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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Dallas NRA Meeting a Flashpoint for Convention Risk

Over 80,000 gun enthusiasts and more than 800 exhibitors will descend on Dallas May 4-6, 2018, for the

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The Art of Meeting in Dallas

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Dallas Museum of Art

Contract Cheat Sheet

Every event contract is unique and so is every contract negotiation. But most groups, most events and most contracts share a few basics. We’re

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A Risk Management Checklist to Help Avoid Disaster

Risk management should be at the top of every planning list for meetings. Potential hazards include manmade threats such as terrorism, shootings,

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That's the ball game!

Well, it’s October, and that means Major League Baseball is in the thick of its playoff schedule as teams fight tooth-and-nail, vying for a

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When E-avesdropping Tanks Your Meeting

If Mitt Romney loses the presidential election, many think a secretly recorded video that was almost certainly made by a catering staffer at a

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When E-avesdropping Tanks Your Meeting

More CoverageE-Security Tips for PlannersIf Mitt

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Key Notes: Social engineering?

We’ve got some real Social Media star power gracing our cover this month, with the original Apple chief evangelist, Guy Kawasaki, posing for

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‘Do Not Disturb’ Policy Updates Spark Debate

Do you want someone entering your hotel room without your permission? Do hotels even have the right to enforce this? Those are the core questions

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Do Not Disturb Sign

Greater Palm Springs: Your Meeting Oasis Awaits

In Greater Palm Springs, meetings start with a breath of fresh air and plenty of sunshine. Surrounded by scenic mountain views, swaying palm trees

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Indian Wells Golf Resort

10 Legal Pits You Can Avoid

When disputes arise over even the best-laid meeting or event plans, lawyers get summoned to pull people out of the litigation pit. Several of the

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10 Legal Pits You Can Avoid

When disputes arise over even the best-laid meeting or event plans, lawyers get summoned to pull people out of the litigation pit. Several of the

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10 Legal Pits You Can Avoid

When disputes arise over even the best-laid meeting or event plans, lawyers get summoned to pull people out of the litigation pit. Several of the

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Iowa is progressive, with plenty of new offerings

Aside from corn and soybeans, Iowa’s best-known export is the Iowa Caucus, the quadrennial contest that begins the U.S. presidential campaign.

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‘Do Not Disturb’ Policy Updates Spark Debate

Article updated on 01.02.18, originally posted on 12.29.17.Do you want someone entering your hotel room without your

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IMEX America Promises Impactful Programming That Will Engage Attendees on Deeper Levels

Carrying the theme “impact” for the next two years, IMEX Group’s major annual tradeshows in Las Vegas and Frankfurt are striving to communicate the

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Photo of a large number of people walking into IMEX America 2023.

3 Event Tech Trends to Watch in 2020

As we launch into a new decade, the meetings industry is on the cusp of transformative technology that will impact how business is conducted and how

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Will Airbnb Destroy Your Room Block?

First it was online travel agencies like Travelocity and Priceline doing the distribution disrupting. Now newer brands loaded with owner-offered

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Outdoor Teambuilding Excursions and Activities Unique to California

Boasting some of the sunniest cities in the U.S., 280 state parks and 840 miles of coastline with more than 420 public beaches, California’s outdoor

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Scenic views of Emerald Bay. Credit: Visit Lake Tahoe