MeetGreen Updates Green Calculator

MeetGreen launched an updated version of its Meet Green Calculator, a green meeting measurement tool that originally debuted in 2007.The tool

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How the Results of the 2024 Election May Impact Meeting and Event Planners

By the time election day arrives, most are sick of hearing about politics no matter their political leanings.But the policy positions of candidates

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From the Editor: History in the Making (Sept. 2016)

Our September issue is covering a lot of ground when it comes to history, from the historic 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia to a

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How to Tap the Top Nashville Honky-Tonks for Group Events

From star-studded new entrants to legendary old favorites like Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Robert’s Western World, there’s a honky-tonk to suit every

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L.A. Meetings Hotel Plans Massive Makeover

LOS ANGELESVeteran hotelier Jonathan Litvack, named general manager of the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel in 2013, will oversee a $45 million

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The Difference Between DEI Certifications and Certificates of Completion

One year ago, we started this series of articles for Meetings Today by explaining 

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6 Great Hosts for Outdoor Group Gatherings in Southwest Michigan

Looking to bring your next meeting or event into the open air? Groups headed to Southwest Michigan destinations—well-known for their natural

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Checking In

With the economy looking like something the cat dragged in, now is the time to focus on what you bring to the table. While the tried-and-true advice

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Checking In

With the economy looking like something the cat dragged in, now is the time to focus on what you bring to the table. While the tried-and-true advice

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Meetings Magic

Last August Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater waved a magic wand and “poof,” a new theater materialized right out of thin air.While that

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What Will Incentive Travel Look Like in 2020 and 2021?

Every facet of the MICE industry has been hit hard by the

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Checking In

Besides all of the association news coming out of the recent MPI WEC in Las Vegas, the announcement of what appears to be quite a handy tool for

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Checking In

Besides all of the association news coming out of the recent MPI WEC in Las Vegas, the announcement of what appears to be quite a handy tool for

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How the Roles of CVBs and DMOs Are Evolving

Anyone who works in the meetings and events industry knows that the business hasn’t just been about “heads in beds” for a long time. Creating

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How the Northern Lakes of Italy Were Designed for Meetings and Incentives

As a collective landscape, the Northern Lakes of Italy seemed specifically designed as a palette for meetings and incentives. Meetings Today

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Winter Wonderlands

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What’s The Plan for 2012?

Having hosted meetings of all sizes for decades, Fairmont’s catering and conference teams are on the cutting edge of knowing what’s next

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Beyond the Box

The steady tide of convention center expansions is continuing in full force, with cities across the nation looking to attract more events. With

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Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Gets Unique Renovation

MINNEAPOLISFor the recent $25 million restoration of the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, the architectural firm placed a strong emphasis on the area

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Hyatt Again Prevails Against Labor

SAN FRANCISCO The San Francisco Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board has cited leaders of UniteHere Local 2, which represents Hyatt

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