Tourism Australia’s Signature Incentive Showcase Shows Off Melbourne

Tourism Australia’s (TA) signature business events and incentives showcase Australia Next returned to Melbourne/Narrm (the traditional Aboriginal

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performance during media lunch at Playhouse. Credit: Tourism Australia

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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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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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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At Your Service: Free Ways CVBs Can Assist Your Meeting

Aired November 20, 2019 Presented by Bonnie Wallsh  CEUS &

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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

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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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

New Meetings Happenings in Seattle, Spokane, Portland and Boise

The Pacific Northwest destinations of Seattle, Spokane, Portland and Boise have been building their business events resume via several high-profile

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How Atlantic City Continues to Strengthen Its Group Appeal

With activations including a classic New Jersey-style breakfast, photo ops with Atlantic City lifeguards, sushi rolls and live demonstrations by Nobu

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Visit Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival July 2025. Credit: Visit Atlantic City

North Texas Is Center Stage for the ‘Beautiful Game’

Back in 1994, when the U.S. staged its first World Cup, Dallas hosted six matches at the Cotton Bowl.This summer, Arlington and the wider North Texas

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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

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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The Leadership Wake-Up Call: Decoding the Triggers That Shape How You Lead

Season 7, Episode 3Guest: Princess Castleberry, Global Keynote Speaker & Leadership Capacity Strategist, Castleberry

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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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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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7 Crowd-Flow Tips From a Sports Venue Veteran

Crowd-flow isn’t something you necessarily think about when it comes to smaller events. If you are planning an event for 20 people in a restaurant,

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Your Risk Management Playbook

Aired March 27, 2019 Presented by Brenda Rivers 

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Visit Orlando Names Charles Harris Chief Operating Officer

Visit Orlando appointed former president and CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) Charles Harris as the DMO’s new COO.As

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