How to Prevent the Spread of Norovirus at Your Next Meeting

A more dangerous version of the stomach virus the tourism industry most frequently associates with cruise ships has spiked at the end of 2024, with

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Brenda Tomlinson, McDaniels Marketing Communications

Brenda Tomlinson Director of Public Relations McDaniels Marketing Communications Pekin, Ill.Is the duration of

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Tough Times for Tourism Marketers

The past few years have been tough for state tourism offices as many toil under heavy budget cuts that state governments enacted to cope with a poor

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Gov. Scott to Veto Visit Florida Funding Cut

Gov. Rick Scott announced on Friday, June 2, that he plans to veto

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The Milwaukee area offers a smorgasbord of savory experiences for groups

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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Karrington Warfield

Karrington WarfieldAdministrative Assistant.Careerbuilder. Atlanta Do you find that your booking window (the time between booking a meeting and

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Let's Make a Deal!

More CoverageA Buyer’s Market—but Buyer Beware

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Let's Make a Deal!

More CoverageA Buyer’s Market—but Buyer Beware

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North Carolina Travel & Tourism Appoints Dennis Edwards Board Chair

Dennis Edwards, president and CEO Visit Raleigh, has been appointed as the new chair of the North Carolina Travel & Tourism Board of Directors.

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The Big Picture

Are you more optimistic, or less, about the meetings industry and the economy than a year ago? A bit more optimistic

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What Planners Need to Know About AV

AV is a costly, often confusing aspect of planning meetings and events, from the basic terminology involved to accurately assessing what is a “need”

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Megan Higgins, CMP

Megan Higgins, CMPMeeting Consultant/PlannerSite Solutions WorldwideAlbany, N.Y. Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking

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San Francisco Combats Homelessness With Compassion

Losing a $40 million piece of business tends to get one’s attention.Thus was the case in July 2018 when the

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Owner Proposes Plan for Iconic L.A. Hotel

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McCormick Place Loses Ruling on Work Rules

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Chicago CTB Launches New Brand

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Government planners expect tough times ahead

This is a rough year to plan government meetings and events. So were 2013, 2009 and every other year following presidential elections. But 2017 is

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Q&A With Current and Former Planners on Transferable Skills

Thinking about some of the interesting people I’ve met in the meetings and hospitality industry, these four—Amy Beaulieu, Jacy Hanson,

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Market Trends Sneak-Peek

Thanks for participating in our 2010 Meetings Market Trends Survey. The archived version of the webinar is available for free On Demand on the

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IBTM Debuts First Report on American Planners' Buying Habits

The IBTM’s global meetings industry research arm presented its first report on the Americas June 20 at AIBTM in Baltimore, with highlights

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