The Best Black Friday Deals for Meeting Planners This Holiday Season

Not sure what to give that meeting and event planner on your list this holiday season? We’ve compiled some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Former Meetings Today Editor Co-Authors Quirky Cape Cod Guidebook

Former Meetings Today editor and longtime meetings industry trade journalist Maria Lenhart has co-written a new book that delves into the deep

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9 Ways Planners can Collaborate With Event Service Profs

Coordinate schedules, confirm site visits, manage budgets, review every layout—it’s a lot. Every detail, every choice, makes an impact.Now, pull it

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Breaks Ground on $275 Million Renovation

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin broke ground on the largest renovation and expansion in the property’s history, adding an additional 120,000

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Why Phoenix Is All About Service and Collaboration for Events

Planning mega-events is certainly a team affair, and one DMO that has plenty of experience facilitating these high-profile happenings that register

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Traci DePuy Shares Her Journey From PR Rep to CMO

To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today has launched a new podcast series called "Trendsetter Tuesday," to learn more about the

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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy: Here’s What It Means for Meeting Planners

Spirit Airlines, the largest U.S. budget airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the carrier struggled with a long run of monthly

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Meetings Today LIVE! South Gives Attendees the Full Orlando Experience

Our final Meetings Today LIVE! event of the year welcomed attendees to the sunny city of Orlando, which has ranked No. 1 on Cvent’s list of the top

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Marriott International Survey Reveals Emerging Trends for CALA Meetings and Events in 2025

 As the meetings and events industry continues to evolve, planners are increasingly looking to the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) for fresh

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Claiming Your Seat at the Table: Community-Building, Journaling and Living Your Vision

Season 5, Episode 11 Guest: Aracelly Delgadillo, Senior Account Manager, International Sales, Metro Toronto Convention

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How This Omni Catering and Conferencing Star Builds Success in San Antonio

Recently named Catering & Conference Services Director of the Year for Omni Hotels & Resorts, and Manager of the Year on the property level,

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Why Meeting Planners Across Multiple Industries Are Choosing Orlando

Year after year, Cvent names Orlando the No. 1 meetings destination in the U.S. From small meetings groups to conventions with thousands of

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Major Tribal Casino Teams With Vegas Rival to Share Guest Benefits

In a collaboration that’s the first of its kind, Southern California’s Pechanga Resort Casino teamed up with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a

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4 Ways to Incorporate Improv Into Meeting Planning

I’ve been offering applied improv programs for groups for the past 30 years and teaching people how the tools of improv can improve their personal

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North Carolina Travel & Tourism Appoints Dennis Edwards Board Chair

Dennis Edwards, president and CEO Visit Raleigh, has been appointed as the new chair of the North Carolina Travel & Tourism Board of Directors.

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Why New York City Is a Global Sports Capital Primed for Events

Interviewed by a local news station ahead of his first match at the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships this August, defending champion Novak Djokovic

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A Caesars Global Wellness Summit Success Story

Wellness has become a bit of a force—odd as that phrase may sound—in the meetings and events industry.  In fact, a major marketing objective of

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Monique Ruff-Bell Talks Her Industry Journey From LL Cool J to TED

To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today has launched a new podcast series called "Trendsetter Tuesday," in order to learn more

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Taking Off: Why Greenville, South Carolina Is a Southeastern Gem Perfect For Your Next Meeting

“It’s time to get hip to this Southern town that is anything but small in terms of its civic ambition and international appeal,” said my

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4 Music Venues for Groups in West Virginia

Blessed with abundant natural resources ranging from tranquil mountains to raging rivers, West Virginia is a standout for travelers who want to

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