10 Products to Help Reduce Stress and Stay Relaxed

As the 2025 event calendar is nearing its end, meeting and event planners can use their time around the holidays to rest and recharge with the help

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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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How to Create More Welcoming Events

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

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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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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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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

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

Destinations International kicked off its

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W Hotels Plans Downtown L.A. Debut

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Why San Diego Is Becoming One of the Hottest Meetings Destinations in the U.S.

The Greater San Diego

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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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3 Hotel Brands That Are Personalizing Guest Gifting Experiences

The last thing meeting attendees need is another branded, reusable, insulated water bottle. They were “cool” in the moment, a once unique and

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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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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

Five foodie cities leave a mouthwatering mark

Based in Lyon, France, Delice is a global network of 22 “Good Food Cities” collaboratively focused on best practices for gastronomy, including

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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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One Take on How Women's Leadership Has Evolved in the Meetings Industry

Over the past 35 years in the workforce, leadership norms didn’t evolve in ways that welcomed women; they evolved through the pressure, presence and

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SmithBucklin Launches Association Measurement Tool

Association management and services company SmithBucklin launched

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Association Meetings

Faced with declining staff positions and membership, associations are increasingly turning to third parties for help with event planning as well as

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New Jersey finds its groove with superstar acts and venues

Cultural capital New York City and history capital Philadelphia may bookend the Garden State, but New Jersey resonates with its own, singular star

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