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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From Event Space to Steaks: How Melbourne Accommodated the Largest Incentive Event Ever Held in Australia

In April, over 16,000 delegates from Amway China journeyed to Melbourne, Australia, for their annual leadership seminar, which utilized over 32,000

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How Los Angeles Always Rises to the Occasion for Meetings, Events and Conventions

Last month, Earvin “Magic” Johnson kicked off the 2025

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10 Ways to Hyper-Personalize and Customize Events

From movies to music to shopping, today’s audiences expect every experience to be more customized, personalized and contextually relevant—meetings

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The 2025 Meetings Trendsetters Stoking the Fire in the Events Industry

Meetings Today's annual Meetings Trendsetters list recognizes 20 outstanding individuals who have made an outsized impact in the meetings, events,

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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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The Benefits of 'Quiet Rooms' And Why You Should Have One at Your Next Event

If you’ve been to a meeting or conference lately, you might have noticed an unfamiliar room or booth on the convention floor. The room might be dimly

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The Diplomat Beach Resort Reimagines Coastal Luxury

Nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale on Hollywood’s iconic beachfront, The Diplomat Beach Resort is launching an exciting new chapter in luxury

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How Wisconsin’s Varied Culinary Scene Is a Big Win for Groups

Adorning Wisconsin license plates since 1939, “America’s Dairyland” signifies the state’s milk and cheese industries, each top in the nation. 

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4 New Orleans Event Venues That Show a New Side of the City

You can check off most typical New Orleans bucket-list items within the city’s iconic French Quarter, where beignets from Cafe Du Monde can be

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Industry Intelligence: Meeting Trends and Event Data Every Planner Needs to Know

Here’s our picks for some of the most interesting pieces of data from recent industry trends reports to help you stay on top of the latest industry

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Bishop-McCann Ups Incentives Effort Via MTI Events Acquisition

Global meetings, events and incentives company Bishop-McCann is bolstering

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BCD Meetings & Events Launches 2025 Sustainability Guide

Many meeting and event profs tout sustainability as one of the most pressing issues of the moment. But it’s harder to find companies that walk the

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Marriott Bonvoy Events Unlocks Exceptional Meetings Across the Caribbean and Latin America

Meeting planners play a crucial role in selecting the perfect venue, a decision that lays the foundation for a successful and impactful event. As

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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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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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How South Texas Events Offer Up-Close Encounters With History

San Antonio's Witte Museum is celebrating history—and making its own—in a variety of ways this year and in 2026.Founded in 1926 with a focus on South

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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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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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