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The Las Vegas Convention Center Concludes $600 Million Renovation: Here’s What’s New

The Las Vegas Convention Center completed a $600 million renovation to its legacy campus. The convention center’s owner and operator, Las Vegas

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Meetings and Conventions Thrive in Raleigh, N.C.

Raleigh, N.C., is a smart destination where big business, education and innovation intersect, particularly within our key industry sectors. The Visit

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The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Unveils Upgrades

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis debuted a new look with the unveiling

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New York State Offers the Complete City-Country Package for Groups

September as part of a significant rebrand, the City of Good Neighbors’ convention and tourism bureau is attracting national headlines and

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In Balance: Wellness Options That Enrich Attendees and Create Engagement

Aired February 27, 2020 Presented by Lee Papa  CEUS &

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JW Marriott Marco Island Wraps Transformation Project

The JW Marriott Marco Island

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How to Lead Events Through Weather Disruption

Major storms don't ask for permission. It does what it wants when it wants: disrupts flights, reroutes attendees and tests even the most seasoned

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Dahlia El Gazzar

One of the meetings world’s most-notable tech experts got her start in the event planning industry in perhaps one of the most unlikely ways.

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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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Is a Vegas-Style Sphere Coming to the D.C. Suburbs?

Sphere Entertainment Co. has announced a tentative agreement with state of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies to develop a new

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4 Ways to Design Experiential Events That Activate Minds

In today’s experience economy, attention is currency. And the best events don’t simply capture it, they activate it.Planners must  balance the

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Live From PCMA CL 26: Orlando Keeps Growing

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Lisa Messina, chief sales officer for Visit Orlando, and Mike Tester, executive director for the Orange

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Missed Connections: You Just Missed Your Most Important Contact

Aired April 10, 2019 Presented by Brooke Gracey 

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Arizona: Bigger and Better for Meetings in 2026 and Beyond

Even without referring to its climate, it’s safe to say Arizona is pretty hot right now. Since the end of the Covid pandemic, the growth of the

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New University of Kansas Conf. Center; Midwest Renovation Updates

IndianaKimpton is set to open a downtown Indianapolis property by fall 2026 or early 2027. The hotel will occupy the former Odd Fellows building,

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Meetings Industry Vet John Washko Helping CSR Extend Its Reach

For the past three-plus decades, John Washko led luxury hospitality sales, marketing, branding and operations for world-renowned North American and

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A Guide to the Most Commonly Used Meetings and Events Industry Acronyms

Let’s face it: We work in an industry that’s an “alphabet soup” of acronyms and initialisms. We love us some catchy, if sometimes opaque,

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Cvent Acquires AI-Video Content Generator Goldcast

In mid-December, meeting- and hospitality-technology provider Cvent acquired the video content platform Goldcast, which focuses on live events and

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Experiential Events Are What’s Trending for 2026 Meetings

The landscape for meetings, incentives, conferences and events in 2026 is giving new meaning to the old saying “money can’t buy happiness.” For

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