5 Mental Resets for Onsite Meeting Planners That Promote Positive Thinking

No matter how seasoned you may be as a meeting planner, every event throws a curveball (sometimes multiple curveballs) once you arrive onsite.

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10 Ways to Hyper-Personalize and Customize Events

From movies to music to shopping, today’s audiences expect every experience to be more customized, personalized and contextually relevant—meetings

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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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Clearwater, Tampa and St. Pete Beach Offer Groups Sun, Sand and Stellar Service

Three meeting planners share their experiences hosting events in three sunny and sandy Florida destinations—Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg.

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Breath of Fresh Air: How Air Quality Affects Attendee Productivity and Focus

There’s a reason everyone from doctors to meditation instructors tell you to take a deep breath when you’re feeling stressed and anxious. Mindful

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Courtney Stanley on Women's Empowerment in the Meetings Industry

Courtney Stanley, host of Meetings Today's Dare to Interrupt podcast, has championed women's empowerment in the meetings and events industry for more

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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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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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Inspiring Outdoor Venues in Monterey and Santa Cruz

When it comes to natural beauty and locally sourced food and beverage that is the envy of any destination, the Central California Coast towns of

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How an Event Services Team Can Help Meetings Hit Their Goals

Business event planning is equal parts strategy and art, such that even the most well-organized meetings can face last-minute surprises. Whether it’s

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Caesars’ Vice President of Meeting Operations Talks Attendee Safety

Chris Skelding joined Caesars Entertainment in the new position of vice president of meeting operations, bringing with him more than 25 years of

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5 Ways To Experience Louisville at The Galt House Hotel

A shot away from Whiskey Row, Louisville’s Only Waterfront HotelTM has quite the history.Originally a 60-room hotel, The Galt House Hotel's rich

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Atlantic City’s Persistent Push for Meetings Reaps Rewards

How did America’s resurgent coastal playground perform in 2018? Kevin Ortzman, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey and regional

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San Antonio and the Hill Country Are All About Festive Experiences

Visitors strolling down San Antonio’s festive River Walk can also treat themselves to some of the best Texas has to offer, from the historic

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J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles and the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., prove sometimes the best attractions don't cost a dime

Planners who explore the possibilities might be surprised how many impressive U.S. attractions won’t cost visiting attendees a dime, including

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