Marriott and Groups360 Answer Key Questions About ‘Instant Book’ Meetings Functionality

Global hotel giant Marriott International joined with major competitors that include Accor, Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts to invest in

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Palm Springs Offers Meeting Promotion

Groups who book rooms at select Palm Springs-area hotels from Dec. 31, 2008, to Dec. 31, 2009, are eligible to receive up to a 10 percent discount on

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Experts weigh in on budget tips for events

We at Meetings Today know that among all the other elements of executing a fabulous event, planners must keep an ever-keen eye on the bottom line.

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Always Something New to Learn

More CoverageResourcesThere are myriad

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How an Event Services Team Can Help Meetings Hit Their Goals

Business event planning is equal parts strategy and art, such that even the most well-organized meetings can face last-minute surprises. Whether it’s

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N’Awlins CC Expansion Delayed, Over Budget

NEW ORLEANS Construction costs on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center are about $1.4 million over the initial contract price and work is

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Former Paducah CC Director Guilty of Charges

PADUCAH, Ky. The former Executive Director and vendor of the Paducah-McCracken County Convention Center Corp. has pleaded guilty in United

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New Industry Staffing Solution Launched

i-Meet.com, a social network for people who plan meetings and events, has announced the launch of its Global Talent Bench offering qualified, vetted

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Maryland Partners Eye New Conference Hotel

FREDERICK, Md.Plamondon Hospitality Partners, The City of Frederick and Randall Family LLC jointly took the next step required to build the

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Cobo Center earns MI Green Venue Certification

DETROIT The Cobo Center has earned Green Venues Michigan (GLM) Steward certification from the Michigan Energy Office. Green Venues Michigan

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Benchmark Taps Alex Cabanas to Head Biz Development

 Benchmark Hospitality International named Alex Cabañas president, business

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Men at Work

Another type of noise disturbance can arise from a hotel renovation project or construction in the neighborhood where the property is located. One

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Why Don't Meeting Planners Get Respect?

From discussions I’ve had on social media about why meeting and event planners aren’t held to the appropriate level of esteem, I reached

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IAEE Urges Limits on In-House Exhibition Services

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) issued a statement cautioning exhibition facilities against taking audiovisual and

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Companies Still Scrambling to Become GDPR Ready

There is still much confusion in the meetings industry following the May 25, 2018, implementation of the Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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From the Editor: History in the Making (Sept. 2016)

Our September issue is covering a lot of ground when it comes to history, from the historic 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia to a

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Plan to Shine at Huntington Beach

Here in Huntington Beach, California, our exhilarating, ocean side environment inspires business professionals to excel and shine. It’s a one-

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Gov't Planners Express Concerns in Post-Shutdown Statement

ALEXANDRIA, Va.The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) has issued the following statement regarding the reopening of the federal

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Checking In

Welcome to the September issue of MEETINGS MIDAMERICA. While the leaves outside may be well on their way to turning, we’ve got plenty of green

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Site Selection & Inspection: Rethinking the Basics

What we must know now to select appropriate destinations and sites for meetings continues to change. From 2020 on, meetings were impacted by COVID

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