Affordable Meetings

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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Discover the Outdoor Group Activity Options in Reno and Lake Tahoe

If you’re meeting in Reno

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Successful Turnout for AIBTM

A strong turnout and enthusiastically received presentations marked the launch of the first Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM), part

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5 Mental Resets for Onsite Meeting Planners That Promote Positive Thinking

No matter how seasoned you may be as a meeting planner, every event throws a curveball (sometimes multiple curveballs) once you arrive onsite.

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The Hotel Perspective on Cost-Savings

The following insights are courtesy of Katie Allen, complex director of sales at Sheraton and Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. The combined venues

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IMEX America 2025: All of Our Event Coverage in One Place

The meeting and event industry's largest tradeshow of the year IMEX America kicked off its 2025 tradeshow this week at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas,

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Preview Las Vegas Proves Sin City Is Still Poised for Growth

As the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) blockbuster annual CES show turbo-charges the Las Vegas convention engine each year, the Las Vegas

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8 Key Strategies for Effective Partnerships Between Hotels and Meeting Planners

In 2024, the landscape of meetings and events has drastically changed, and consequently, the way we collaborate with hotels is now more crucial than

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How an ‘Accidental Career’ Birthed Andrea Michaels’ Extraordinary Events

Extraordinary Events President Andrea Michaels has taken a leading

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Wellness Spotlight: IMEX America 2017

Anyone who has been to IMEX America, let alone Las Vegas, knows what a sensory overload the experience can bring to attendees.

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Insights From IMEX: Day Two

IMEX America is well underway at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, and four Meetings Today reporters–Tyler Davidson, Rob Carey, Taylor Smith and Jeff

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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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F&B Impressions at a Bargain

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Digital Attendee Herding

Meetings Focus Hot Topic

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How to Leverage Las Vegas’ Infinite Entertainment Offerings for Your Next Meeting

Las Vegas is heralded as the “Entertainment Capital of the World” for good reason. On any day or night, 365 days a year, performers ranging from A

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8 Allergens That Need to Be Identified and Labeled for Group F&B Programs

In today’s hospitality landscape, transparency isn’t just a courtesy—it’s a necessity.At Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland

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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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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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5 Meetings Contract Challenges and Solutions for Uncertain Times

Meeting professionals are living in interesting times, as economic and political uncertainty have resulted in a general malaise in the industry.We

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Luxury Redefined: Gritty Lessons in Incentives From Riding Castle to Castle in France’s Loire Valley

To design epic event experiences, you must be comfortable with being uncomfortable.In late June, I found myself trotting through the Loire Valley in

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Luxury Redefined: Gritty Lessons in Incentives From Riding Castle to Castle in France’s Loire Valley