Planner’s Perspective: Anna Collinge

Anna Collinge Executive Director The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference Westmont, Ill.Briefly state

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10 areas of site selection to question and learn

Each meeting, and the circumstances under which it is created, is different. There is no one-size-fits-all site selection checklist.The checklist I

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DMO Vet Al Hutchinson Leaving Visit Baltimore

Veteran DMO leader Al Hutchinson has decided not to renew his contract with Visit Baltimore, which expires June 30.The DMO said Hutchinson has agreed

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After Failed Festival, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, CVB Closes

Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s GO Cedar Rapids CVB ceased operations after

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Lansdowne Resort: Your Meeting & Celebration Headquarters

Whether you’re planning a secure board meeting, intensive training session or festive holiday party, there’s always room in Lansdowne Resort’s

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Lansdowne Resort and Spa

Managing risks pays off with better global events

Risk is a part of every event planner’s life. It’s risky to plan an event, risky to attend an event, risky to stay home. But just because

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Seattle ‘Panic Button’ Law Blocked in Court

The Washington State Court of Appeals blocked a so-called “panic button” law for hotels in Seattle on Monday, December 24, 2018. According to the

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How to Plan and Organize a Marathon: 8 Expert Tips From Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski

This past spring, I crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon.It was my fifth marathon, and it took just as much planning, training and grit as

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IAEE Reveals Future Trends in Events Industry

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) released an updated version of its white paper, “Future Trends Impacting the

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ASAE: Active Shooter Mitigation Strategies for Events

799 killed and 1,418 wounded in 250 incidents.These are the sobering statistics for multiple casualty events in the U.S. between 2000 and 2017,

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Air Traffic Chaos Hits 3 Major Airport Hubs

Air traffic controller sickouts related to the government shutdown at three major Northeast airport hubs are greatly affecting arriving flights,

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MPI WEC 2017 Kicks Off in Vegas

LAS VEGASMPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) kicked off at MGM Grand

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GBTA Poll Predicts Ongoing Travel Disruption

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) polled its United States

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How San Diego Is Becoming a Meetings Powerhouse

San Diego is renowned for many things: the pleasant weather, a laid-back vibe, ample outdoor spaces and a strong military history. But this SoCal

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Reagan National Plunged Into Darkness; Power Outage Tips for Planners

Travelers at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport were plunged into darkness Wednesday, August 15, 2018, around 10 p.m., a situation

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IAEE Updates Event Trends Report

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) released an updated version of its

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10 Risk Management Tips for the In-Person Meetings Ramp-Up 

Resiliency means being prepared for tomorrow.  To thrive in the “next normal,” the meetings and events industry needs a complete mindset shift

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Mile-High Metamorphosis: Denver Continues to Polish Its Downtown Model

This May, Denver announced a $500 million investment in downtown, including housing options, public spaces and strategies to attract businesses.

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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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