Off-Site Medical Faves

A fabulous medical event is more than a top-notch venue, cutting-edge sessions and popular presenters. What attendees really remember is the

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20 Meetings Trendsetters Who Made a Difference in the Last Year

As we (hopefully!) soon exit the “pandemic era,” we thought giving recognition to those who have helped keep the industry afloat was in order, as it

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MGM Springfield Opens in Massachusetts

MGM Resorts International opened Massachusetts’ first resort-casino,

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Planners Share Pros and Cons of Working With Unions

Collective bargaining is a major component of the meetings, events and tradeshow industry. Those who are part of collective bargaining units—or

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3 Ways to Drive Post-Event ROI and Impact

After months of tireless and meticulous planning for a flawless corporate event, you have created something that transports your attendees to another

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Meeting Industry’s First Sustainable Standards Now Available

Professionals in the meetings industry have access to the very first green meetings and event standards in the areas of Audiovisual, Communication

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Eastern Iowa

There’s more than meets the eye in Eastern Iowa; Midwestern hospitality flows like the rivers that thread through these cities, and the area

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Airports on High Alert After Brussels Attacks

BRUSSELS, BelgiumThe global aviation industry is on high alert following multiple explosions at the main Brussels Airport and a subway station in the

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3 Trends to Watch From IACC's 2019 Meeting Room of the Future Report

IACC surveyed 250 meeting professionals and suppliers from five continents for its

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Take 10 - F&B Trends: Forecasts Versus Reality With Tracy Stuckrath

Tracy Stuckrath answers additional questions from the 

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How Groups Can Answer the Ancient Call of Tucson

In the early 1980s, we regularly drove from San Diego to see my grandparents in Green Valley, Arizona, south of Tucson. Each visit included an

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Sunset over Tucson

'Now' Negotiating

Unless you’ve jettisoned all electronic and paper media, you know a chorus of voices are predicting a U.S. economic recession, possibly the

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CVBs Enter Triage Mode in the Wake of COVID-19 Staff Reductions

COVID-19 has cut a path of destruction through the meetings industry, and among the hardest hit are DMOs/CVBs, which are cutting staff as much of

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Industry Issues Meetings Guidelines

Responding to mounting legislative pressure to regulate the meetings, events and incentive/recognition travel industries, members of the industry-

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Built for Big Groups and Bigger Ideas: Get to Know Portland’s LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center

Nestled in Portland’s City Center, the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is a shining example of versatility, accessibility and sustainability, making

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Oregon Convention Center exterior

Top Reason to Meet in Philadelphia? Our Focus on Customer Service

Our destination experts are ready to help plan your next event. From your initial outreach to the closing session, our team is with you every step of

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Meeting Industry’s First Sustainable Standards Now Available

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Professionals in the meeting industry have access to the very first green meetings and event standards in the areas of

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Industry Issues Meetings Guidelines

Responding to mounting legislative pressure to regulate the meetings, events and incentive/recognition travel industries, members of the industry-

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Embassy Suites Wins First LEED Certification

The Embassy Suites Denver Downtown/Convention Center became the first hotel within the Embassy Suites brand to win LEED certification (Silver) from

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The Entertainment Capital also ranks as a meetings capital

As in previous years of our annual Meetings Today Las Vegas state-of-the-industry report, Las Vegas once again is dominating the North American

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