What It Takes to Produce the Largest Ag Show in the U.S., and Its Indoor Analogue

When it comes to large tradeshows, it may not get any bigger than the annual Farm Progress Show, which organizers claim is the largest by area in the

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Photo of 2023 Farm Progress Show layout in Decatur, Illinois.

APEX Launches Green Meetings Web Discussion

The Convention Industry Council’s (CIC’s) Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) Panel on Green Meeting and Event Practices launched a

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Millennials move technology, and vice-versa

Millennials are moving meetings tech. This biggest-ever generation may be young, but their expectations are changing the way attendees, planners and

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4 Poolside Escapes for Your Next Meeting

Not just for taking a dip, pool decks and terraces provide great venues for receptions, events and banquets. Here are some standout poolside spots.

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Planner Case Study-Switzerland

Rebecca Jones Manager, Event Purchasing BCD Meetings & Incentives ChicagoDescribe your event. We

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Tina Gaccetta

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) named Tina Gaccetta as head of events.

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Dane Gorup

Hotel del Coronado announced the appointment of Dane Gorup to director of events and catering.

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Puerto Rico Is Welcoming Major New Hotels as Meetings Boom

It’s safe to say that Puerto Rico is on a major roll, with the Caribbean U.S. territory notching “historic and unprecedented momentum” after four

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Aerial photo of Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort with Caribbean in the background.

Cleveland’s Keys to Convenient Conventions

Conventions need convenience, and we’ve got the keys. With flexible space, high-tech features compatible with advanced event technology, a

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Katrina Adams, CMP

Katrina Adams, CMP, is the new event planning manager for ProShare Advisors, a financial

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Confessions of a Marijuana Industry Meeting Planner

With the legal cannabis industry estimated to have hauled in $7 billion to $9 billion in 2018—up from $1 billion in 2011—according to the

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Bysheena Jackson

Bysheena Jackson was appointed as the new director of meetings & events at the Trump SoHo New York. Most recently she served as the director

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PCMA Sets Attendance Record at Convening Leaders

With a record-breaking 4,072 attendees at Convening Leaders 2014, held in Boston January 12 – 15, the Professional Convention Management

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Sharon Enright

Sharon Enright was named president and COO of NXT Events Media Group. The event

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$65 Million Renovation at Kingston Resorts Elevates Myrtle Beach Destination Experiences

Following a $65 million renovation deemed the most comprehensive project Myrtle Beach’s hotels and resorts have seen in more than five years,

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Affordable Meetings Gets New Name, Enhancements

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association changed the name of its Affordable Meetings conference and exhibition to MEET: Meetings, Events,

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How Groups Can Answer the Ancient Call of Tucson

In the early 1980s, we regularly drove from San Diego to see my grandparents in Green Valley, Arizona, south of Tucson. Each visit included an

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Meeting planners need to be aware of specific security threats

Planners of meetings and events need to be aware of specific security threats.[SIDEBAR]

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Meeting planners need to be aware of specific security threats

Planners of meetings and events need to be aware of specific security threats.[SIDEBAR]

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Flipping the Classroom

The Event Leadership Institute (ELI) launched a new hybrid course model

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