10 Ways to Design More Interactive Event Programming

Having given keynote speeches and training workshops for over 25 years, it’s clear to me that audiences prefer more interactive, engaging and

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Helpful advice for beating the F&B budget blues

It’s pretty much a given that food and beverage costs, especially during the current hotel seller’s market, are rising faster than most meeting

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How Groups Can Pair Wine With Fine Dining in Napa Valley and Sonoma County

Northern California’s Wine Country is frequently seen through the prism of a wine commercial: soft, sunny vistas of vines, drenched with ropes of

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All-Inclusive Variety without Breaking Budget

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Industry Insights from Global DMC Partners’ 10th Annual Connection

Inflation may be steadily returning to target rates, but the meetings and events industry is getting there at a slower pace. Will adjusting budgets

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Sports Venue Tips

Renting a sports venue for an event can be a rewarding option, but careful consideration to the budget and needs of the group must be taken into

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Nice, for the Right Price

It’s an enticing proposition for meeting planners and attendees alike: a luxury meeting at a posh hotel known for the highest levels of luxury and

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Mumbai: Travel Tips

For the most part, communication is not a problem in India, as English is widely spoken thanks to the British influence on the educational system.

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Why You Should Work With a DMC: Meetings in a Minute

On the latest episode of Meetings in a Minute, Kristen Green, director of sales for CSI DMC Las Vegas, gives tips on the top benefits of working with

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Linda Peters, Varian Medical Systems

Linda Peters Sales office administrator Varian Medical Systems Palo Alto, Calif.Is the duration of your

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Industry Experts Lend Affordable Advice

Staying on budget while not compromising on quality and creativity is increasingly challenging with today’s ever-changing trends in meetings

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Dietary restrictions, your budget and Skype inspections

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3 Negotiation Tips for Meeting Planners

Know a facility’s sales challenges to up your negotiation game.

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3 Negotiation Tips for Meeting Planners

Know a facility’s sales challenges to up your negotiation game.

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How to Plan and Organize a Marathon: 8 Expert Tips From Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski

This past spring, I crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon.It was my fifth marathon, and it took just as much planning, training and grit as

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Thailand: Travel Tips

It's no accident that this is the most popular destination in Southeast Asia. Life is relatively hassle-free for visitors here, but there are a few

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How to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet (Planner's Version)

Season 6, Episode 1 Guest: Ksenija Polla, Director, International Development, Talley Management GroupKsenija

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Frank E. Gainer, MHS, OTR/L, FAOTA, AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)

Frank E. Gainer, MHS, OTR/L, FAOTA Director of conferences AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) Bethesda, Md.

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Orlando Feels Sting of Government Budget Cuts

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F&B Impressions at a Bargain

Outside of accommodations, F&B is often the second-largest budget-chewer, and arguably is one of the things attendees will remember the most

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