Navigating the current seller’s market

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board’s Darren Green gives tips on how meeting planners can navigate the current seller’s market

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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

Tourism Australia Destination Update for Business Events

Monica Armesto, marketing and communications manager at Tourism Australia

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Tourism Australia Destination Update for Business Events

Monica Armesto, marketing and communications manager at Tourism Australia

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How Maritz Uses AI and How Meeting Profs Can Learn From It

AI represents a massive sea-change in the business world and beyond, and the business events segment is quickly adapting its benefits to workflows.

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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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Image of two hands signing a legal contract.

How to Get Event Attendees to Download Your Conference App

There are advantages to downloading good conference apps

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Sustainable Meetings Tips With MeetGreen's Nancy Zavada

Earth Day Special! Tyler Davidson talks with leading green meetings expert

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Sustainable Meetings Tips With MeetGreen's Nancy Zavada

Earth Day Special! Tyler Davidson talks with leading green meetings expert

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Guy Kawaski shares 14 social media tips for on-site success

I’ve recently spoken at Moto X launch events in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Chile and the U.S. I began the tour with a

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Stress Management Tips for Independent Meeting Planners

The stressful life of an independent meeting planner and business owner can lead to asking oneself some tough questions.Have you ever felt that

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How Drive-To Meetings Are Helping Destinations Stay on Track

Adapting and evolving in almost all aspects of our everyday lives is par for the course amidst a global pandemic, and that includes how we travel (if

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An initial negotiation tactic

Adopt this simple negotiation ploy to tip a contract discussion in your favor.  

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Experts Weigh In With Tips for Family-Friendly Meetings

The age-old concern of how to keep the whole family entertained and happy on vacation also rings true for bringing kids and spouses along to a

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Fun Pickleball Tournament Ideas for All Skill Levels

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. In 2022,

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Pickleball courts at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Keys to Better Site Visits: Preparation and Clear Communication

Nothing frustrates meeting and event planners more than dedicating time to a site visit at a hotel or event venue, then coming away without the

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Ciara Feely leads a small group discussion

Key Notes: Social engineering?

We’ve got some real Social Media star power gracing our cover this month, with the original Apple chief evangelist, Guy Kawasaki, posing for

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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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Lee Papa's Tips to Stay Well on the Road

Lee Papa  Mindfulness Speaker and Trainer

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Anaheim Is Coming Into Its Own With Tentpole Events That Translate to Meetings

Anaheim is certainly no

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