8 Hospitality Industry Professionals Share Tips for Managing Stress

Paramedics. Head chefs. Emergency room nurses. Judges. Military members. Police officers. Meeting and event planners.These are among the most

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Hilton Debuts Video Series on Meetings and Travel

MCLEAN, Va.With the goal of providing meeting professionals and customers with key insights and best practices, Hilton Worldwide has launched Hilton

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The Inner Work: Shaping Leadership Through Reflection and Resilience

Season 6, Episode 9 DetailsFeatured Guest: Sasha Saladziak, Director of National Special Events, Live Nation Canada

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Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center Conducts a Massive Security Exercise

When Executive Director Mark

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Net-Zero Carbon Events Initiative Gears Up to Release Measurement Guidance

At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, a group of events industry professionals emerged with a newfound

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Teambuilding Has Changed. So Must You.

I know, I know… just the word “teambuilding” brings to mind images of Steve Carell’s Michael Scott character on episodes of The Office.

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The Future of Working With CVBs: 4 Key Tips From Expert Meeting Planners

Destinations International—the world’s largest

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CIC Unveils New APEX Committee Officers

ALEXANDRIA, Va.The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has announced the 2015 officers of the Accepted Practice Exchange (APEX) Standards Review

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The Z: 3 Ways to Mentally Reset and Shift to a Positive Mindset

My head and I don’t get along—and we never really have.I’ve been in and out of therapy since I was 8 years old. The reason changes depending on my

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The Z: Master Your Mind

New Certification Developed for Healthy Travel Destinations

WASHINGTON, D.C.As the market for healthy travel options for business and leisure segments continues to expand, a new nonprofit called the Institute

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Event Service Professionals Publish Meetings DEI Guide

The knowledge and duties of event service professionals (ESPs), aka convention service managers, is where the rubber meets the road in the meetings

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10 Meetings and Events Data Protection Tips

Recent high-profile data breach cases that impacted some of the biggest players in the hospitality world have brought the issue of data security home

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How California Is Helping Green Your Event's F&B Plan

California has long been a pioneer in the sustainability arena. From protecting its natural wonders, including the nation’s largest state park system

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3 Medical Meeting Compliance Programs for Planners

Planning any type of meeting or event is always a stress-inducing affair, but with the rampant regulations in the murky world of pharmaceutical and

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How to Leverage Travel Risk Management to Develop a Meetings and Events Plan

If you are starting a

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In Louisiana, Land-Based Casinos Gain Ground and Groups Reap the Benefits

Last February, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana debuted on the footprint of the old Diamond Jacks Riverboat. The new, $270 million casino complex

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IAEE Unveils Certified Exhibition Program

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) announced the launch of its newest initiative, the

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10 Tricks to Take Your Webinars from Boring to Buzzworthy

Audience expectations for webinars have changed. Are you keeping up? From the initial email invite, to the registration page, to producing the live

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Government Planners Rev Up for Yearly Meet

PORTLAND, Ore.The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) is hosting its annual education conference on May 6-8, 2014, in Portland, Ore.,

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Dear Ashley: How Can We Connect More Authentically at Tradeshows?

Dear Ashley, with the IMEX tradeshow coming up, what advice do you have to connect more authentically with people we meet?

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Ashley took part in Dear World's hosted portrait sessions at the Inspiration Hub at IMEX 2021, sharing her signature phrase "Curiosity Creates Kindness"