What Fyre Festival Can Teach Planners About Event Risk Management

Billy McFarland, the entrepreneur-turned-convicted-felon responsible for the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival fiasco, is back with his latest venture, “

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Here’s What to Expect at IMEX America 2023

Attendees at IMEX America will notice more than a few new elements at this year’s show, including major session format shifts, programming addressing

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From Chatbots to Ultra-Healthy F&B: IACC’s Mark Cooper Sheds Light on the Latest Meetings Trends

Meetings, like the world around them, are changing at warp speed, and keeping up on the latest trends is imperative for planners wishing to cater to

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Game Developers Reboot Large In-Person Meetings in San Francisco

Home to some of the most-desirable meetings and events destinations in the U.S., California took a cautious approach to navigating the pandemic,

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Rochester, N.Y.: Custom Corporate Events, Smooth Travel and Distinct Hospitality

Combining an intentional service-driven, client-first approach with major infrastructure redevelopment, Rochester, N.Y., continues to establish a ROC

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NeoCon Death Triggers Lawsuit

The death of an attendee at NeoCon 2018, held in Chicago’s

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What It Takes to Produce the Largest Ag Show in the U.S., and Its Indoor Analogue

When it comes to large tradeshows, it may not get any bigger than the annual Farm Progress Show, which organizers claim is the largest by area in the

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Dear Ashley: What Are Some Special CSR Ideas for an Incentive in Puerto Rico?

Dear Ashley, I am planning an incentive trip in Puerto Rico and want to incorporate a very special Corporate Social Responsibility experience

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Las Vegas’ Business Elite Lend Insight Into Their Success

The Las Vegas and Southern Nevada market is a singular study in innovation and adaptability, entrepreneurship, capital investment, branding and sales

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Eastern Iowa Showcases Heritage at Group-Friendly Venues

The main jewel of Eastern Iowa’s heritage is its people, whether they are part of the agricultural backbone in Waterloo, the creativity of Iowa

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How Atlantic City’s Entertainment Scene Boosts Its Allure for Meetings

Barry Manilow and the Beach Boys. Johnny Carson and Joan Rivers. Liberace and Luciano Pavarotti. The Rat Pack and the Rolling Stones. The Who and

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Omaha and Council Bluffs Growing Community-Friendly Spaces

Set across the Missouri River from each other, Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, offer a convenient package for meeting groups that are

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Luxury Redefined: How and Why Luxury Meetings and Events Experiences Are Shifting

Nothing demonstrates the current shift in what defines luxury more than hotel brands and property experiences.When I started in this industry, luxury

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Joan Eisenstodt’s Key Contract Concerns as In-Person Meetings Begin to Resume

In my many years in our industry, I’ve never faced a tougher time assisting clients negotiate, renegotiate,

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Interview With Lou Novick on Meetings Insurance

So much of my work has been “crisis meeting management,” that is, organizations discovered that a signed contract contained ambiguities (

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Columbus, Ohio's Collaborative Spirit and Preparedness Builds Confidence in Meetings

Meetings and conventions have started to return to Columbus, Ohio. “Things have come back quicker than anticipated, and we are extremely excited

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Addressing Mental Health and Wellness in the Meetings Industry—and Why It’s Important

Rachael Riggs was working an event in Dallas for a software company when she was told there was a “911.” “They said ‘Rachael, you need to come to

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Six red-hot drive-to meeting locales

With regional meetings on the upswing, gas prices dropping and air service to smaller airports on the decline, a variety of forces are aligning to

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Key Indoor Air Quality Concerns for Meetings During COVID-19 and Beyond

As COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed throughout the world, there is guarded optimism that there is light at the end of the tunnel for the

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Indoor air quality is a prime concern for large public facilities such as convention centers.

Meetings and Events in Fort Myers and Surrounds Satisfy

Editor's note: Since the original publication of this article, Hurricane Milton impacted the west coast of Florida, including the Fort Myers area

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