Meetings Market Trends Survey - 2010

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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Meetings Management: Front and Center in 2012

More CoverageMore Resources available at MeetingsFocus.com

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Predictions for the 2014 meetings industry

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

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No Attendee Left Behind: Making Events Accessible to All

Did you know that one out of four of your event attendees is likely to have a disability?1 Events that aren’t designed with attendees that have

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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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Negotiating in the New Year

CHANGE….the one thing constant in our industry. Being able to adapt to our current economic climate and having the tactical strategies to negotiate

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Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference 2023 Reports Positive Tourism Gains, Plans Ahead

Explore Minnesota held its annual tourism conference February 28, gathering tourism

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Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference 2023 event stage

New Standards and Changes in the Incentive Travel Industry Post-Pandemic

With the transition into what many hope will be a post-pandemic world comes change and adaptation, and not one area of life has gone unaffected.

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Resorts & Incentives Trends Level Up as Travel Returns

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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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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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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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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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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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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Caesars Entertainment Hosts Global Wellness Challenge for Global Wellness Day 2023

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

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Caesars Entertainment Global Wellness Day Challenge

MPI Tabs Industry Vet as New COO

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

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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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Dale W. Shuter, Electrical Apparatus Service Association

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

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Flight Plan?

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

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