Super Bowl LVI and LACC Career Academy Showcase CSR Potential in L.A.

In Los Angeles, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities have long been important components of meeting programs. As in-person events bounce

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Consider These Women-Led Businesses in Seattle for Your Next Event

Seattle has many strengths for meetings. The new

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Trendsetter Tuesday: A Conversation With Dr. Brandi Baldwin

To celebrate our 2024

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Destinations International’s Annual Convention Explores the DMO of the Future

“Your jobs in your communities have never been more important,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of

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Here’s What to Expect at IMEX America 2023

Attendees at IMEX America will notice more than a few new elements at this year’s show, including major session format shifts, programming addressing

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IMEX America Preview: What to Expect at the 2022 Show

IMEX America, long known for premier education opportunities during Smart Monday and beyond, is putting its foot on the gas to consolidate and

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Meet the Women Behind Visit Seattle’s C-Suite

It’s a well-known fact that the meetings and events industry is

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On the Scene: Experiencing IMEX America as a First-Time Attendee

The first time I felt I truly experienced the world, I was roaming the streets of London alone at the ripe age of 17, independent and unafraid of

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Top Takeaways and Planner Insights From the 2025 Meetings Today Trends Survey

What's on the minds of your meeting and event planner colleagues? Our annual Meetings Today Trends Survey reveals all!We took a different tack this

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The Z: Using Social Media to Attract a Gen Z Audience

What do you consider a good first impression? A firm handshake and saying, “Nice to meet you,” or maybe an insightful conversation avoiding talk

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Naomi Hollas Shares Her Steps to Success in the Events Industry

Like she’s heard many others working in meetings and events say before, Naomi Hollas—who grew up in the highlands of Scotland—“fell into the industry

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3 Resorts With Commitments to Accessibility

Hotels and resorts across the country and around the world offer accommodations for guests with disabilities, but the presence of these

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Live Out Loud: Owning Who You Are, as Defined by You

Season 3, Episode 10 Guest: Zoe Moore, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant and Founder of Moore Consulting Agency

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The Z: Industry Organizations and Associations Offering Student Memberships

College professors don’t stress the importance of real-world experience for nothing.  Until you’ve stepped into the shoes of a professional

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A Multi-Generational Look at Women’s Leadership Journeys in the Meetings and Events Industry

Every morning throughout the U.S., approximately 600,000 people wake up to get ready for another day working in the meetings and events industry—

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Elevator to the Top: A Multi-Generational Look at Women’s Leadership Journeys in the Meetings and Events Industry

South Carolina Offers Signature Lures for Meetings and Events

From the phenomenal dining scene of historic Charleston to amazing coastal outdoor opportunities, some of the best golf in the world and the state

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The 2024 Meetings Trendsetters Paving New Paths in the Events Industry

Looking for a little inspiration to help guide your work in the meetings and events industry? These 20 Meetings Trendsetters have set a great example

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Fast Forward: What Planners Need to Know About the Future of Event Technology

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 2In this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt sits down with event technology expert

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Future-Focused Leadership: Balancing Today’s Needs With Tomorrow’s Vision

 Season 5, Episode 12 Guest: Jason Dunn, CEO, National Coalition of Black Meeting ProfessionalsAre

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Are You on the Bus? Association Trends with KiKi L'Italien and Michael Butera

 And now for something completely different...Association meetings thought-leader KiKi L'Italien, editor-in-chief of Association Chat

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