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Decor can impress without breaking the bank

Decor, especially when it really has a “wow” factor, can undeniably enhance an event, but it’s also an area where cost may

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Risky Business As for crisis counseling (A Risk-Attitude Adjustment, Meetings South, February 2007). I can’t tell you the number of

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Dear Ashley: How to Sell the Idea of a Culturally Authentic Incentive Travel Program

Dear Ashley, how do we convince clients to be open to culturally authentic activities outside of the resort for incentive groups?  —

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Dear Ashley: Tips for Selling Cultural-Based Incentives

Creative scheduling helps planners unearth hidden deals

Across the country, there are bargains to be found in great destinations. Meeting planners just have to know where—and when—to look.

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What No One Tells You About Starting a Career in Events

Students and other incoming events industry professionals are typically told it’s a fast-paced, exciting industry that’s full of opportunity. But

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Stress-Free Meetings with Value in Ocean City, MD

Ocean City, MD: A Meeting Destination Designed with Planners in MindMeeting planners today face more challenges than ever, from

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Incentive Planning: Covering All the Bases

More CoverageIncentive Planning: Delivering ROI

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Mike May, president of Spear One, talks drive-to events

Mike May President, Spear One Mike May and his

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How to Prove the Value of Your Live Event Program

Aired January 15, 2020 Presented by Myllisa Patterson  CEUS

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Dear Ashley: How Do You Differentiate Respecting Local Culture and Cultural Appropriation?

Dear Ashley, how can you make sure you don’t confuse respecting local culture with cultural appropriation?Andres Lopez

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Surprising Trends Revealed for Summer Travelers

A new consumer survey focused on travel for the upcoming summer season unveils some surprising trends, from a renewed interest in planning ahead to a

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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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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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Trends in Convention Center Design, Amenities and Experiences

In August 2024, ASM Global, the operator of more than 80 convention centers, merged with Legends Hospitality, the manager of more than 350 stadiums,

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5 Things Meeting Planners Must Ask Speakers’ Bureaus

Keynotes. The boon of the conference world and an anxiety inducing responsibility for any planner.The perfect one will leave your audience dazzled

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Report from the Chef

In this weakened economy it definitely matters to planners what kind of fruits are served at breakfast and the ratio of bartenders to guests at a

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Experts Have a Bullish Outlook for 2025 Corporate Meetings

The corporate meetings segment has experienced an upheaval in the last five years due to the massively disruptive shift to remote work—perhaps a

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Why Convention Service Managers Deserve Our Respect

It’s disappointed me for years that those in convention services—or event services as it is often now called—are not appreciated by owners and brands

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