Following an extensive nomination process, Sarah Vining was selected to the IACC board of directors as Gen-Y Board Associate where she will represent

Corporate meeting and event planners are some of the most flexible, dynamic and talented professionals in the industry. They have to be. No other

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With destinations including the Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket) in idyllic Smaland, center of the nation’s glassmaking industry since 1742 and

2008 Professional Education Conference–North America Feb. 2-5, 2008 George R. Brown Convention Center Houston MPI’s 2008

Risk is a part of every event planner’s life. It’s risky to plan an event, risky to attend an event, risky to stay home. But just because

Event service professionals have always been at the heart of events.  We put out fires, adjust on the fly and juggle multiple items at a time

In this weakened economy it definitely matters to planners what kind of fruits are served at breakfast and the ratio of bartenders to guests at a

My mind goes to many places when I’m lying on a yoga mat. I may be able to shut my computer down for the day at 5 p.m., but my brain doesn’t

Following years of anticipation, there will soon be a clearer answer to the still lingering question: What is a green meeting?Incurring nearly as

After more than two decades, the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) has selected a new leader to fill the role of president

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With the cold season bearing down on us in a few short months, it’s time to make plans for the winter wonderlands of the West, where countless

Meetings industry veteran and SPIN (Senior Planners Industry Network) founder Shawna Suckow released her third book, "Don’t Become Extinct."

A study released by IAEE on virtual event practices found that a strong majority of virtual event organizers are using these events to extend the

PCMA announced October 14 that Trevor Noah, comedian, New York Times bestselling author and former host of The Daily Show, will be a keynote

The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia was awarded a Green Globe certification.The hotel features an extensive recycling and composting

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The Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX), a program of the Convention Industry Council appointed Teri Tonioli and Phil Cavanagh as commissioners to

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