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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4 Issues Ailing the Associations Segment in 2025

The associations segment

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Luxury Redefined: Gritty Lessons in Incentives From Riding Castle to Castle in France’s Loire Valley

To design epic event experiences, you must be comfortable with being uncomfortable.In late June, I found myself trotting through the Loire Valley in

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Luxury Redefined: Gritty Lessons in Incentives From Riding Castle to Castle in France’s Loire Valley

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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Destinations International Forms Partnership With Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

In alignment with its commitment to Indigenous tourism, Destinations International (DI) announced a new partnership with the Indigenous Tourism

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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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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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Three Unique Luggage Gifts for the Business Traveler in Your Life

The holidays rapidly approach, and those of us who travel as part of our profession are forever in need of that perfect piece of luggage that’s

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I'd like to propose my organization start some CSR practices at our events. How should I begin?This is a really common question I

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8 Group Activities to Consider When Visiting the Coastal Carolinas 

When travelers picture the coastal Carolinas, they surely think of bright sunny days on the beach. Maybe they also think of Netflix’s dramatic series

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5 Experts on the State of Pharma Meetings During the Pandemic

Pharma and medical meetings, like all other segments that rely on in-person meetings for education and collaboration, were throttled by the COVID-19

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The Data Download for Navigating Events and Sourcing Strategies

Ready to decode the latest event data? Join us for an insight-packed session where we bring together the freshest findings from three powerhouse

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One Year Later: Where Does Public Safety and Security Stand in Vegas After Harvest Festival Shooting?

The mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival on October 1, 2017, tragically underscored the challenges of securing one of the world’s

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Group-Friendly Michelin Dining in Texas

In November 2023, the Michelin Guide made its Texas debut in a three-year deal. Staged at Houston’s event-capable 713 Music Hall, the inaugural

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Battling the Housing Pirates

That hotel contract you signed a couple of years ago may give you confidence about sleeping room rates, availability and your event budget, but

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Site Inspections During a Pandemic: A COVID-19 Meetings Safety Checklist

Having been a meeting planner for nearly 40 years, I’ve been on my share of site inspections. However, I haven’t done one for quite some time. Not

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Industry ROI Tools

More CoverageCase Study: Business Value Defined

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Freeman Earns Sustainability Certification

Freeman, a global provider of brand and event experiences, announced it has received the

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Highlights and Planner Insights From the 2026 Meetings Today Trends Survey

Key Takeaways:Meetings budgets battle climbing costsBiggest career threats for meeting

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