Sacramento, California’s Deep-Rooted Culinary Strategy Yields Major Event Bounty

Born in Los Angeles, once residing in San Diego and with family in San Francisco, I have traversed most of California—except for Sacramento, which

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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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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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Power Pack

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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Must-Know Sports Venue Event Tips From Seasoned Planners

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Industry Intelligence: Meeting Trends and Event Data Every Planner Needs to Know

Here are some of the most interesting data points from recent industry reports to help you stay on top of the latest intelligence around

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Visit Milwaukee Promotes Sales and Marketing Professionals After Record Year

Visit Milwaukee promoted five professionals across their sales, marketing and sports tourism departments. The announcement comes after a record-

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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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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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Frankfurt Airport Workers Set to Strike Jan. 15

01.15.19 Update: According to Reuters, German airport security staff

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Caesars’ Vice President of Meeting Operations Talks Attendee Safety

Chris Skelding joined Caesars Entertainment in the new position of vice president of meeting operations, bringing with him more than 25 years of

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Visit Baltimore Names Kireem Swinton as President and CEO

A 24-year hospitality-industry veteran, Kireem Swinton has been appointed by the Baltimore Convention and Tourism Board (a.k.a. Visit Baltimore) to

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Teneo Identifies 6 Major Concerns on Planners’ Minds

Teneo Hospitality Group identified the top concerns and trends within the meetings

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How to Start Your Own Podcast NOW!

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with podcasting veteran Mike McAllen, of

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