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Louisville Raises the Bar for Meetings

Louisville has a way of feeling both iconic and approachable—the kind of destination that can impress first-time attendees while staying refreshingly

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How Amex GBT M&E Uses AI for Its Own Meetings

It might be a terrible pun, but it’s true: In 2025, Amex GBT Meetings & Events had one of its most eventful years ever. The September purchase of

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Marriott Launches Neurodiversity Initiatives and Neu Project Partnership

Marriott International launched initiatives to further neuroinclusivity at its large customer events.   The initiatives support those who

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N.C. Goes Green

RALEIGH, N.C. The N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach, in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Tourism at East Carolina

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Green benchmarks have seriously spurred sustainability

Green meetings are red hot. And one of the biggest reasons sustainability has become one of the most talked about topics in meetings and events

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CIC to Host Green Meetings Discussions

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) will host APEX City Discussion Groups on green meetings beginning this month. The first round of discussions

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Who Is The Party Scientist? Meet the Expert on the Science of Joy and Human Connection

Before he became The Party Scientist, he was Jacques W. Martiquet, a

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The Party Scientist

A History of DEI Acts, Bills and Executive Orders as Biden Begins Term

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth article in a DEI series authored by Greg DeShields and Zoe Moore, exploring diversity, equity

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How Phoenix Is Beating the Heat—and How Your Event Can Help

Cooling heat islands is the first step in creating a better urban environment.It should come as no surprise that Phoenix, which is literally named

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Eco-Friendly Hotel Company Launched

Candela Hotels, an environmentally-focused hotel company specializing in luxury properties, was recently launched out of Seattle. Plans are under

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L.A. City Council Boosts Minimum Wage for Hotel Workers

LOS ANGELESOn Wednesday, Sept. 24, the L.A. City Council voted in favor of increasing the minimum wage of hotel workers to $15.37 an hour, despite

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Carlson Signs On With Green Key Program

Carlson Hotels selected the Green Key Eco-Rating program as its preferred green lodging certification program.Green Key, which ranks, certifies and

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2017 Trends Survey Interview With Ken Dunham

Ken Dunham, Executive Director, West Coast Lumber & Building Material Association, Folsom, Calif.Do you find that your booking window (

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Connecticut Hotel Launches Green Meetings Initiative

Saybrook Point Inn & Spa launched a green meetings program.The program incorporates farm-to-chef sourced menus, recycling containers in meeting

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Going Green - MidAmerica March/April 2010

As we march into 2010, it seems like a good time to think about some sustainable resolutions we can concentrate on achieving by the end of the year.

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Sustainable Meetings Standards Package Now Available

ALEXANDRIA, Va. The very first green meetings and event standards, introduced by the Convention Industry Council Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX

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4 Ways Los Angeles Is Becoming a More Sustainable Meetings Destination

Climate change is top of mind nationwide. President Biden just signed legislation that includes the most substantial federal investment in history to

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Meeting planners in pharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as in associations, medical education and marketing communication companies

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