4 Trends Shaping the Future of Wellness in the Meetings and Events Industry

Discussions around wellness in the meetings and events industry

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10 Expert Tips for Planning Events at Theme Parks

Theme parks are some of the most popular attractions for tourists, with places like Walt Disney World attracting more than 58 million visitors each

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All-inclusive meetings are hitting all the trends

During the Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress this summer, the International Association of Conference Centers (

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A Global Effort to Future-Proof Tourism and Biz Travel at DI's Annual

A record-breaking 2,033 attendees from 27 countries and territories convened in Chicago at McCormick Place for Destinations International’s Annual

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Creating Events with AI

Looking for advice on how to put AI to work in your events? Then join our latest webinar to hear Brooke Gracey spill the beans on how the event

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Joyce Leveston Appointed CEO of New York’s Javits Convention Center

The New York Convention Center Operating Cooperation (NYCCOC) appointed Joyce Leveston as the new CEO of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center after

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Marriott and Groups360 Answer Key Questions About ‘Instant Book’ Meetings Functionality

Global hotel giant Marriott International joined with major competitors that include Accor, Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts to invest in

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Brand USA Chair Ferguson Seeks to Broaden Its Focus

Having a board chair who is a meetings industry veteran that knows the ways of Washington, D.C., is a definite advantage for Brand USA, which

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What to expect in 2016

In September, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) shared its fourth annual 2016 Meetings and Events Forecast.The report provides projections for hotels and

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How to avoid event bandwidth bust

Along with running water, electricity and AC, a robust Wi-Fi offering is often something planners and their groups take for granted at any meeting

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How the Consulting Business Applies to Meeting Planning

Reminder: Don’t let people make everything more complicated than it needs to be, whether at work or in general.One of the highlights from an

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Munich Hotelier Launches Staffless Hotel

MUNICH, GermanyThe brainchild of a Munich hotelier, Johannes Eckelmann, who also runs the Cocoon Hotel brand,

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Conference center experts weigh in on five hot trends

Wondering what the hottest trends are for conference center events? Meetings Focus reached out to some of the most informed folks in the field, and

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How to Stay Relevant With an Evolving Workforce

In a fast-changing business world, MICE industry leaders and meeting and events firms need to stay on top of changes.  At the same time,

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Introducing The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation

I was born 17 days before the new millennium, and telephones were still attached to walls with the swirly cords I got my fingers stuck in far too

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The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation

Engagement Without Barriers: How CEMA 2024 Wove in Inclusivity

The Corporate Event Marketing Association’s (CEMA) Summit, held August 4-6 in Seattle, set a new benchmark for intentional inclusivity, something we

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K.C. Hotel Creates Special High-Tech Space

KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center has capped off a two-year, $22 million renovation with the completion of Tangent at Westin,

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