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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Risk Management

Terrorism and Turmoil Top Tourism Deterrents

What worries travelers the most amidst the never-ending diet of news and first-person social media accounts of conflict, upheaval and health risks

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Essential 2020 Meetings Trends

Aired January 8, 2020 Presented by Tyler Davidson, Joshua Grimes, Corbin Ball, and Will Curran

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Christine M. Klein, CMP

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) announced the appointment of Christine M. Klein

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Unions Authorize Marriott Strikes in San Francisco and San Jose

UNITE HERE union members representing hotel and culinary workers in San

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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

Planning a Ship-Shape Meeting

More CoverageFloating Venues

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3 Meetings Horror Stories: Fountain Frolickers, Bento Boxes Gone Bad and Tornado Terror

In the third installment of “Meetings Horror Stories,” we heard even more of the crazy things that can go wrong in the meetings 

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Cape May, N.J., Seeks Convention Center Bids

City officials in Cape May, N.J., sent out bids to contractors for the building of a beachfront convention center.While two earlier attempts for bids

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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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Contracting for the Recovery: Contract Negotiating Tips & Tricks For the Post-COVID Era

We’re ready to move forward with in-person meetings, but the site selection and contracting process that meeting professionals know from just a few

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Contracts

Take 10: 'Site Selection and Inspection: Hidden in Plain Sight' With Joan Eisenstodt

Joan Eisenstodt answers additional questions from the 04.

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How to assure meeting facility quality

Meetings in a Minute

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Survey Says: Large Meetings Trending Upward

BETHESDA, Md.Marriott’s Convention & Resort Network (

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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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Downtown Denver

Special Effects That Will Dazzle Your Attendees Without the Red Tape

Any event planner or producer knows that their most successful programs follow a story arc, much like a movie. Providing a defining moment near the

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Take 10 - The Ultimate Meeting Professionals Guide to Internet Connectivity

Meetings technology expert Jim Spellos answers additional questions from

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Jonathan Grella

As the new senior vice president of public affairs, Jonathan Grella will lead the U.S. Travel Association's media and political campaigns, government

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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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Benchmark Shares 10 Meetings Trends for 2019

Benchmark released its "Top 10 Meeting Trends for 2019.

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