Veteran Planners Share F&B Tips and Sound Off on Frustrations

I’ve been in this industry for more than 45 years; 38 of those with my own company. In all those years, a month hasn’t gone by that the cost of

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Nightlife Options for Kentucky Meetings: Fine Bourbon, Down-Home Cooking and Horses 24/7

Late days in Louisville feature events at Churchill Downs (complete with big hats), while group outings to visit champion horses are common in

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Top Takeaways and Planner Insights From the 2025 Meetings Today Trends Survey

What's on the minds of your meeting and event planner colleagues? Our annual Meetings Today Trends Survey reveals all!We took a different tack this

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The Culture Shift: Unmask Leadership by Meeting People Where They Really Are

Season 6, Episode 7Featured Guest: Pamela Brunson, President, Wolfgang Puck CateringWhat does real leadership look

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How to Increase Productivity and Focus with Nature-Based Meetings in Missouri

One primary objective of meetings: Eliminate distractions and achieve focus to affect change.Focus helps attendees retain information. A complete “

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Massive Makeover Continues for Squaw Valley Resorts

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Marriott Breaks Ground at Irvine Spectrum Center

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Bay Area Hotel Completes Transformation

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New Meetings Leadership for Mexico Tourism

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Las Vegas

In the past, planners who brought a meeting to Las Vegas could be forgiven for thinking that they were, well, a bit small for the town.After all,

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Denver Hotel Revamps with Dinosaur Theme

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Palm Springs’ Future Under Debate

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Connecticut

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Amex Study Shows Biz Travel ROI

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W Hotels Plans Downtown L.A. Debut

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Why Learning Your DEI Certifications Can Promote Supplier Diversity

While summer draws to a close and fall approaches, business leaders continue to combat rapidly changing health concerns, safety issues, economic

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The Critical Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Meetings and Hospitality Industries

For weeks, my co-author Zoe Moore and I have labored over subject matter for corporate leaders to maintain focus on the Value of Diversity, Equity

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Texas Special Section

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Gaming: Nevada is Back on a Roll

What a difference a few years can make to a tourism-dependent gaming state like Nevada. Las Vegas is now set to top its visitor-volume record

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Meeting Design That Blows Our Minds

Inspiring decor is key to solidifying attendees’ perceptions of an organization holding a meeting or event, from the creativity of the design

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