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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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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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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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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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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3 Reasons to Book Your Next Meeting in Reno Tahoe

Located in Northern Nevada at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with 300 days of annual sunshine, the Reno Tahoe region’s weather and outdoor

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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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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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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 no shortage

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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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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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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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The Green Scene

When you factor in its many parks, preserves and golf courses, Florida seems very green indeed. But in ways that concern many meeting planners—

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Michigan Meanderings

Michigan’s regional diversity knows no bounds, from bustling big cities to northern resort areas to the remote Upper Peninsula. According to

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Central West Florida

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Family-Friendly Meetings

With so many families short on both cash and leisure time, it’s little wonder that family-friendly meetings are a fast-growing segment of the

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