Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Thrive on Sustainability

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Vermont’s State Billboard Act, spearheaded by late state lawmaker Ted Riehle. Opposed by farmers and

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Detroit’s Innovation and Creativity Bring in New Meetings Business

The spirit of innovation and creativity is alive and well in Detroit, as evidenced by the hundreds of new meetings, sporting events and conventions

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Tourism Australia Reveals Findings From Its 2024 Business Events Consumer Demand Project

Tourism Australia’s specialist business events unit released new international research findings that bode well for incentive programs in Australia

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Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. Credit: Tourism Australia.

IMEX America 2025: All of Our Event Coverage in One Place

The meeting and event industry's largest tradeshow of the year IMEX America kicked off its 2025 tradeshow this week at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas,

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Milwaukee and Surrounds Showcase Distinctive Settings

The Milwaukee area’s vast array of standout group off-site venues represents everything from its rich history to its impressive lineup of

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SmithBucklin Acquires 360 Live Media

Association services company SmithBucklin acquired

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How to Improve Employee Recruitment and Retention

Surprise! As surveys of hundreds of the world’s most successful and innovative companies show, having more time, money or manpower isn’t the secret

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Interview With Two Industry Lawyers on Contracts

I reached out to two hospitality industry attorneys—Kelly Franklin Bagnall (KB), who works on the supplier side of our

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Hyatt Bans Hate Groups, Civil Rights Groups Praise Effort

Hyatt Hotels Corporation President and CEO Mark Hoplamazian recently announced

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Network with Confidence: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Interaction Overload

Season 5, Episode 10 DetailsGuest: Shideh Doerr, CEO & Chief Magician Officer, JabberYakDo you struggle with

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Case Study: Philadelphia CVB | 2017 RIMS Conference

Group: RIMS—the

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How California Cities Are Creating More Inclusive Destinations for Meetings

As one of the most diverse states in America, championing open-mindedness and striving for inclusive meetings where attendees feel welcome is woven

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5 Must-Try Restaurants to Visit When Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska

Philadelphia has the Philly cheesesteak. Chicago has deep-dish pizza. New Orleans has the po’boy, and Baltimore has the crabcake. But Omaha, Nebraska

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Only in Omaha!

Zentila Unveils Third-Party Sourcing Solution

ORLANDOZentila, an online strategic sourcing platform for meetings and conventions, unveiled illuminate3P, the first meetings sourcing and management

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Luxury Redefined: The Evolution of Wellness in Corporate Luxury Events

Another wave of wellness-driven, emotionally resonant experiences is taking center stage in luxury corporate events, reflecting broader consumer

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Luxury Redefined: The Evolution of Wellness in Corporate Luxury Events

2018 Year in Review: Hotel Strikes

There were a number of notable hotel strikes and labor actions in major meetings and conventions destinations across the U.S. in 2018, with actions

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Last-minute holiday F&B ideas for breakout sessions

A meeting around the holidays calls for a breakout session with a little something special.Put away your cheese plates and store-bought sugar cookies

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Napa Valley and Sonoma County Offer Variety for Meetings Agendas

Sonoma CountySonoma County may be one of the top wine regions in the world, but the multifaceted destination offers much more than premium

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Collage of Chateau Montelena (left) and Armstrong Redwoods State Park.