Le Meridien New Orleans is under construction, Hilton Orlando will add new event grounds and other southern meeting news

Florida Marriott’s Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront

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Wellness Spotlight: IMEX America 2017

Anyone who has been to IMEX America, let alone Las Vegas, knows what a sensory overload the experience can bring to attendees.

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East Central Wisconsin sets stage with arts venues

Broadway-caliber performances, various concerts and visual arts exhibits are all on deck for planners interested in adding a bit of East Central

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Tracy Petrillo, CAE, League of California Cities

Tracy Petrillo, CAE Director, education & conference League of California Cities Sacramento, Calif.Is the

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As Las Vegas Reopens, Compression Means the Time to Book Is Now

As the U.S. meetings, conventions and events industry eagerly anticipates the return of large in-person gatherings, Las Vegas continues to be a

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Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall expansion rendering

Inspiration Is Around Every Corner in Philadelphia and Valley Forge

In 1975, Sylvester Stallone, then a struggling 29-year-old actor, watched underdog boxer Chuck Wepner’s title fight knock down of Muhammad Ali.

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Lake Geneva's Latest Renovations and More News in MidAmerica

IllinoisBest Western Hotels & Resorts recently announced the opening of Best Western Glenview – Chicagoland Inn & Suites, located just 25

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Trends! Trends! Trends! With SmithBucklin's Carol McGury

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson runs down the latest meetings trends with Carol McGury, EVP, Events & Education Services for

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Trends! Trends! Trends! With SmithBucklin's Carol McGury

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson runs down the latest meetings trends with Carol McGury, EVP, Events & Education Services for

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6 Tips for Working With a Convention Services Team

Meeting and event planners working with a facility’s convention services team can help ensure their program is a success by providing some very basic

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Florida’s First Coast offers centuries-old venues

Want to mix history with a productive meeting or unforgettable event? Northeast Florida, a.k.a. the First Coast—the area from the Georgia

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Hybrid is Happening

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Orange County Convention Center Announces Eric Blanc as New Deputy Director

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) promoted Eric Blanc Sr., CMP, to deputy director, with the task of overseeing the OCCC’s Sales, Marketing

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Jackie Cassarly, CMP

Jackie Cassarly, CMPPresidentPlanning Connection, Inc.Gainesville, Fla. Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking recently

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Learning How to Lose, Get Back Up and Maximize Growth

Season 5, Episode 9Guest: Huong Nguyen, CEO & Founder, Shiloh EventsWhen you get knocked down, what do you need

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Planning Within the Lines

There is no way to get around the current restrictions on government events. Even talking about “getting around” restrictions can raise

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David Dubois Takes Over as CEO and President of Exhibitor Group

Exhibition Group, a global provider of exhibition and event education, insights and commerce, hired David DuBois as the company’s new CEO and

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Meetings Industry Leader Marin Bright Passes Away

Meetings and events industry leader Marin Bright, founder and CEO of Smart Meetings, passed away January 28 due to complications from surgery after a

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Announces $275 Million Transformation

In November, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort broke ground on their first major meeting space expansion in over 20 years. This latest

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Connect With Creative Culture in Paducah, KY

Authentic experiences separate good meeting and conference destinations from great ones. You need adequate meeting space and enough hotel rooms to

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The “Wall-to-Wall” Murals adorning the Paducah floodwall