Rock-bottom room rates, relaxed or non-existent attrition policies, plummeting attendance and slashed meeting budgets. Last year was an exercise in

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COVID-19 has significantly impacted how our events are planned and executed. Involving a CVB or DMO at all stages of the meeting cycle is a sure way

In celebration of Global Wellness Day (GWD) on June 10, Caesars

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Dale W. Shuter, CMP Meetings & Expositions Manager Electrical Apparatus Service Association St. LouisIs

After the snowy Valentine’s Day tarmac sit-in that put JetBlue in the public relations hot seat, and the Christmas holiday Texas tarmac