Affordable Aloha

From Waikiki to Wailea, planners shopping in Hawaii will find that booking incentives, value-adds and flexibility are the order of the day. From the

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Northeast Florida

Surrounded by a landscape of pine forests and pre-Columbian preserves, 17th century forts and stately antebellum homes, the tropics seem a world away

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Las Vegas Steakhouses Ideal for Private Dining or Buyouts

Opened in 1958, Golden Steer Steakhouse is the oldest continually operating steakhouse in Las Vegas. Located on Sahara Avenue by the Strip’s northern

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Peter Luger Steak House, Las Vegas. Photo Credit: Caesars Entertainment

What to Do With Conference Swag

Jenine Humber suggests shipping your conference swag back home for convenience.

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Galveston Island offers history, amenities and the beach

Planners are ever in search of the perfect location; the one that combines affordability with first-class hotels and meeting facilities. On all those

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Event Tech Trends Collide!

DAHLIA+ tech evangelist Dahlia El Gazzar explains how event technology and

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How to Create “Agency” at Your Meetings

Rick McNary, vice president of private and public partnerships with The Outreach

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Gary J. Rosenberg, CMP

Gary J. Rosenberg, CMP Professional Meeting Planner, Consultant & InstructorGJR & AssociatesSherman Oaks, Calif. Do you find that your

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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

Diversify Meeting Content Through Multiple Channels to Create Engagement

Jason Meyers with SmithBucklin explains why meeting planners need to

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Building Business Acumen

Throughout the years, hundreds of professionals within the meetings and events industry have dedicated countless hours in brainstorming sessions to

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MPI Meetings Forecast Reveals Cost Concerns

DALLASMeeting Professionals International (MPI) has published its Meetings Outlook, 2014 Fall Edition, with the newest installment of the

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IACC Guide: Managing Dietary Restrictions

IACC CEO Mark Cooper shares details about the organization's upcoming 

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A Smiling Exercise to Brighten Your Day

Laugh Healthy's Sarah Routman shares a simple smiling exercise to

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Focus on Your “Being-ness” to Rock Your To-Do List

Focus on your “being-ness” to rock your to-do list.

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Hilton Debuts New Doubletree Brand Identity

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Highlights From the 2024 MPI World Education Congress in Louisville

This year’s MPI World Education Congress (WEC), which took place May 20-22 at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) in Louisville, was

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Photo of trumpeter in red coat outside MPI WEC opening reception at Churchill Downs.

Leverage and Maintain Your Relationships

Lori Luna, vice president of events with SaaStr, explains why maintaining your

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Corporate is on the comeback but still faces challenges

Corporate events are coming back strong, but the rebounding economy has served as a double-edged sword pitting rising event funds against less-

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