Create Safe and Inclusive F&B Options

Tracy Stuckrath of thrive meetings&events explains the need

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Dear Ashley: How Can We Connect More Authentically at Tradeshows?

Dear Ashley, with the IMEX tradeshow coming up, what advice do you have to connect more authentically with people we meet?

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Ashley took part in Dear World's hosted portrait sessions at the Inspiration Hub at IMEX 2021, sharing her signature phrase "Curiosity Creates Kindness"

How meeting planners can best use a DMO, or CVB

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The Essentials of Engaging Speaking

OMG! Have a great idea, unique insight or informed opinion that you just can’t wait to share? BZZT! Sorry, friend, but as it turns out, you’re just

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Futurist Scott Steinberg speaking.

How you can turn opinions into beliefs

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How meeting planners can best use a DMO, or CVB

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Plan Unforgettable Meetings in Greater Ontario, California

Greater Ontario, California (GOCAL), encompassing the dynamic cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, is redefining the meeting and convention

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Explore Greater Ontario, California (GOCAL)

How to Create Engagement at Events Through AV

Your keynote speaker takes the stage…while attendees take out their phones.Engagement may be the secret to commitment, but there is nothing hush-hush

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Photo of stage of CodeMash 2020.

Need to Know Tips for Booking Your Next Speaker

Meetings Today Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson and Chief Content Engagement Director and speaker Christoph Trappe

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Need to Know Tips for Booking Your Next Speaker

Meetings Today Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson and Chief Content Engagement Director and speaker Christoph Trappe

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Use These Simple Negotiation Tips to Move the Ball Forward

Not being afraid to push the envelope a bit will help in negotiations.

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Use These Simple Negotiation Tips to Move the Ball Forward

Not being afraid to push the envelope a bit will help in negotiations.  

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How you can turn opinions into beliefs

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Must-Know Sports Venue Event Tips From Seasoned Planners

Tapping a sports facility

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Fireworks at event at Petco Park, San Diego.

5 Questions for Monique Ruff-Bell on Event Success and Career Advancement

As the New York City-based vice president of events for London-based Ascential—a British B2B media company specializing in exhibitions, events and

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Main stage at Money20/20 in 2019

Luxury Redefined: How and Why Luxury Meetings and Events Experiences Are Shifting

Nothing demonstrates the current shift in what defines luxury more than hotel brands and property experiences.When I started in this industry, luxury

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Luxury Redefined, a new column by Laurie Sharp

Manhattan Westin Adds Travel Ambassador Perk

NEW YORK CITY Weekend visitors to the Westin New York Grand Central now have access to customized itineraries and an insider’s tips for

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Biz Travel Profs Very Pessimistic, According to GBTA Poll

Nearly one-third of global travel managers anticipate a significant business travel volume slowdown as the result of recent U.S. government actions

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How the Onsite AV Landscape Has Changed as In-Person Meetings Resume

In one challenging year, audiovisual (AV) companies have transitioned from helping meeting planners produce their in-person events to leading the

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Convention center crowd of people.