New Destinations International Courses Promote Supplier-Planner Collaboration

Before the end of the year, Destinations International (DI) will launch a new online certificate program for destination organization sales and

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Tips of the Trade - Mark Sonder

Quality entertainment can raise the bar at meetings, differentiate your organization from its competitors and enchant attendees. The people that

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A Peek Inside Sacramento’s Convention Package

Take a moment to think about a package—any type of package, from a newly delivered box on your doorstep to a digital bundle of services. What are

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Vineyards Less Traveled: 4 Off-the-Beaten-Path Wine Regions

Lower prices, less traffic and that sense of discovery are often the best reasons to consider alternatives to the familiar destinations when it comes

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Travel Delay Tips for Attendees in Limbo

I’m in a cafe in Paris down the street from the Eiffel Tower. Am I supposed to be in a cafe in Paris down the street from the Eiffel Tower? No

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Unapologetic Advocacy: Using Your Voice to Create Change

Season 2, Episode 11 Featured Guest: Nan Marchand Beauvois, senior vice president, membership and industry

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3 Ways Experienced Local Staff Bring Waikiki Meetings to Life

There are many beautiful beach destinations around the world, but when corporate groups visit Hawaii, they want to know they are in Hawaii. The best

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Kearney, Where the Heartland Gathers

Every year Kearney hosts more than 1,350 events. On average, that breaks down to at least one convention, trade show, meeting, or sporting event per

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Living Fearlessly, Embracing Change and Celebrating Life

Season 2, Episode 8Featured Guest: Megan Powers, Chief Strategist, Powers of MarketingHow often do we pause to

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The Must-Read Planner’s Guide to State College, Pennsylvania: Venues, F&B and Group Activities

Happy times are calling in State College, Pennsylvania. With branding elements that include annual “Happy Traveler” guides and the “Happy Thoughts

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4 Ways to Incorporate Improv Into Meeting Planning

I’ve been offering applied improv programs for groups for the past 30 years and teaching people how the tools of improv can improve their personal

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Orlando’s Hot Dining Scene Is Helping Children in Need

Sampling some of the best restaurants in Orlando’s booming food scene translates into helping local children in need as part of Visit Orlando’s

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Take 10 - Negotiations Parts 1 and 2: Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations for Better SMM

Meetings contract negotiation and Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) expert Robyn Mietkiewicz, director of global meeting management services at

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Puppy Love: 150 Lobby Dog Adoptions and Counting

Guests staying at Rancho Mirage, California’s The Westin Mission Hills Golf

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Greater Philadelphia’s ‘Revolutionary’ Event Year

“Let’s make history, together,” declared PCMA and CEMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat last October in advance of the 70th anniversary of PCMA and

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Wellness in Every Way

The world of wellness encompasses far more than eating your vegetables and aiming to hit 10,0000 steps a day. Wellness is understanding and

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Wichita, Kansas, Meetings Showcase Unassuming Hipness

The accolades are building. Dubbed by Thrillist earlier this year as “One of the Coolest Cities in America that Doesn’t Even

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The Weekly Wrap: Laughter Yoga, Texas Barbecue, Selfie Pancakes and More!

Meetings Today Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson shares a few yuks from his 

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The Weekly Wrap: Laughter Yoga, Texas Barbecue, Selfie Pancakes and More!

Meetings Today Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson shares a few yuks from his 

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