Learn COVID-19 Protocol Best Practices Gleaned From ESPA’s Annual Conference

When it comes to executing a robust COVID-19 health and safety protocol regimen for an in-person meeting, what better group model than the annual

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3 California Meetings Tech Companies That Thrive in the Golden State

California has always been a beacon for those blazing their own trails, from the Gold Rush and flower-power ’60s to the greatest cultural and

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Oregon (2012 Coverage)

Want to hold a green meeting in Oregon? A bigger challenge is not to. Whether they are relaxing with a frosty pint at a neighborhood brew pub or

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Triangle, North Carolina

Comprising Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina’s Triangle is a tempting trio marked by beauty via its lovely campuses and downtown

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Joan Eisenstodt’s Key Contract Concerns as In-Person Meetings Begin to Resume

In my many years in our industry, I’ve never faced a tougher time assisting clients negotiate, renegotiate,

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Green Teams

Whether it’s building a solar-powered vehicle or creating a model for an energy-efficient city, team-building activities are heading in an eco-

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Columbus, Ohio's Collaborative Spirit and Preparedness Builds Confidence in Meetings

Meetings and conventions have started to return to Columbus, Ohio. “Things have come back quicker than anticipated, and we are extremely excited

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How to Prepare Your Meetings and Events Firm for an Uncertain Future

If there’s one thing that the last two years (and a close brush with COVID-19's economic impact) have taught meeting and event planners, it’s that

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Sacramento Is Primed for the Post-Pandemic Era With New Developments

Like its California counterparts, the state capital of Sacramento was hit hard by the pandemic, with meetings and conventions coming to a

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Behind the Scenes at the Oscars’ 2018 Governors Ball

Security was tight as the 90th Oscars award ceremony was revving up on Sunday,

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A Look at Pandemic-Era Events in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area

It could be argued that Texas was one of the first states to welcome back a large, high-profile, in-person meeting amid the COVID-19 pandemic:

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Best Practices for Medical and Pharma Meetings

In its “Pharma Medical Affairs 2020 and beyond” report, leading global consultancy McKinsey & Company describes “a rapidly

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Central Illinois blossoms with natural settings

Why head outdoors in Central Illinois? There’s far more than corn in this neck of the woods. Picture rolling forested acres, rivers, lakes and

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South Dakota surprises with memorable venues

Sure, Mount Rushmore is magnificent, but South Dakota’s memorable venues and attractions go well beyond the grand granite faces that draw 3

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Boating jaunts add thrills to coastal events

Whether you’re seeking a personalized whale-watching expedition or a large-scale boating experience aboard an aircraft carrier, there’s

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The 1920s Roar Again at Sir Francis Drake Hotel

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Convene Begins National Expansion in Virginia

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Popular PA Resort Launches Casino

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Rhode Island Travel Garners ‘MVP’ Award

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