20 Meetings Trendsetters Who Made a Difference in the Last Year

As we (hopefully!) soon exit the “pandemic era,” we thought giving recognition to those who have helped keep the industry afloat was in order, as it

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5 Tips for Eating Healthy on the Road

All-you-can-eat buffets, heaping spreads of more food than you could imagine and open bars throughout the evening are common sights to see at nearly

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Meetings Today LIVE! West Gives Attendees a Desert Adventure

More than 70 attendees descended upon Tucson, Arizona, for Meetings Today LIVE! West June 1-4, with a chance to make meaningful business connections

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Courtney Stanley and Sarah Soliman Launch ‘No Agenda’ Video Program

The host of Meetings Today’s Dare to Interrupt podcast, Courtney

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The Flip Side of GMID: Going Beyond Dollars

Global Meetings Industry Day, held April 12, 2018, is truly a

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2018 Sustainable Events Trends: Zero Waste, Service Projects and Partner Collaboration

The ways in which events are becoming sustainable, sometimes to the goal of zero waste, are increasingly innovative and exciting.“We’re in a

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SPIN Announces 40 Over 40 Winners

SPIN:Senior Professionals Industry Network announced the 2017 recipients of the

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Experts weigh in on budget tips for events

We at Meetings Today know that among all the other elements of executing a fabulous event, planners must keep an ever-keen eye on the bottom line.

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Safety Checklist for Transportation Services and Off-Site Activities

I present the following safety checklist for meeting planners and others in our industry to reference when recommending or accepting recommendations

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Industry Experts Lend Affordable Advice

Staying on budget while not compromising on quality and creativity is increasingly challenging with today’s ever-changing trends in meetings

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Beyond ADA: A Site Inspection and Disability Accommodation Checklist for Events

Most hotels in the U.S. say they are “ADA Compliant.” This checklist will guide you to look at what makes a meeting or

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5 Ways to Use Food to Inspire Change at Your Next Event

From September 19-24, 2018, I was immersed in the Terra Madre Salone Del Gusto

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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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Hard Rock Announces Japan Division

Hard Rock International, with presence in more than 74 countries, announced the

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Takeaways for Tomorrow’s Talent From the 2024 SITE Young Leaders Conference

The meetings and events industry is starting to become more aware of one game-changing statistic: By 2030, nearly 75% of the U.S. workforce will be

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SITE Young Leaders Conference 2024

IMEX America Promises Impactful Programming That Will Engage Attendees on Deeper Levels

Carrying the theme “impact” for the next two years, IMEX Group’s major annual tradeshows in Las Vegas and Frankfurt are striving to communicate the

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Photo of a large number of people walking into IMEX America 2023.

How a Disney World Hotel Handled the MLS COVID-19 Bubble

In summer 2020, Major League Soccer decided to play its 2020 MLS Is Back tournament in a “bubble” to dramatically decrease the chances that COVID-19

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No Agenda Episode #6: How To Build An Authentic Digital Brand

Building a trusted online brand is crucial in today's business landscape. We chat with Mike Ferreira, Founder of Meetings Made Easy who has

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Going Places

Florida The Daytona Beach Area CVB hired Alexander Michaels as a sales manager for the meetings and conventions department. Prior to the

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Going Places

Florida Visit Jacksonville hired Dennis Tracy as senior vice president of destination sales and marketing.

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