Addressing Mental Health and Wellness in the Meetings Industry—and Why It’s Important

Rachael Riggs was working an event in Dallas for a software company when she was told there was a “911.” “They said ‘Rachael, you need to come to

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Meetings Wellness Guru Lee Papa Shares Her Vision of the Future

Over the last decade, I have had gut feelings about certain trends that came fully to fruition. Some I acted on and others I did not, if it was not

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Get to Know the Meritage Collection’s 3 Meetings-Ready Hotels

Creating memorable events is what meeting planners strive for, and at the Meritage Collection

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Meetings Today LIVE! Scores a Touchdown With Closing Event at Allegiant Stadium

Meetings Today LIVE! West in Las Vegas wrapped an experiential, in-person program Wednesday, July 21. The event brought together 63 meeting industry

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Visit Omaha Taps Deborah Ward as New Executive Director

Visit Omaha has a new leader—one who’s a familiar face. The official tourism authority for the City of Omaha and Douglas County announced today that

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The Sun Rises Again in Los Angeles for Meetings and Events

Everyone loves a comeback story, and after fully reopening for groups on June 15, Los Angeles has a movie-grade script prepared.  First, the

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How Baltimore Hosted Its First Major Convention Since the Onset of COVID-19

“This is a proud city,” I heard someone say about Baltimore, during a media FAM hosted by Visit Baltimore and Destinations International (DI) ahead

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COVID-19 Didn’t Slow Columbus Down

The country’s 14th largest city developed innovative digital programming to enhance the return to in-person meetings. While meetings and

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Girl Code, Outspokenness and Awkward Moments

Season 2, Episode 7 Guest: Kate Patay, Chief Strategist, Patay Consulting How does our behavior either strengthen or undermine our credibility

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4 Trends for CVBs/DMOs Post-Pandemic—And What They Mean for Planners

CVB and destination marketing professionals both domestic and abroad descended on Baltimore in mid-July for Destinations International’s (DI) Annual

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Atlantic City’s Bold Renewal Plan for the Future

Emerging from the pandemic on sure footing, Atlantic City is aiming to stand apart in the group market with

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How to Prepare Your Meetings and Events Firm for an Uncertain Future

If there’s one thing that the last two years (and a close brush with COVID-19's economic impact) have taught meeting and event planners, it’s that

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Sourcing Hyper-Locally in NYC? This Brooklyn Chef Looks to the Skies

Raised on Long Island, Denevin Miranda’s passion for cooking 

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Transform Your Meetings and Events at Disney

When you partner with Disney for your meeting, you access best-in-class planners, industry-leading technology, world-class culinary experts and

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You Don’t Know Oxnard. It's One of California's Best-Kept Secrets.

Visit Oxnard invites travelers to rediscover Oxnard, California with a new campaign titled, “You Don’t Know Oxnard”. Nestled on the Central Coast,

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On Demand Webinar - Strategic Negotiating in the Post-Shutdown World

In this free one-hour webinar, Robyn Mietkiewicz, strategic partner for INNOV8 Meetings + Events, will help you navigate all of the pitfalls and

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5 Incentive Travel Trends to Watch

In 2020, the future of incentive travel was

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How AV Tech Upped Its Game During the Pandemic

The pandemic has changed many things in our lives, including meetings and events.  Last year, AV production companies showcased their ability

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4 New Intriguing Hotels in New York and Pennsylvania

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the East. New York  Set to open

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