Predictions for the 2014 meetings industry

Looking to next year, the American Express Meetings & Events 2014

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Meetings Management: Front and Center in 2012

More CoverageMore Resources available at MeetingsFocus.com

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CVB/DMO Update: Leveraging Bureaus to Ensure Safety and Save Costs

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

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What's That Meeting Worth?

More CoverageCase Study: Business Value Defined

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2019 Meetings Today Trends Survey Results Signal Shift [Editor Insights + Bonus Content]

While many of the logistical challenges of the event-planning world change very little year-over-year, some key results from our

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Omni Launches Boutique Brand in Texas

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Planner Best Practices for Working With CVBs/DMOs

Meeting planners can receive significant free services and site sourcing help from CVBs/DMOs. In my 40 years as a meeting professional, I’ve

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Key Highlights: 2014 Global American Express Meetings & Events Forecast

Following two years of modest budget and activity increases, flat or slight declines in meetings spend per organization are expected

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Fresno Mayor Wants to Cut CVB Funding

Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin proposed eliminating the city’s support for its CVB by Dec. 31 to help balance the city’s budget.The city

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Meet Puerto Rico CEO Responds to ESPN Move

SAN JUAN, Puerto RicoMilton Segarra, president and CEO of Meet Puerto Rico, issued the

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Boston CC Expansion Put on Hold

BOSTONGov. Charlie Baker paused the $1 billion plan to expand the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, after he questioned whether the proposal

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Site Inspection Advice From the Experts

In the interviews that accompany the blog for each edition of “Friday With Joan,” I like to find and highlight different voices and

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The Bleisure Travel Trend Isn’t Going Away: How to Incorporate It Into Your Next Event

What does bleisure really mean for the future of meetings and events? We explore why this travel trend isn’t going away and how to select your

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MPI Tabs Industry Vet as New COO

DALLASMeeting Professionals International (MPI) announced the selection of industry veteran

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5 Essential Questions to Ask Your AV Team

Contracting audiovisual services is one of those areas of meeting planning that can be a mystery—and a potentially expensive mystery—for

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Dale W. Shuter, Electrical Apparatus Service Association

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

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ASAE Board Adopts Diversity Initiatives

WASHINGTON, D.C.Before the 2016 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 13-

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California Wildfires: Resources for Planners With Meetings in Affected Areas

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Sunday, Oct. 27, as multiple wildfires raged throughout the state.In Northern California

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Marriott International Survey Reveals Emerging Trends for CALA Meetings and Events in 2025

 As the meetings and events industry continues to evolve, planners are increasingly looking to the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) for fresh

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