Associations must strive to interact with attendees

Associations are in a bind. Their missions—and their events—almost always include attendee education and entertainment. But today’s

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Planners share drive-to meeting experiences

When it comes to successfully executing a meeting where all or a significant portion of the attendees drive to the destination, planners face

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NYC's Loews Regency Plans Shut-Down

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What Worries You About the Meetings Industry?

I reached out to meeting planners and others in our industry about what worries them most.The

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Biloxi and surrounds are a golfer’s paradise

In some circles, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is known as the Golf Coast, as it’s filled with picturesque and challenging courses that make it an

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Get inspired in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls region

Groups do not want for inspiration in this Western New York meetings stronghold. That’s naturally ensured by magnificent Niagara Falls, and

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10 Best Places for Group Golf Outings in Florida

With more than 1,100 golf courses throughout the state designed by greats such as Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Tom Fazio, Florida boasts

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Golf course at Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando

Monterey, Carmel and Santa Cruz send groups back in time

Historical venues and attractions can lend interest, class and mystique to an event. When a vintage property receives regular investments and loving

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Smart negotiating often means choosing your battles

With the hotel industry on the rebound from recession, negotiation may require even more strategic thinking now than it has in recent years,

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4 Unique Outdoor Meeting Venues in California

When it comes to the outdoors, California just about has it all. From mountains, beaches and deserts to national parks and wineries—the list could go

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Atlantic City rises to new heights as a meetings destination

When Hurricane Sandy furiously struck the New Jersey coastline last October, Atlantic City, in its path and seemingly doomed, was lucky to escape the

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Take 10 - Negotiations Parts 1 and 2: Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations for Better SMM

Meetings contract negotiation and Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) expert Robyn Mietkiewicz, director of global meeting management services at

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Convention center tradeshows focus on interaction

Convention center tradeshows are still going strong in this digital age, but the success of these face-to-face affairs may come down to one key query

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The Rules of Engagement

Convention center tradeshows are still going strong in this digital age, but the success of these face-to-face affairs may come down to one key query

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Industry Pros Weigh in on 2018's Hottest International Meetings Destinations

Transportation improvements have put the entire globe on offer for meetings and events.And even with the world to choose from, planners are choosing

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FTC Takes Aim at ‘Resort Fees’

The federal government last month fired a warning shot at the hotel industry over one of the most contentious issues between hoteliers and their

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New York State Casino Opens New Tower

Courtesy of yourerie.comSALAMANCA, N.Y. The closest competition to Erie's Presque Isle Downs and Casino has just turned up the competitive heat.

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Florida CSR Programs Allow Groups to Give Back

StoneTurn, a forensic accounting and corporate compliance firm out of Boston,

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Lake Geneva

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Here’s What to Expect at IMEX America 2023

Attendees at IMEX America will notice more than a few new elements at this year’s show, including major session format shifts, programming addressing

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Aerial photo of Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino with the words "welcome back" in the sand on its beach.