Florida Governor Adds $3M to Red Tide Efforts

Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is committing an additional $3 million in grant funding to

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Idaho boasts a wide variety of scenic golf settings

The picturesque Gem State inspires meeting groups to spend some time outdoors, and one of the main activities perfect for attendee networking and

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Corporate Planner Pros Share Ways to Pull Off Stellar Events

Your single most important activity as a planner is not in the job description: Keeping track of trends and adjusting your business to take advantage

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5 Interactive Learning Formats to Engage, Inform and Inspire

Designing meetings that truly engage attendees in novel, experiential ways is the key to successful programs.An educational session entitled

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GMIC Education Roadmap Gives APEX Standards Life

The Green Meeting Industry Council rolled out a roadmap to help follow recently released green meeting standards. The move comes after the CIC

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Marketing Your MAGIC

Meetings industry statistics indicate that the vast majority of meeting planners and other event professionals are women. Research by Catalyst and

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Greater Los Angeles is a natural for outdoor events

With a climate that is practically guaranteed to be sunny and temperate at any time of year, Los Angeles is the ideal destination for taking at least

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10 Restaurants in Indiana That Cater to Convention Groups

Indiana is acclaimed for its agriculture, but many acres away from its farms, the state’s two largest cities are recognized for their Hoosier

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Vietnam: A Rising Star

Vietnam is a country that's experiencing monumental growth right now and is firmly looking to a future of economic prosperity and global integration

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Ireland's culinary renaissance is good news for groups

From “Breakfast Month” in January to this month’s “Love Dairy” to “Christmas & Premium Foods” in

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NAMM Blasts a Rocking Return to the Anaheim Convention Center

For nearly 50 years, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has descended upon the Anaheim Convention Center, bringing tens of thousands

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NAMM Show 2024 Outisde Anaheim Convention Center

Fast Forward: What the Future of Event Accessibility Looks Like

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 4 On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews Stephen Cutchins, one

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Take 10: F&B Budget Secrets With Patti Shock

Patti Shock answers additional questions from the 07

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Check Out the 2016 Green Venue Report

Convention and exhibition centers are dedicating resources to divert waste from landfills, valuing sustainable food, seeing the importance of

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CSR Activities for Groups to Give Back When Visiting Hawaiʻi

As both leisure and business tourism bounces back in the wake of the pandemic, travelers continue to seek out ways to

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Desert Destinations Deliver Contemplative Group Outing Options

Not all deserts are alike. For example, different altitudes pose different opportunities for flora and fauna at each level.  “High” deserts near

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Eco-Friendly Meetings in California Pave the Way for a More Sustainable Events Industry

Eco-friendly meetings come naturally in California, which is the birthplace of the green movement. Its beginnings go back to the 1890s, with the

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Think Beyond the Boardroom on Hilton Head Island

Pristine beaches, a warm Lowcountry climate and world-class golfing facilities have long made Hilton Head Island the destination of choice for

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Wellness speakers who inspire and motivate change

One of the best ways to bring wellness into a meetings agenda is to hire a speaker well versed and experienced in topics ranging from meditation to

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Mastering Negotiation in a Constantly Evolving Market

This advanced-level workshop is designed to empower meeting professionals with the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully navigate complex

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