A Hospitality School Leader’s Take on the Industry Pipeline Problem

MPI’s launch of an Emerging Meeting Professional (EMP) certification could help prime the meetings and events industry pipeline with people just

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Amex Predicts Meetings Increase

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My Lunch With Tom Sietsema, Washington Post Food Critic

For some time, I’d noodged [it’s

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Contracts: A Seller’s Market Changes the Landscape

While hot-button contract issues stay relatively the same over the years, economic conditions can vary wildly, with negotiating power shifting from

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Cutting costs and cultivating creativity with three foodie fads

Farm-to-table, craft cocktails and global cuisine are three of the hottest trends in group dining, gracing tables at restaurants as well as from

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4 Ways to Create Banquet Menus for Picky Eaters

Nothing is more exciting than repeat business, right? And nothing is trickier than keeping it new and exciting for the same group year over year. We’

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The Milwaukee area offers savory group experiences

The Milwaukee area is cooking up some fun options for groups interested in adding a tasty culinary outing to the meeting itinerary.In Milwaukee

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Key Global F&B Questions

HSMAI's Meetings Insights

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Nevada

Nevada knows a thing or two about catering to a diverse spectrum of groups. The state boasts an ever-changing tourism infrastructure, including

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How the Trump Administration May Impact Medical Meetings

The Trump Administration’s influence on the medical meetings industry will depend on multiple factors, including the president-elect’s policies,

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NYC, Long Island and Westchester County inspire groups

Flexibility, versatility and creativity drove the agenda in April as the International Association of Conference Centers, now simply IACC, brought

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Take 10 - Planning in a Tough Economy

1. I am an event coordinator in a corporation. My work load has dropped dramatically (many events

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Costing Your Connectivity

It's safe to say few planners expect the meeting or event venues they contract to provide free food and beverage services. Yet many planners continue

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WOW-e Las Vegas!

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Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive Showcases Los Cabos Luxury

Nearly 80 attendees traveled to Los Cabos, Mexico, for the Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive hosted-buyer event October 19-22, ready to build

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Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive attendees at the Welcome Reception on Sunday at Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos' Wind Terrace.

7 Site Selection Concerns to Consider Right Now

Given today’s increasingly complex and turbulent world, it’s little wonder if site selection has also grown increasingly complex. It’s a multi-

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10 Ways to Maximize Your Event’s ROI

Meeting planners and stakeholders are focused on maximizing the return on investment (ROI) of every event more than ever.In my new book

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The Most-Read Meetings Today Stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, many in the meetings and events industry are looking back at the year with pride for what they accomplished.From the Las

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2019 Meetings Trends Survey Responses: How Will 2019 Shape Up in the Meetings Industry?

Meetings Today: How do you think 2019 will shape up for the meetings industry? Where do you see costs (hotel,

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