Noteworthy - East August 2010

The CIC announced the appointment of a new Leadership Council to lead CIC’s APEX initiative. As part of the planned transition the previous

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GBTA to Partner With MPI at Frankfurt Event

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and

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Meetings F&B Expert Tracy Stuckrath Launches Online Course

Meetings F&B expert and 

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Thrive! meetings & events’ Tracy Stuckrath. Credit: thrive! meetings & events

Should You Use In-House AV or Third-Party AV for Your Next Event?

As splashy technology becomes more and more desirable at meetings and events, planners continue to weigh the wows with the costs, constantly

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Health Risk Alert: How to Protect Meeting and Event Attendees From the Measles Outbreak

A measles outbreak in the U.S. that threatens to become a pandemic may carry major repercussions for the meetings and conventions industry.Measles,

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APEX Defines Green Meetings Standards

The CIC's Accepted Practices Exchange Initiative (APEX) formed a new panel to develop standards for organizations that produce green meetings. The

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

When Executive Director Mark

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Photo of two people running during a security exercise at Orange County Convention Center.

How Visit Milwaukee and San Francisco Travel Add a Human Touch to AI

The epochal launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 catapulted the world into a new digital era, with artificial intelligence at its core. ChatGPT

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LeRoy Butler poses in front of a Milwaukee mural for Ask LeRoy. Credit: Visit Milwaukee

How Anaheim and Orange County Are Leaders in Sustainability

The mindset of planners is changing when it comes to sustainability. No longer is it a nice-to-have element at meetings, but it’s more often than not

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Anaheim Convention Center rooftop garden

Ocean City, MD: Stress-Free Planning Process

Ocean City, MD's Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Convention

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No Attendee Left Behind: Making Events Accessible to All

Did you know that one out of four of your event attendees is likely to have a disability?1 Events that aren’t designed with attendees that have

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Tourism Australia’s Signature Incentive Showcase Shows Off Melbourne

Tourism Australia’s (TA) signature business events and incentives showcase Australia Next returned to Melbourne/Narrm (the traditional Aboriginal

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performance during media lunch at Playhouse. Credit: Tourism Australia

MPI Releases Meetings Value Study

MPI released the Business Value of Meetings study, identifying such benchmarking elements as the percentage of businesses who measure

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4 Destinations in California’s Wine Country Offering a Feast for the Senses

California’s world-renowned Wine Country is known for producing premium, award-winning wines worth traveling for. Millions visit the destination

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Jordan Estate Garden Healdsburg

5 Quick Tips for Vegan and Gluten-Free Catering for Successful Events

Event planners know that food and beverage can make or break an event. It’s a key factor in the attendee experience—yet for those with dietary

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Sustainable options bolster ‘people, planet and profit’

They eat right, exercise and get quality sleep while at home. Is it any wonder why participants are asking for the same considerations when traveling

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CIC Expands APEX Committee Leadership

ALEXANDRIA, Va.The Convention Industry Council (CIC) announced that Kelly

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The Z: 4 Tips for Intentional Conversations That Lead to Real Connections

Communication hasn’t always been easy for me, but to be a journalist, I knew I had to change that.College was a safe place for me to figure it all

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The Z: 4 Tips for Intentional Conversations That Lead to Real Connections

Myrtle Beach Convention Center Opens Sensory Safe Space

When Google delivered a presentation on neurodivergent disorders to City of Myrtle Beach employees, Tiffany Andrews, sales and marketing coordinator

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Serenity Spectrum Space

ASAE Purchases Convene Green Alliance

ASAE has acquired Convene Green Alliance (CGA), a membership organization focused on green meeting practices, from IMN Solutions, an association and

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