Why Conference Centers Are Primed for the Return of In-Person Meetings

With vaccinations in arms throughout the world, businesses and organizations are starting the process of at least contemplating a

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20 Meetings Trendsetters Who Stepped Up When Their Industry Needed Them Most

From a global pandemic that decimated the hospitality industry to a police killing that sparked protests and activisim across the nation and the

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7 New and Renovated Properties to Look Forward to This Year (2022)

As the hospitality industry continues to recover from pandemic losses, new and renovated hotels across the country are ready to welcome meetings and

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Tap These Unique Las Vegas Meeting and Event Venues for Smaller Groups

No destination does meetings like Las Vegas, with attendance numbers reliably spiking when conference, convention and other business events are held

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Homestead, Four Others, Take Omni Name

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Moroccan Makeover for Historic California Lodging

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The DFW Metroplex Offers a Wealth of Venues for Meetings and Events

Spanning 268,597 square miles, Texas is the land of plentiful opportunity—and people are answering the call.  Sources including Move.org

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Trendsetter Tuesday: How Cvent's Rachel Andrews Builds Bridges to a Digital Future

Our weekly Trendsetter Tuesday podcast series checks in with Rachel Andrews, senior director of global meetings and events for meetings and events

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The Z: Why It’s Important to Talk Through Transitions, Personally and Professionally

It’s funny what one email introduction can lead to in an industry like meetings and events.Earlier this summer, when a mutual friend introduced me to

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The Z: Why It’s Important to Talk Through Transitions, Personally and Professionally

Eastern Iowa Cities

With attractions ranging from art museums and riverboat cruises to the Victorian charm of Dubuque, the German roots of the Amana Colonies and the

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etc.venues' Garrett Ronan on Meetings Industry Trends and Beyond

Garrett Ronan, U.S. chief operations officer for etc.venues, talks about post-pandemic

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Meetings trendsetters propel industry forward in 2014

Maybe you’ve heard them speak at one of the big meetings industry shows, or read about them in the pages of this magazine. Maybe most of their

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Vegas Hotel Renovation Takes Unique Approach

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How to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet (Planner's Version)

Season 6, Episode 1 Guest: Ksenija Polla, Director, International Development, Talley Management GroupKsenija

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Back to Business Experiential Forum With ALHI: One Editor’s Experience With Face-to-Face Meetings

After dutifully sheltering in place for nearly six months, it was safe to say that my dance card was open when Michael Dominguez, CEO of ALHI (

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Marriott Continues Moscow Momentum

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Why Debbie Garcia Believes Virtual Site Tours Are the Future

 Debbie Garcia is the CEO of Virsitour, an online directory for meeting and event planners that allows them to experience virtual site tours of

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5 Mountain Cities That Will Bring Out the Best in Meeting Attendees

Do mountains bring out the best in people? Meeting planner Lindsay Cummings thinks so. “There is something very special and serene about hosting

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Going 'Global': Massive New Cleveland Venue Rebrands

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