PORTLAND, Ore.The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) is hosting its annual education conference on May 6-8, 2014, in Portland, Ore.,

Greater Ontario, California (GOCAL), encompassing the dynamic cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, is redefining the meeting and convention

Like the state of many things in our democracy now, the trends affecting the hospitality and meetings industry seem a bit “flat” at the

NEW YORK CITYThe Fodor's Travel 2014 Go List, just announced, highlights 25 can't-miss places that should be on everyone's travel radar for the

Event planner Christa Mekki, founder and senior planner at Magnetic Magnificent

Working in the City of Denver’s Office of Marijuana Policy, Dan Rowland recently planned the Mile High City’s first-ever Marijuana

As there is a greater demand for measuring the real value of meetings, there has been a much greater need for planners to step up and evaluate their

In the pursuit of business, companies can expend the same energy and resources pursuing smaller prospects as bigger ones—often translating into

Business development expert and speaker Scott Steinberg shares some positive survey results regarding planner optimism about a face-to-face meetings

LAS VEGASThe fifth edition of IMEX America, held Oct. 13-15 at the Sands Expo and

Meetings Focus recently reached out to the industry in order to share a sharper picture of the driveto meetings landscape. What defines an event or

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich.Mission Point Resort, a 239-room lakefront property on Mackinac

Effective grassroots advocacy of in-person meetings and events involves more than reports about millions in monetary value to stakeholders, suppliers

The U.S. is just two years out from when Vivek Murthy, former U.S. surgeon general, published “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation,” in 2023. As

Possible gift options for meeting attendees gathering throughout Massachusetts range from edible treats and standby souvenirs such as mugs and T-

While the perception issues and budget challenges of the past few years have turned some groups away from upscale hotels and other traditional

It’s been said that in order to succeed at something, you have to have fun doing it.Central Florida tests that idea on a daily basis as meeting

GRAND BAHAMA, The BahamasThe new all-inclusive Memories Grand Bahama Beach Resort & Casino has officially opened its doors, welcoming guests to "

While per diem rates for government meetings are a little more realistic these days, planners still face budgetary challenges, particularly in today

While per diem rates for government meetings are a little more realistic these days, planners still face budgetary challenges, particularly in today