8 Tips to Get Planners and Hotel Staff in Sync

As most business-event planners know, meetings are successful only when there is a coordinated team effort between the host organization and the host

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How Asheville’s Hospitality Community Helped It Weather the Storm

One would be hard-pressed to find a more resilient bunch of folks than those from Western North Carolina, who leaped into the fray in the aftermath

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What Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Meetings Industry

On July 4, President Trump signed into law his signature piece of legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill is likely to have major

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8 Meetings and Events Contract Points for Turbulent Times

It’s truly an interesting time to be a meeting professional. Attendance is down and prices are up due to tariffs, government funding cuts,

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Houston Builds for the Future and Takes the World Stage in 2026

This January, Houston First Corporation President & CEO Michael Heckman joined other local leaders, decision-makers and stakeholders for a panel

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What is REAL ID? Everything Meeting Planners Need to Know.

Beginning in May, all domestic air travelers will be required to present "REAL ID” identifications, typically a state-issued ID that has gold star in

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At Your Service: Free Ways CVBs Can Assist Your Meeting

Aired November 20, 2019 Presented by Bonnie Wallsh  CEUS &

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Feds Set to Throttle Service at 40 Major U.S. Airports

The FAA ordered a 10% cut in flights at major U.S. airports it said is intended to ease pressure on air traffic controllers during the government

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Keys to Better Site Visits: Preparation and Clear Communication

Nothing frustrates meeting and event planners more than dedicating time to a site visit at a hotel or event venue, then coming away without the

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Ciara Feely leads a small group discussion

Attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention: A Behind-the-Scenes Q&A

Tyra D. Dyson, CMP, DES, served on the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as associate director of convention center experience.

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention. Image by Becky Siu / Weymouth Watson

Longtime Visit Savannah Chief Sales Officer Announces Retirement

Visit Savannah announced the upcoming retirement of its chief sales officer of 15 years, Jeff Hewitt, effective December 31.Hewitt joined Visit

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Jeff Hewitt

What Meeting Planners Can Learn From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Political conventions are undoubtedly very complex citywide events. A coalition of entities needs to come together and communicate effectively in

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Attendees outside of Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention

European Union Triples Fee for U.S. Travelers: Here’s What You Need to Know

The European Union (E.U.) tripled the fee for U.S. travelers to enter its member nations, with travelers having to pay approximately $23 under the

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Executive Director of Visit Omaha Set to Retire July 31

The executive director of Visit Omaha, Deborah Ward, announced that she will retire on July 31 following more than 18 years at the DMO and five years

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Deborah Ward

Destination and Site Selection: The Basics and Deeper Dives

Selecting destinations and sites for meetings and events is one of the most important aspects meeting and event planners and their employers and

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Hard Lessons From the Las Vegas Mass Shooting Settlement

The announcement of an up to

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Major Issues Lurk in the Background of a Successful 2025 ASAE Annual Meeting

Associations have had a challenging beginning of 2025, having fought off an attempt to eliminate the tax-exempt status of nonprofits in the

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Michelle Mason presents at ASAE Annual Meetings & Exposition at Los Angeles Convention Center

Industry Responds to Electronics Ban

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and the U.S. Travel Association issued separate statements in response to

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Your Risk Management Playbook

Aired March 27, 2019 Presented by Brenda Rivers 

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How the Space Symposium Leverages All Colorado Springs Can Offer Meetings

“Everyone has a place in Space,” according to Space Foundation’s vice

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