The AMEX Outlook

In looking at the landscape of the overall business travel industry, it is clear that the issues of 2008 will continue to create new challenges in

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In the Huddle: Q&A with Sam Joffray, President and CEO, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee

In 1995, Sam Joffray founded Concept Matters, an event and new media solutions company serving blue-chip clients including the New Orleans Saints,

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NFL Super Bowl Press Conference in August

Q&A: Industry Association Leaders

MPI Bruce MacMillan, President & CEOWhat major trends could affect meeting planners in 2009?

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Silicon Valley Is a Sports Haven for groups

Silicon Valley is known the world over as a place where innovation thrives and technological advancements are made, a place where very smart people

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AI Certification and More: Everything to Know From MPI’s IMEX Presser

A new CFO, board member changes, the acquisition of a Canadian event industry show and new certificates and initiatives for MPI Academy, including

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MPI Press Confernece at IMEX 2023

Taking Off: Saint Lucia Is Primed for Immersive Incentive Programs

Is it just me, or does everyone know someone who has traveled to Saint Lucia recently?The island in the East Caribbean stands out for its towering

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Beach and Pitons, Saint Lucia.

How Visit Raleigh Stepped Up Its Services for Planners During COVID-19

While it may be tempting for DMOs to hide their figurative heads in the sand because of the severe impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on their

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Visit Raleigh Wish You Were Here campaign

The Outreach Program Offers CSR Activities That Feed the Soul

Doing good on a grand scale is all in a day’s work for Richard McNary, who heads up the meetings industry effort for

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Nevada Announces Tiered Reopening Timeline

Updated April 14, 2021: Gov. Sisolak Sets Goal to Open Nevada 100% By June 1 Nevada will lift statewide social distancing mandates May 1,

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The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

How to Create More Welcoming Events

In a Smart Monday session at IMEX 2018 named “Redesigning Inclusive

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5 Tips to Handle Room Poachers for Your Meetings

Room poaching is one of those stubborn meetings and events industry problems that deftly avoids even the best efforts to snuff it out.It’s the

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On the Scene: Destinations International 2018 Annual Convention Kicks Off on Positive Note

Destinations International kicked off its

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GMIC Partners With UNICEO for Sustainability

Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), the worldwide association dedicated to the spread of

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W Hotels Plans Downtown L.A. Debut

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Meetings Today LIVE! National Gives Attendees a Taste of Texas

This week, more than 100 people traveled far and wide to Irving, Texas, just outside of Dallas, for our first Meetings Today LIVE! event of 2025.From

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Meetings Today LIVE! National attendees at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa

Cvent Integrates New AI Tool CventIQ Across Its Platform

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the meetings and events industry continues, with a big announcement from industry tech giant,

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Reggie Aggarwal, CEO of Cvent, addresses the crowd during Cvent CONNECT 2025

Talking Tech

Let’s face it, the Facebook revolution is upon us. According to statistics on its website (

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Social Club

Let’s face it, the Facebook revolution is upon us. According to statistics on its website (

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How Groups Can Burn Rubber at the BMW Performance Center

Groups craving high-octane thrills that challenge their core notions of driving safety and techniques will get more than they bargain for at the

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Tyler Davidson prepares to drive a BMW at the BMW Performance Driving School.

How the Trump Administration May Impact Medical Meetings

The Trump Administration’s influence on the medical meetings industry will depend on multiple factors, including the president-elect’s policies,

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