dan Levy, who played David Rose on the beloved Emmy Award-winning comedy Schitt’s Creek

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Kearney, Where the Heartland Gathers

Every year Kearney hosts more than 1,350 events. And that’s not just because Kearney is home to a university in the Heartland. There’s one simple

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One Event Professional’s Wellness Journey Coping With the Pandemic

That old saying “back in the saddle again” may be appropriate when it comes to experiencing in-person events, but the metaphorical horse has changed—

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Kayla Cook, owner of Kayla Cook Events.

Exciting New Meetings Technology: How the Latest Tech Tools Can Create Efficiencies and WOW Attendees

Presenter: Corbin Ball From new methods for running virtual and hybrid meetings to extended reality and beyond, discover

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Southwest Airlines Cancelations and What They Mean for Future Travel

Southwest Airlines recently canceled

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Expert Cost-Saving Tips: Budgeting in the New Normal

As we begin to navigate back to face-to-face meetings moving forward, meeting professionals will be faced with new challenges. Tighter budgets,

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Virtual Event Sponsorships + Monetization

Sponsorships are so important for events, whether they are in-person, virtual or a combination of the two. With Cvent’s Virtual Attendee Hub,

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sponsor

Managing Stress Through Mindfulness in Chaotic Times

Think about stress and chaos and your learned patterns of reaction. Are yours optimal or less than? Do you feed the chaos and conflict, or do you

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The Digital Revolution: Static Webinars Reimagined for Maximum Engagement

Up until recently, webinar programs have remained relatively stagnant in terms of technology capabilities and audience expectations. But, with

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A Hybrid Meetings Primer: The Rise of the Smart Venue

When we return to onsite meetings, we will see the rapid rise of the “Smart Venue.” In a hybrid event environment, venues will need to invest in

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Hybrid How-To: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Successful Hybrid Event

With residual safety concerns, reduced travel budgets and restrictions still in effect, organizations are finding creative ways of satisfying both

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Site Selection in the Post-Shutdown World

Nothing, as we consider meetings for the second half of 2021 and into the future, is or will be the same as we venture forth to select, confirm or

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Site Selection

Backstage Pass: Producing Compelling Content that Drives Engagement

Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, one thing rings true–content is king. But in this new age of content consumption, how do you create a cohesive

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The State of the Industry Summit

With COVID-19 vaccines finding their way into arms across the U.S. and major destinations easing restrictions for public gatherings, momentum is

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Strategic Negotiating in the Post-Shutdown World

The only thing constant in our industry is change! This webinar will arm you with tactical strategies that will help you negotiate and defend your

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What’s Old Is New: Savannah’s Latest Property Investments and Historic Charm

There are few places like Savannah in the U.S. In fact, senior vice president of Visit Savannah, Jeff Hewitt, finds it hard to name even one

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View of Savannah from a DeSoto hotel guest room