Danielle LeBreck | Meetings Today

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Danielle worked at Meetings Today from March 2019 to September 2025, after seven years of editorial experience in the travel and food industries. She oversaw the destination content for Meetings Today and collaborated with the team on digital content strategy and content marketing initiatives.

Enhanced cleaning procedures at Raleigh Convention Center

Through Certifications and Safety Training, Raleigh Is Poised to Welcome Back Groups

Through certifications and safety trainings, Raleigh is ready to welcome back groups safely. Read to see what venues and hospitality partners are doing to prepare for live meetings.

The EVS team at the MCC mailed out more than 114,000 vote-by-mail ballots to voters in Minneapolis on the first day of early voting, September 18.

Convention Centers Filling Unlikely Role As Election Hubs

Sitting empty of large meetings during the pandemic, some convention centers are taking on unique roles. Read how the Minneapolis Convention Center is filling the event void by serving as a processing and drop-off site for mail-in ballots, plus other examples.

CAESARS FORUM

A Look Inside the New CAESARS FORUM and Its First Event

Danielle LeBreck sits down with Caesars Entertainment and ConferenceDirect, who collaborated together to design ConferenceDirect's annual partner meeting at the new CAESARS FORUM in Las Vegas. Listen or read their transcript to learn about their hybrid approach, how F&B was modified and more.

Australia Next: New Properties and Incentive News From Australia’s Crystalbrook Collection

Meetings Today catches up with Kylie Brajak of Australia’s Crystalbrook Collection to learn more about new properties in Cairns, incentive options in Queensland and more in this podcast.

How COVID-19 Is Changing Meeting Space Design

Kevin Dana of CORT Events highlights key design trends and how the pandemic is changing meeting space designs for live meetings. Learn more.

4 Pre-Event Communication Strategies for Meeting Planners in the Pandemic Era

If moving forward with live meetings during COVID-19, consider these pre-event communication strategies for success and safety.

How CVBs Are Using Virtual Tech to Help Meeting Planners Scout Destinations

From 360 virtual reality tours of convention centers to virtual FAMs and wellness workshops, CVBs have creatively marketed their destinations for meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Standout Venues and Meetings Updates from Montana

Outdoor event options, nearby National Parks and recent renovations and openings in key cities like Billings and Missoula put Montana in a good position for future group gatherings, especially for regional drive-to meetings.

Upgrades to the Boise Centre Set Idaho Up Well for Hybrid Meetings

Outdoor event options and recent upgrades to the convention center make Boise a compelling option for regional Northwest meetings.

What Will Incentive Travel Look Like in 2020 and 2021?

Experts in the incentive travel industry weigh in on the status of incentive trips amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and offer predictions for how programs will look while the world waits for a vaccine.