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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Crisis Management Not in Planners’ Plans

Disasters, both manmade and natural, just seem to keep rolling in. From hurricanes and other severe weather events to active shooter threats, any

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U.S. Travel Releases TSA Policy Blueprint

Five years after a U.S. Travel Association task force detailed how to rebuild America's aviation security system, the group has come

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How Los Cabos Is Keeping Visitors Safe

LOS CABOS, MexicoIn reaction to the U.S. Department of State’s new tiered travel advisory system introduced on Wednesday, Jan. 10, the

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A Risk Management Checklist to Help Avoid Disaster

Risk management should be at the top of every planning list for meetings. Potential hazards include manmade threats such as terrorism, shootings,

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas Announces Key Appointments to Executive Team

Following the announcement that Fontainebleau Development and Koch Real Estate Investments, with J.P Morgan as administrative agent, had secured a

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GBTA Lays Out Top Travel Issues in D.C.

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the association for the global

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Critical Contract Clauses

In the high-stakes world of meeting planning, a watertight contract can make the difference between a seamless experience and a legal nightmare.

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American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Passengers

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined the air travel giant American Airlines $50 million, citing its numerous violations of laws

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How MGM's Safety Act Claim May Impact the Meetings Industry

MGM Resorts International filed

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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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Air Travelers Favor Major Screening Changes

A survey of air travelers conducted by the U.S. Travel Association found that 75 percent believe “there has to be a better way” to

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Greater Philadelphia’s ‘Revolutionary’ Event Year

“Let’s make history, together,” declared PCMA and CEMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat last October in advance of the 70th anniversary of PCMA and

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MGM and Las Vegas Shooting Victims Reach Settlement

MGM Resorts International reached a settlement with the victims of

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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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Safety First

Cyber security is a hot issue in the industry, but recent terrorist incidents have moved physical security to the forefront. How can planners step up

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3 Meetings Horror Stories: Theft, Disoriented Conduct and a Saved Beach Party

This fourth installment of Meetings Horror Stories includes a scantily clad singer at a beach event, an inebriated tennis player and a

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U.S. Travel Responds to Travel Restrictions

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs Jonathan Grella issued the following statement on the

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Caesars Forum Strides to Open

Ahead of IMEX America 2019, Meetings Today content developer Kate Cripe got a sneak peek of the $375 million Caesars Forum. During a hard hat tour,

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Disney Hotels Ditch ‘Do Not Disturb’ Signs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.Walt Disney World Resort Hotels are getting rid of “Do Not Disturb” signs, among other security changes, according

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