Six Great Teambuilding Options in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, South Dakota, is a world-renowned destination, from the shrine of democracy—Mount Rushmore—to the continuing work at Crazy Horse Memorial

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Choosing Entertainment: How to Align Your Event's Mission, Vibe and Audience

When it comes to corporate-event planning, entertainment is often one of the last decisions made, but one of the main things attendees remember after

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How to Create Entry-Level Events Job Listings That Actually Target the Right Candidate

A recent LinkedIn post stopped my scroll abruptly. A marketing

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Why So Many Event Professionals Burn Out and Don’t Talk About It

Meeting planners and event professionals are expected to deliver flawless experiences, manage constant pressure and stay calm behind the scenes, no

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The Z: Gen Z Is Setting Boundaries During Business Travel and Events Are Adapting

When I’m traveling for work, whether it be to cover an industry tradeshow or attend a fam trip, one thing I tend to leave behind almost every time is

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The Z: Gen Z Is Setting Boundaries During Business Travel and Events Are Adapting

East Coast Gaming Resorts Up Their All-Purpose Group Appeal

In the early 1990s, Las Vegas embarked on an accelerated plan to diversify beyond gaming. Following suit, East Coast operators likewise transformed

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What’s New: Major Updates From Nebraska’s 3 Leading Meetings Destinations

Brand-new developments are breaking out across the state of Nebraska. The Cornhusker State’s three major meetings destinations—Omaha, Lincoln and

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Setting the Stage: Expert Advice for Affordable, Effective AV and Production

In March, Meetings Today conducted a survey of 70 corporate, association and independent planners attending a webinar on event contracts. The

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3 Big Ten Universities That Double as Meeting Venues

With a fresh squad and a new head coach, an unlikely competitor made it to the Elite Eight round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s College Basketball tournament

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The Power of Togetherness: Leading With Connection in a Disconnected World

Season 7, Episode 5Guest: Melissa Majors, Inspirer, Storyteller, Author and Coach, Melissa Majors ConsultingMelissa

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Overlooked Mental Health Risks at Meetings, and Steps to Solve Them

The first time I went to a networking event after starting my career in September 2025, I felt discouraged by a room full of unfamiliar faces, like I

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Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Tech‑Ready Meeting Venues Offer Onsite Testing Facilities

In 2019, Ann Arbor was ranked a “top new tech hub” by Bloomberg. The Michigan city came in at No. 3 on the list, trailing only Denver, Colorado, and

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Putting on a Show: Joelle Morgan, New Chief Experience Officer for Bishop McCann

Joelle Morgan has known since she was four years old that the live-events business was for her.“I started playing the piano back then, and I became a

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Outdoor Soft Adventure Opportunities for Groups in Portland, Oregon

This rise of “soft adventure”—low-barrier, high-impact outdoor experiences that don’t require extreme skill—is pushing planners to look toward

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N.J. Meadowlands on Track to Welcome $3 Billion Convention Center Project

The Greater New York City region is set to welcome a major new

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Taking Off: The Revival of Philadelphia’s Fishtown Neighborhood

Meetings Today Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman said it first: “Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood is a great catch for groups.” Just north of

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20 Useful Takeaways from Global Meetings Industry Day

On Wednesday, May 6, the meetings and hospitality industry celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day with local gatherings in cities ranging from

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For Meetings, Missouri Doesn't Miss

The Show-Me State’s biggest cities, St. Louis and Kansas City, are chock full of new hospitality developments yet maintain their unique local

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Amex GBT Bought by AI-Focused Private-Equity Firm for $6.3 Billion

On May 4, technology-focused private-equity firm Long Lake Management agreed to purchase all outstanding shares of Amex Global Business Travel stock

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Survey Says: Human Connection Key to Meetings Success

In a world increasingly driven by technology and analytics, human connection is still paramount—take that, AI!—when it comes to what attendees desire

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