Ruminations on the Tree of Life and Kentucky Killings

The horrific mass killing at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 27, as well as the murders of two African-American

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How Therapy Dogs Can Drive Traffic to Tradeshow Booths

Ann M. Davidson of Canine Therapy Corps explains why

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Revisiting Risk Management as In-Person Meetings Return

It’s been a tough couple of years. The pandemic, resulting shutdown and lingering impact on business events is rightly top-of-mind. The focus has

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Beachy Keen

When the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort opened this June, it was not only big news for San Diego County’s hospitality and travel industry, it was

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Kansas City CVA Announces New CEO

KANSAS CITY, Mo.The executive committee of the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association (KCCVA) in Missouri has announced the selection of

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Coronavirus Context: Michael Dominguez Shares His View

[Editor’s note: This information was accurate at the time of publishing, March 5, 2020. For updated data regarding the COVID-19 pandemic

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Sales Kick-Offs in 2023

Now is the time to start thinking about the 2023 sales kick-off events. For many organizations, this is the first time in three years they will be

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Prepared for Anything: How to Set Up Your Event Program to Weather Any Storm

If the last few years have taught us anything in the events industry, it’s to be prepared for anything. From the whirlwind of a global pandemic to

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Event Service Professionals Publish Meetings DEI Guide

The knowledge and duties of event service professionals (ESPs), aka convention service managers, is where the rubber meets the road in the meetings

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Australian Bushfires Update and How Meeting Professionals Can Help

Australia is facing unprecedented bushfires. The blazes are widespread but have hit New South Wales and Victoria the hardest. According to

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Business as Usual?

Are corporate meetings coming back strong this year? It depends on whom you ask.Some say that pent-up demand for corporate meetings is bursting onto

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Air Travelers Face Delays as Furloughs Begin

By GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN (@gsbrownabc) , MATT GUTMAN (@mattgutmanABC) AND SARAH HERNDON Courtesy of ABC News Sunday brought flight delays as long

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AmEx Meetings Research Explores Risk Mitigation

NEW YORKNew research released by American Express Meetings & Events explores risk mitigation, including areas where lack of business controls,

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Paula Ramirez

Paula Remirez was named director of catering at Hilton Anaheim. For the last six years she has served as senior events manager for the property,

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What Meetings Industry Pros Pack for Trips

In the last months, I’ve written about some hard(er)-hitting subjects that impact each of us individually and our industry at large, most

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Well-Being on the Road

With 200 properties worldwide offering Westin Hotels & Resorts’ Run Concierge program, it’s clear that guests want to stay active

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Hot Topic

The cap and gown ceremony is history and so is the celebrating. You’ve got the evidence (your diploma) that you’ve just completed a

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Daneil Gilmartin

MPI announced the selection of Daniel Gilmartin as the organization's new chief financial officer. He will lead financial administration, business

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Tough Times for Tourism Marketers

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Orange County Coast

The communities that constitute the coastal area of Orange County are at once completely unique and one in the same. While each offers a special

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