9 Historic Venues in Florida for Special Events

There was a time when glitz and glamour were the order of the day but, alas, this bygone era is now largely history. However, it’s still possible to

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Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach exterior

3 Event Tech Trends to Watch in 2020

As we launch into a new decade, the meetings industry is on the cusp of transformative technology that will impact how business is conducted and how

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What an Event Attendee Wants

Have you ever wanted to get inside the minds of your audience? What do they really think about events? How far will they travel, what are they

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What Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Meetings Industry

On July 4, President Trump signed into law his signature piece of legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill is likely to have major

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Lone Star to L'étoile: Navigating the European Event Industry

Who am I? After decades of event marketing leadership roles in technology and producing corporate meetings and events around the world from my

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Chamonix, France

Southern Charm Meets World-Class Events in Savannah

Perched upon the picturesque banks of the Savannah River lies the charming city of Savannah, Georgia. A place where the past and present coexist in

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Aerial city view, River Street and City Hall

Need-to-Know 2025 Corporate Event Trends

To say the corporate events industry is dynamic is... a massive understatement. Its ever-changing, no-two-days-are-the-same nature could be what

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How VR, AR and 360 Video Drive Meeting Attendance

Looking for a cutting-edge technique to attract attendees to your event or property? Meeting professionals across the U.S. are going virtual—

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Flexibility and Safety on Display at Marriott Connect With Confidence Event

On November 9, Marriott International invited industry professionals to  The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner—located in northern Virginia not far

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A panel discussion at Marriott Connect With Confidence Event

Flexibility and Safety on Display at Marriott Connect With Confidence Event

On November 9, Marriott International invited industry professionals to  The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner—located in northern

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Business Events Sydney Meetings Fund Launches in North America

Business Events Sydney (BESydney), the Australian city’s specialist business events bidding company, launched its Sydney Meetings Fund (SMF) offer

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Need-to-Know 2025 Corporate Event Trends

To say the corporate events industry is dynamic is… a massive understatement. Its ever-changing, no-two-days-are-the-same nature could be what

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New Details Emerge on Upcoming Meetings Industry Climate Conference

As fierce debate regarding climate-change mitigation efforts took place during the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York, the leaders of

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EMEA leader in green dress speaking on main stage

How to Evaluate an Event App

Mobile event apps are quickly becoming table stakes—attendees want to consume information on their mobile devices, and you want to simplify

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Wellness Retreats, Historic Hotels and More Global Upgrades and Openings

EstoniaHyatt Place Tallinn is a newly opened property located in the heart of

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Hilton Turin Centre Exterior in Italy. Credit: Hilton.

The Competitive Edge: Leveraging Intellectual Capital and Business Intelligence for Exceptional Events

In today’s rapidly evolving event landscape, meeting planners must go beyond conventional approaches to create truly distinctive experiences.

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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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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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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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PCMA Convening Leaders event in Palm Beach, Florida

An Istanbul Immersion: Onsite at MPI's 2025 EMEC Event

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson traveled to Istanbul, Turkey, to participate in MPI's European Meetings & Events Conference. Here's his fun,

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Hagia Sofia in Istanbul