Destinations International Launches New Virtual Education Program

Destinations International (DI) launched an expanded Virtual Education Series on September 23, elevating its offerings as the world’s leading

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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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ESPA Opens Nominations for Event Service Professional of the Year

What meeting and event planner doesn’t love a great event service professional? After all, they take the ball and run with it after the meeting deal

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Better Meetings Through Effective Storytelling: Pro Tips

If you think that flashy production elements and other technology are the only solution to grabbing and holding the attention of today’s meeting

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U.S. Gov’t Shutdown Complicates October Business Events

While early October saw thousands of meeting planners, hotel sales managers, and destination reps attending industry shows such as IMEX America and

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Lisa Messina on the Latest Orlando Happenings for Meetings and Events

 Orlando is a destination that is no stranger to superlatives. From being named the top meetings destination in North America for the 10th time

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Virtual Event Definitions

What is the definition of a Virtual Event? Everything below…and maybe more, but here is the official definition of a virtual event: A

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Philadelphia: The Stage for Historic Meetings & Events in 2026

 Philadelphia is gearing up for a truly unforgettable year in 2026—one that will place the city at the center of global attention. From

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Options for Meeting and Event Attendees Who Need Onsite Childcare

Having to take care of children does not always mean a mom or dad can’t attend that crucial meeting or event, as companies that specialize in onsite

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Marriott Bonvoy Events: Elevating Social Celebrations in Mexico

From beachfront weddings to milestone celebrations, today’s social events are about more than a venue—they’re about creating moments that resonate

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New Caesars Wellness Guide Promotes Innovative Wellness at Events

Caesars Entertainment’s National Meetings and Events team released a guide to incorporate wellness in event programming that is an expansion of

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Walt Disney World Meetings and Events Catering: Food That Tells a Story

Christian Rumpler, executive chef of catering event operations at Walt Disney World, has spun gastronomic magic here for more than 30 years. And, if

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How to Create 'Standout Virtual Events'

#InlineArticleRectangle{display:none;} In this Meetings Today Podcast, David Meerman Scott and Michelle Manafy, co-authors of Standout

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$7 Million Renovation Continues at Arizona Resort and Property Enhancements in California

ArizonaParadise Valley’s Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa

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A Virtual Events Primer: Catching the Digital Wave

Anyone who’s been to a major meetings industry event in the past couple of years has to have noticed the creeping influence of the virtual

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E.N.G.A.G.E. Your Attendees in Virtual Events

Geoteaming's John Chen shares his simple formula that every meeting and event planner and organizers should adopt to make sure attendees are engaged

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Discover Which Virtual Events Software Is Right for You

In just the first two months of 2020, David delivered talks to thousands of people at 10 different in-person events on three continents. Michelle's

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Discover the Premier Outdoor Event Spaces at Major U.S. Casino Resorts

While indoors gaming action is the traditional fuel powering gaming destinations, the top properties are all about diversification, with meetings and

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Expert Tips on Transitioning From Live to Virtual Events

Thinking about launching virtual meetings as a standalone event option or augmentation to a live event?Amanda Ma, founder and CEO of Innovate

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Expert Tips on Transitioning From Live to Virtual Events

Thinking about launching virtual meetings as a standalone event option or augmentation to a live event?Amanda Ma, founder and CEO of Innovate

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