Mayor Proposes Cuts to Chicago Tourism

Mayor Richard Daley proposed a new city budget that would slash almost half of the money the city grants to the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau

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New Exhibition Center in Wisconsin Facing Hurdles

APPLETON, Wisc. Proponents of a $20 million downtown exhibition center say the project hinges on a series of key decisions that will be made this

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After Lanyon Merger, Cvent Builds for the Future

Cvent, the market leader in event management technology solutions, added even more muscle when it merged with Lanyon Solutions in November following

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale Meetings Industries Plan for Brighter Days

In December, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) announced its first major booking for 2021 since COVID-19 caused the

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Meetings Mean Business Canada Coalition Calls for Government Support of Meetings and Business Events Industry

Following Canada’s federal budget announcement March 28 and alongside the efforts of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) March 30, the Meetings Mean

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Outlook Bright for Hotel Industry

 By Claudette Covey, courtesy of TravelPulse.com The U.S. lodging industry continues the extremely healthy upward trend it began in the

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Tunica Casinos Reopening

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Survey Says

The results of the 2011 Meetings Market Trends Survey are in! Look for the full report with the next edition of Meetings Focus MidAmerica.

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5 Ways to Create a Must-See Virtual Presentation

As a keynote speaker, over the past 20 years I’ve had the distinct pleasure of presenting at, serving as master of ceremonies for, and moderating

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Seattle's CVB Names Norwalk CEO

Seattle's CVB (SCVB) announced the appointment of Tom Norwalk as president and CEO, succeeding Don Welsh, who resigned last month to assume the role

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Memphis CVB to Manage Convention Center

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Casino Expansion Cancelled in Lake Charles, La.

Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment canceled plans to build the Sugarcane Bay casino addition to its Lake Charles, La., resort.The casino operator

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Reboot Your In-Person Events

In-person events are back, baby! We couldn’t be happier. But what’s that you say? Your attendees expect to be wowed with safe, sustainable, and

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Bizzabo Data Shows Promising Industry Outlook for 2023

Results and data from a recent

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J.D. Power Reveals Top-Ranked Hotels

As hotel guests increasingly come to expect amenities that used to be special perks, such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfasts and premium linens

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Interview With David Nihil, Founder of Funny Bizz

You send us written content and our team of comedy writers makes it funnier. We also run the world's most entertaining business conference.

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