F&B Strategies

As a veteran meeting planner, many of my colleagues ask me for tips about saving on F&B costs—often the second-largest budget item in a meeting.

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SMERF Meetings

More CoverageConference Centers and SMERFThe

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The Z: 3 Ways to Mentally Reset and Shift to a Positive Mindset

My head and I don’t get along—and we never really have.I’ve been in and out of therapy since I was 8 years old. The reason changes depending on my

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The Z: Master Your Mind

The Wisconsin Dells offers wine, woods and song

As the growing economy drives up the cost and bookings in larger cities, planners are rediscovering Wisconsin Dells.“In the last 18 months,

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Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy $140 Million Per Day

*Editors Note: This story has been updated from its initial version published on September 29, 2023 to include more accurate and up-to-date

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Government Shutdown

8 Meetings and Events Contract Points for Turbulent Times

It’s truly an interesting time to be a meeting professional. Attendance is down and prices are up due to tariffs, government funding cuts,

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Talking Tech

Our first use of Microsoft Outlook was in 1997, when we discovered it wrapped in relative obscurity within the release of Office 97. We were all

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Add Pizzazz to Your Panel

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Add Pizzazz to Your Panel

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12 Ways to Prevent Luggage Theft and Minimize Hassles If It Happens

[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2018.] It’s that sinking feeling in your stomach when you can’t

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Woman Upset Over Stolen Luggage

Golf experts talk group tips and trends

New superstars like Millennials Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy have emerged on the golf landscape, and there’s also a refreshing attitude these

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Three acclaimed chefs talk tips and trends

A great meal is just the thing to break up a long day of meetings—or cap a successful event. Having a recognized, well-regarded chef prepare

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Wine Country Planning Tips

While Napa and Sonoma, like other popular meeting destinations these days, are enjoying a hotel seller’s market, there are strategies that

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Relocating: Job Search Tips

Moving to another city or town? Building a new network from scratch is tough, especially when you are trying to adapt to new surroundings. The best

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5 Tips for Choosing a Green Venue

The National Conference Center observed Earth Day in April by celebrating its Green

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How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season Business Travel

With illnesses like the flu, norovirus and new Covid variants spreading, it’s important to consider how you are preparing to protect yourself and

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Cold and Flu Season Business Travel

Jonathan Tisch

Jonathan Tisch, Tip: Pitch In to Promote the Meetings Industry

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Jonathan Tisch

Jonathan Tisch, Tip: Pitch In to Promote the Meetings Industry

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Thomas Hillmer

Tip: Great opportunities at different price points

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Thomas Hillmer

Tip: Great opportunities at different price points

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