Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Unveils Industry-Growth Plans

At the Society of Independent Show Organizers CEO Summit in early March, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the unified public policy

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Record Numbers and Major Events Set Minneapolis Up for Success in 2024 and Beyond

Minneapolis had a big year in 2023.Last year, Meet Minneapolis brought

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Melvin Tennant and Courtney Ries from Meet Minneapolis present event successes at Annual Meeting

Toronto’s enhancements and upgrades draw business

Approaching its centennial in 2020, the D.C.-based American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has taken its annual Meeting & Exposition to

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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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Kensington, Md. Research and writing for Meetings Focus publications, a defense-oriented think tank, and two computer-security firms—

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ANAHEIM, Calif.Visit Anaheim, the destination marketing organization for Anaheim and Garden

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Five North Dakota Facilities Secure Upgrade Grants

BISMARCK, N.D. Five North Dakota tourism entities have received 2012 Tourism Expansion Grants from the North Dakota Department of Commerce, Tourism

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LACC’s Director of Events and Special Projects Shares Long-Term Strategy

Sonia Trejo stumbled into the events industry in 2003 after transitioning away from her career in social work. Her initial role was as meeting-room

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Behind the Scenes at the Oscars’ 2018 Governors Ball

Security was tight as the 90th Oscars award ceremony was revving up on Sunday,

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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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Look for These Physical Signs to Help Identify an Active Shooter Threat

Counterterrorism and security expert David Lau identifies several signs to watch out for to help spot a possible active shooter at your meeting or

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Cybersecurity Musts for Meeting Planners

While security threats in the physical world understandably grab most of the headlines, cybersecurity breaches have also impacted the meetings and

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Sheryl Sookman Is Helping Homeless Women Help Themselves With Women's Empowerment

Longtime meetings industry career advisor—and former Meetings Today columnist—Sheryl Sookman has always been keen to dispense advice on how meeting

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Must-Know Sports Venue Event Tips From Seasoned Planners

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Luggage Company ECBC is set to introduce a new line of TSA-compliant electronics bags that will not only save you time in the airport security line

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As Las Vegas Reopens, Compression Means the Time to Book Is Now

As the U.S. meetings, conventions and events industry eagerly anticipates the return of large in-person gatherings, Las Vegas continues to be a

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Frankfurt Airport Workers Set to Strike Jan. 15

01.15.19 Update: According to Reuters, German airport security staff

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Airport Travel Tips During the Government Shutdown

Sarah Kloepple and Christoph Trappe discuss recent airport travel experiences during

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Airport Travel Tips During the Government Shutdown

Sarah Kloepple and Christoph Trappe discuss recent airport travel experiences during

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