F&B Strategies and Questions for Evaluating Caterers

A common statistic that is bandied about the meetings industry states that F&B costs are commonly the

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SMERF Meetings

When the corporate group market tanked after 9/11, CVBs and meetings hotels sought refuge in the SMERF (social, military, education, religious and

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Meetings Today LIVE! Planner Event Captures Milwaukee in the Moment

The first Meetings Today LIVE! event of 2026 kicked off May 3 in Milwaukee, with 40 planners and 40 suppliers gathered for a three-day Midwest

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IMEX America: Event Planning Trends (and Challenges) to Watch for in 2019, a la Event MB's Julius Solaris

Shrinking budgets and long hours lead the list of event planning challenges/worries, according to a new survey conducted by

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Why So Many Event Professionals Burn Out and Don’t Talk About It

Meeting planners and event professionals are expected to deliver flawless experiences, manage constant pressure and stay calm behind the scenes, no

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Megan Lantz

Megan Lantz is the new account manager for Koncept Events at its West Coast division in San Diego. During her career in destination management, she

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Event Tech Best Practices With Jon Trask

Learn the A-to-Z of event tech and AV. Tyler Davidson talks with tech expert Jon Trask, who details his related

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Event Tech Best Practices With Jon Trask

Learn the A-to-Z of event tech and AV. Tyler Davidson talks with tech expert Jon Trask, who details his related

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You Don’t Need Interpreters at Meetings Anymore—This A.I. Language App Translates for You

A new artificial intelligence app promises to provide instantaneous translation for 15 languages without an interpreter.Silicon Valley-based startup

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5 Outdoor Venues for Memorable Meetings in Coastal Mexico

In coastal destinations across Mexico from the Caribbean to the Pacific, the most memorable meetings aren’t happening in ballrooms. They’re unfolding

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Teneo Identifies 6 Major Concerns on Planners’ Minds

Teneo Hospitality Group identified the top concerns and trends within the meetings

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Meetings That Flow Naturally in Indian Wells

Nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in the heart of Greater Palm Springs, Indian Wells, California offers meeting planners a destination

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The Most Popular Hotels for Meetings and Events in Eastern Iowa

Meetings traveling to Eastern Iowa can avail themselves of some great group properties that are ready to meet and exceed the expectations of planners

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Take 10 questions from Budget Tips: Making More and Spending Less, Part 2, with Bonnie Wallsh

What about local schools entertainment, do we need to make sure they are licensed by ASCAP or BMI? Whether the facility is ASCAP-

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Survey Says: Human Connection Key to Meetings Success

In a world increasingly driven by technology and analytics, human connection is still paramount—take that, AI!—when it comes to what attendees desire

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2019 Meetings Today Trends Survey

A number of issues impacted the meetings industry in 2018, from

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20 Useful Takeaways from Global Meetings Industry Day

On Wednesday, May 6, the meetings and hospitality industry celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day with local gatherings in cities ranging from

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Smarter F&B: Balancing Cost, Care and Experience

With rising costs and increasing expectations, planners are being asked to do more with less — especially when it comes to food and beverage. 

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5 Ways for Meetings Groups to Get Outdoors in South Texas

A couple hundred days of sunshine per year makes outdoor activities popular for groups meeting in southern Texas. Fishing excursions, bird

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