East Central Wisconsin sets stage with arts venues

Broadway-caliber performances, various concerts and visual arts exhibits are all on deck for planners interested in adding a bit of East Central

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Iowa is rife with active off-site pursuits

Iowa is home to many exciting spectator sports, including collegiate games starring the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the first presidential

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Onsite Childcare at Meetings is an Emerging Trend

Having children should not preclude parents from attending meetings, and many conferences are recognizing this by offering services for attendees who

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Why New York City Is a Global Sports Capital Primed for Events

Interviewed by a local news station ahead of his first match at the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships this August, defending champion Novak Djokovic

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Kansas City Is Upping Its Profile Via Major Additions

Kansas City is on the ascent, ready

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Key tips to negotiating in a seller’s market

Anyone can make smart bargaining moves when they’re holding all the cards, but wise contract negotiation is a very different game now, with

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Vegas provides the special event touch

Product diversification has been the name of the game in Vegas for the past decade or so, an era that has seen the rise of pool parties, mega-

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Costing Your Connectivity

It's safe to say few planners expect the meeting or event venues they contract to provide free food and beverage services. Yet many planners continue

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Savvy Sweden offers plenty of pleasurable pursuits

In 2010, the U.S. partnered with the Swedish Ministry for Enterprise, Energy and Communications to form the Swedish-American Green Alliance, or SAGA

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Interview With Two Industry Lawyers on Contracts

I reached out to two hospitality industry attorneys—Kelly Franklin Bagnall (KB), who works on the supplier side of our

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4 Tips to Measure Social Media Analytics for Your Next Event

It’s easy for meeting planners and their teams to get lost in a sea of analytics numbers reported across multiple social media platforms.At MPI

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New Developments in Fort Wayne, Indiana, That Meeting Planners Should Care About

The compact downtown convention district in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a selling point for meetings.Fort Wayne offers lots to see, do and dine-around

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Exciting meetings developments grace the scene in Silicon Valley

For groups planning to meet in Silicon Valley, some serious new projects are looming on the horizon. One can easily grasp the bigger picture and see

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Ever-evolving New York City leaves a lasting impression

Once described as “one of the pillars of dignity that line Central Park South,” the Essex House, opened in 1931, has endured as one of

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Malaysia Meetings Are Undergoing An Evolution

To say that Malaysia represents a microcosm of Asia may sound bold, but the statement’s accuracy is undeniable. A buzzing business acumen in

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How Heat Maps Can Increase Meetings ROI

Meetings and events represent significant investments for participants.Attendees must invest their time and possibly registration money. Exhibitors

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The travel industry is a job-creating dynamo

In a still-dim economy, the lights of the travel industry may appear faint to some planners—especially those in the government segment—

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3 Meeting Planners Share Their Top Florida Incentive Programs

Incentive groups are loyal to the sandy shores and sunny skies of Florida.The destination’s appeal may start with its warm weather, but it has other

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Test Drive

On the face of it, leaving the driving to attendees is a great concept. Meeting planners avoid a variety of logistics issues inherent with flying and

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Sandy Shutters NYC Shows

 By: David McMillin, Staff WriterCourtesy of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)As residents along the East Coast prepared

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