Debi Maines, CMP, Association Headquarters

Debi Maines, CMP Senior meeting manager Association Headquarters Mount Laurel, N.J.Is the duration of your

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Benchmark Names Top Ten Meeting Trends

Benchmark Hospitality International announced its "Top Ten Meeting Trends for 2011,” based on observations from its meetings-oriented

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Amex Meetings Preview a Mixed Bag for 2013

According to the American Express Meetings & Events 2013 Global Meetings Forecast, Asia Pacific, with its relatively strong economy, is likely to

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5 Easy Sustainability Cost-Savings Pieces

When it comes to creating a sustainable meeting, an almost reflexive reaction many meeting planners have is that the effort will result in added cost

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Planner's Perspective - Newport

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Book This Swoon-Worthy Trio for Special Events

When this video crossed my desk, my eyes welled up. I knew this amazing singing group was perfect for The Hot List™!

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Taxing Times

Three years after the onset of the recession, CVBs and other destination management organizations (DMOs) across the country continue to be victims of

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D.C.’s Embassy Row Wraps Major Makeover

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2018 Trends Interview With Angie Silberhorn, CMP

Angie Silberhorn, CMP, Conference Director, Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), Oak Brook, Ill.Do you find that security has

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10 Tips for Successful Corporate Events

NEW YORKObie O'Brien, Director of Sales at Manhattan Center, offers the following tips that can help make your corporate party or event one to

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Collateral Damage

More CoverageA Minor Victory

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Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center Conducts a Massive Security Exercise

When Executive Director Mark

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Photo of two people running during a security exercise at Orange County Convention Center.

Survey Respondents Sound Off

Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking?We try to book, if possible, as fare in advance as possible. 

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Affordable Meetings

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

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Benchmark Hospitality Reveals Top 10 Meeting Trends for 2014

HOUSTONBenchmark Resorts & Hotels, a division of Benchmark Hospitality International, announces the "Top Ten Meeting Trends for 2014" as observed

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NRA Backlash: Travel Companies Cut Ties

In response to the Parkland school shooting in Southern Florida, several hospitality and travel companies are severing relations with the

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IACC Shares 10 Insider Tips for Meeting Planners

NEW YORKThe International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) has released its top 10 "insider tips" for meeting planners. The tips include

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Amex Predicts Meetings Growth in 2016

Positive economic trends combined with the global expansion of companies will drive continued growth for the meetings industry in 2016, according to

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What Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Meetings Industry

On July 4, President Trump signed into law his signature piece of legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill is likely to have major

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The All-Inclusive Option

When you have a tight budget with limited wiggle room and a request for a luxury resort property for a meeting or incentive, what do you do? This

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