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Read More Articles by Jeff Heilman

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Jeff Heilman
Senior Contributor

Brooklyn, N.Y.-based independent journalist Jeff Heilman has been a Meetings Today contributor since 2004, including writing our annual Texas and Las Vegas supplements since inception. Jeff is also an accomplished ghostwriter specializing in legal, business and Diversity & Inclusion content.

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The Las Vegas Meetings and Events Momentum Isn't Slowing Down

Senior contributor Jeff Heilman discovers why Las Vegas continues to be a grand slam for group business following a busy journey to the convention powerhouse in October.

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

New York City is a star on the global sports stage, so it’s game on for group tours, outings and events—and opportunities to give back.

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Exit Interview: Larry Sieg reflects on 40 years in Atlantic City’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Outgoing Visit Atlantic City President & CEO Larry Sieg reflects on 40 years in Atlantic City’s tourism and hospitality industry.

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As Virginia Surges, Three New CVB Leaders Seize the Moment

Virginia loves business, and business loves Virginia back. Three Virginia CVB leaders share their outlook, next-phase strategies, benchmarks for success and more.

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Booming San Antonio Stays Rooted in History and Culture

Get ready for a second Metroplex in Texas, as the San Antonio and Austin metropolitan areas, connected by the I-35 corridor, are expanding rapidly. 

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Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on How the 2024 Election Will Impact Meetings and Events

In this Meetings Today podcast, senior contributor Jeff Heilman speaks with Destination DC President and CEO Elliott Ferguson at IMEX America 2024 in Las Vegas about the impact of the 2024 election on meetings and events, Destination DC’s new Connected Campus program for planners, sustainability and more.

WATCH: Iconic Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Implodes in Spectacular Fashion

Watch as the iconic Tropicana Hotel and Casino was imploded with a spectacular fireworks display to make room for Las Vegas' newest $1.5 billion sports stadium.

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania Is a Small City With Big Event Potential

Sitting 70 miles west of Philadelphia, Lancaster City is a growing center with a distinct urban feel and big-city amenities, including Pennsylvania’s second-busiest Amtrak station and 90,000 square feet of space at Lancaster County Convention Center.

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New Projects in Pittsburgh That Up Its Event Potential

Pittsburgh is a major city composed of districts and neighborhoods that ride the rollercoaster of an ingenious system of roads and bridges and hold many discoveries within. New projects on the horizon continue to make the destination a welcoming and accessible win for groups.

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A Journey Through the Texas Gulf Coast Reveals Compelling Group Options

Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman journeys through Texas’ Gulf Coast and discovers community and wonder—plus a host of venues ready for group business.

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