L.A. Is Taking the World Stage With Marquee Sporting Events and Venues

Los Angeles is on a serious winning streak when it comes to welcoming premier global sporting events and has built the facilities and infrastructure

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6 Ways Florida Meeting Planners Modified In-Person Programs During the Pandemic

Surf Expo is typically held twice a year in January and September at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando. In September 2020, the in

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Designing Events for an Insecure World

Aired May 27, 2020 Presented by Tahira Endean, Tracy Stuckrath, Gareth Heyman & Dr. Jonathan Spero

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What Are Hybrid Events—Really?

The pandemic didn’t create hybrid events—but it made them more valuable.  This new wave of dynamic, interactive, accessible events isn’t part

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How Phoenix Executes Large-Scale Sporting Events

Phoenix has earned the moniker "Championship Valley" because of its extensive experience in hosting big sporting events like the Super Bowl and

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Feds to Establish Virtual Meeting Centers

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EIC and JMIC Join Forces to Advance Sustainability Efforts, Advocacy and Economic Research in Events Industry

The global business events industry is navigating a time of heightened uncertainty, from shifting regulatory frameworks and macroeconomic volatility

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A Breakdown of the Transformation of Business Event Travel Between 2022-2023

There’s no question that travel habits and attitudes have changed in the wake of the pandemic. The only constant, it seems, is change, and business

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The Most-Read Meetings Today Stories of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, many in the meetings and events industry are looking back at the year with pride for what they accomplished. Meetings Today

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Reno-Tahoe Is Welcoming Major Resort and Event Venue Additions

The Reno-Tahoe region is a standout meetings and events destination due to the phenomenal scenery and outdoor activities afforded by both sides of

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A Complete List of Our 2025 On-the-Scene Coverage

Meetings Today had a busy 2025 getting out on the road to explore destinations with meetings in mind.Aside from traveling to cover the major meetings

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Freeman's Bob Priest-Heck on His New 'Inside Live Events' Book

 Former Freeman Company CEO Bob Priest-Heck has helmed one the largest events companies in the world, collecting a vast reservoir of knowledge

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Encore's Amanda Armstrong Talks Making an Impact, Igniting the Senses and the Future of Event Technology

In this Meetings Today Podcast, recorded on the IMEX America tradeshow floor, Taylor Smith sits down with Amanda Armstrong, senior vice president of

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Columbia, South Carolina’s BullStreet Opens Up New Events Options in the Capital City

Adding its name to the list of Carolina cities that are exploding in growth and redevelopment, the decade-long-and-counting transformation of

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9 Ways Planners Can Collaborate With Event Service Profs

Coordinate schedules, confirm site visits, manage budgets, review every layout—it’s a lot. Every detail, every choice, makes an impact.Now, pull it

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6 Questions for CES Executive Vice President Karen Chupka

The allure of the consumer technology tradeshow CES has always been the futuristic products on display. But this year, the Consumer Technology

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How ChatGPT Will Impact the Meetings and Events Industry

In the not-so-distant future, the world of meetings and events was transformed by the rise of artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT.

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CES Plans to Return to Las Vegas in January 2021

Las Vegas’ largest tradeshow, CES, plans to return to the city January 6-9, 2021.Produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the 2021

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How Major Events Come Alive in Philadelphia

Powered by major bookings such as the 40th edition of WrestleMania, the most successful live event in the brand’s history, and the Alzheimer's

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Why New Jersey Is a Sporting Events Champion

Of the five professional sports franchises that call New Jersey home, only the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League carry the state’s name

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