A Formula for Hosting High-Energy Meetings

Zzzz… Wha, huh? Most meetings are kind of a drag—but who says that corporate gatherings have to be stale and boring? As a futurist keynote

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Drive-Time

Meetings Focus recently reached out to the industry in order to share a sharper picture of the driveto meetings landscape. What defines an event or

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2017 Trends Survey Interview With Colleen Goodin

Colleen Goodin, Membership Director, Events Manager, Publications Editor National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), Oakland, Calif.Do

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2020 Meetings Today Trends Survey

Every year Meetings Today polls our audience for the Meetings Today

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2017 Trends Survey Interview With Karen D'Andrea

Karen D’Andrea, Administrative Assistant, Dealertrack, Lake Success, N.Y.Do you find that your booking window (the time between

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2016 Meetings Today Trends Survey Planner Interviews

Following are the interview subjects for the 2016 Meetings Today Trends Survey:

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2018 Year in Review: Commission Cuts

In January 2018 independent meeting planners were met with some explosive news that reverberated throughout the industry: Marriott would be cutting

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2018 Trends Interview With Anonymous Meeting Planner

Anonymous meeting planner for a corporation in New YorkDo you find that security has become much more of an issue for your meetings? Do

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Incentive Planning: Strategic Approach

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How New Orleans Took Mardi Gras Virtual 

Although COVID-19 put a damper on New Orleans’ signature event, Mardi Gras, a city that has a well-earned reputation for resiliency wouldn’t let the

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Visit Buffalo Launches New Multimillion-Dollar Brand Campaign

Formerly known as Visit Buffalo Niagara, the New York DMO has rebranded to Visit Buffalo in a multimillion-dollar marketing and tourism campaign.

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Joel Zeff on the Power of “Ta-Da” and Celebrating Life’s Small Wins

 National keynote speaker, MC and author Joel Zeff joins Logan Pratt on this episode of the Meetings Today podcast to talk about the necessity

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2017 Trends Survey Interview With Ken Dunham

Ken Dunham, Executive Director, West Coast Lumber & Building Material Association, Folsom, Calif.Do you find that your booking window (

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Luxury Redefined: The Appeal of Craftsmanship and Hands-on Learning in High-End Event Programs

In an era where mass-production often overshadows individuality, the demand for craftsmanship and artisanal experiences has skyrocketed. The success

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Luxury Redefined: The Appeal of Craftsmanship and Hands-on Learning in High-End Event Programs

Incentive Planning: Delivering ROI

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2018 Trends Interview With Rita Kelly

Rita Kelly, Director of Administration, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, MinneapolisDo you find that security has become much more

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2017 Trends Survey Interview With Randy Bryant

Randy Bryant, Executive Director, CMP, Florida State Assoc. of Free Will Baptists, Vero Beach, Fla.Do you find that your booking window (the

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Enhance F&B and Save Costs?

As budgets tighten in 2009, meeting planners are faced with balancing a lower spend with the need to maintain quality, especially when it comes to

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PCMA Urges Grass-Roots Action on GSA Meetings Scandal Fallout

PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton urged the association’s members May 17 to launch a Congressional letter-writing campaign in support of

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PCMA Urges Action on GSA Fallout

CHICAGO PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton sent a letter to members today, May 17, urging them to write a personalized message to members of

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