6 Ways Toronto Went 100% All-In on Business Events

Toronto is a place where creativity and innovative ideas thrive, so it should come as no surprise that it’s ahead of the curve when it comes to

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How Artificial Intelligence Will Fundamentally Change the Meetings Industry

If you were walking the streets of San Fransisco’s Mission District in 2015, you might have come across the very unassuming Pioneer Building on

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Greater Palm Springs: Your Meeting Oasis Awaits

In Greater Palm Springs, meetings start with a breath of fresh air and plenty of sunshine. Surrounded by scenic mountain views, swaying palm trees

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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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Tech-Focused Event Firm Markey’s Appoints New CEO

Markey’s, a national event and AV-technology company, announced Linda McNairy as chief executive officer effective November 3.  McNairy

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 Expanding the Magic of Meetings!

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Begins $275 Million Expansion and Transformation. Exciting changes are in motion at the Walt Disney World

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Anaheim Is Building on Its Momentum as a Top Meetings Destination

Anaheim, California, has long been a leader in the meetings and conventions space, and its popularity for group business continues to surge.This past

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How Meetings May be Impacted by the Growing Return-to-Office Trend

Remote work became standard operating procedure in many cases during the pandemic, and its impact on business and society in general lingers in the

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To Be the Best, You Need to Learn From the Best

Aired October 16, 2019 Presented by Brooke Gracey  CEUS

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8 Easy Ways to Use AI to Plan, Expand and Measure Your Events

2025 marked a significant milestone in AI's mainstream adoption

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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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Global Hotel Brand YOTEL Announces New CEO

YOTEL, a global hotel brand with a focus on creative technology and aimed at people always on the move, announced Phil Andreopoulos as its new chief

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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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Likes, Comments and Leadership: Julius Solaris on Facing the Noise and Leading Boldly

Season 6, Episode 12Guest: Julius Solaris, Founder, BoldpushJulius Solaris, founder of Boldpush, joins host

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Cvent Acquires Reposite, Launches New AI Products and Enhancements

At Cvent’s annual Cvent CONNECT conference June 10-13 in San Antonio, the meetings tech giant announced it acquired Reposite, an AI-powered online

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Las Vegas Tourism Leader Rossi Ralenkotter Dies at 78

Rossi Ralenkotter, former president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, passed away on October 10 at age 78 after a 16-year

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Cvent Integrates New AI Tool CventIQ Across Its Platform

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the meetings and events industry continues, with a big announcement from industry tech giant,

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Javits Convention Center’s New Sales Director Reimagines Strategy

Hospitality veteran Justin Horwitz was named director of sales at Jacob K. Javits

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Artificial Intelligence Strides in California Hospitality Industry

Technology has advanced at a breakneck speed the past few decades, adding words like “computer,” “internet,” “smartphone” and “social media” to our

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4 Questions for a Veteran Conference Services Director

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida, has named Heather Eubank director of events. She is responsible for leading a

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