Checking In - By Any Measure

Welcome to the September issue of Meetings Focus South, which is full of useful tips from some of the top meeting planners in the industry

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How Hotels are Acting on 2026 Meeting Trends

When the clock struck midnight on January 1, people around the world started making lists, namely new year resolutions. Members of the MICE industry

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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago grand ballroom.

Holy Cow! High Beef Prices Could Affect Event Menus

With many 2026 meeting budgets already set, the continuously rising cost of beef is surely not welcome news to planners.  In fact, at the rate

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Atlantic City’s Dynamic Growth Strategy for 2026 and Beyond is Money in the Bank

Speaking with Visit Atlantic City President and CEO Gary Musich yesterday before the brand’s Annual Meeting in Review at the

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Photo of Gary Musich on stage at Visit Atlantic City Annual Meeting.

Joan Eisenstodt’s Key Contract Concerns as In-Person Meetings Begin to Resume

In my many years in our industry, I’ve never faced a tougher time assisting clients negotiate, renegotiate,

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Waldorf Astoria Debuts in Mexico

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts debuted in Mexico with the

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Accessible Action Steps for Taking Control of Physical and Mental Well-being

According to the American Psychiatric Association’s 2024 mental health survey, the last three years have seen anxiety among U.S. adults rise from 32

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Accessible Action Steps for Taking Control of Physical and Mental Well-being

Negotiating contract risk with Robyn Mietkiewicz

Hotel contracts can be complicated, but are a must to protect your organization and make mutual obligations perfectly clear. Additionally, contract

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CWT Meetings Releases 2016 Forecast

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) Meetings & Events released its 

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The Weekly Wrap: California Blackout Solutions, VISIT Milwaukee's New Chief and the Good Life at the Goodstone Inn.

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson details some of the top stories on our website, including 

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The Weekly Wrap: California Blackout Solutions, VISIT Milwaukee's New Chief and the Good Life at the Goodstone Inn.

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson details some of the top stories on our website, including 

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Understanding Your Leverage in Meetings Negotiation for Optimal Strategic Meetings Management

Meetings are big investments, and although there are many meeting value components to consider, cost savings remains at the top of the list for

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I have tons of tips… My personal tip is to learn to use and love Microsoft Excel. I’ve used several meeting planning tools,

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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)

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Tons of tips... Cut F&B costs: Try the best you can to pay by the piece, not by the person. People eat a lot less these days; unfortunately,

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Meetings beacons 101

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Meetings beacons 101

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Tons of tips… Sometimes I feel like the “Queen of Lean,” and it’s led me to some pretty creative outlets for design

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Doesn’t hurt to ask When you are setting up your registration form, ensure you think of all potential demands so you can plan for them ahead

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