Donna West

Donna WestIndependent Meeting Planner and Travel ConsultantDW Consulting & Lighthouse Travel & ToursSanta Clara, Calif. Do you find that

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PCMA Goes Big: Association Announces Major Acquisitions

PCMA kicked off the first full day of 2023 Convening Leaders conference programming January 9 by

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Sherrif Karamat on stage at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023

Indianapolis to Open Ritz-Carlton and Minneapolis’ Marriott Conference Center Rebrand

Minnesota Marriott Minneapolis Northwest has recently rebranded to better establish itself as a conference and event hub. Now, the

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How to Create “Agency” at Your Meetings

Rick McNary, vice president of private and public partnerships with The Outreach

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Michelle Haider

VISIT Milwaukee promoted Michelle Haider to senior meeting & event services manager.

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New Zealand CVB Information (2013)

Contact information for Convention & Visitors Bureaus in New Zealand, including Auckland Tourism and Tourism New Zealand.

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Freeman Announces Janet Dell to Succeed Priest-Heck as CEO

ShapeGlobal event production company Freeman announced Janet Dell, Freeman’s current president and COO, will be appointed  CEO of the company

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15 Ways to Go Green

Want to have more eco-conscious meetings but not sure where to start? MeetGreen compiled a 15

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Venues with a view are one of Hawaii's biggest selling points

Whether it’s of the sparkling blue Pacific or towering emerald-green mountains, the view is often one of the built-in pleasures of Hawaii

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Before You Take Off: 8 Things to Consider About Drones

There's still an air of uncertainty around drones, says Sam Stanton, president of redbutton.tv.

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Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sedona embrace the night

When it comes to events, the Valley of the Sun is at its best once the sun goes down. Whether under a star-filled desert sky or inside a pulsating

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5 Ways Kansas City is Prioritizing Health and Wellness

Kansas City is known far and wide for both its barbeque and jazz scenes, with over 24 million people visiting the destination each year. K.C. is also

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4 Indiana Sports Venues That Add Team Spirit to Meetings

Professional sports teams and college athletics across Indiana attract fans locally and afar. Groups meeting in the Hoosier state can take in a game

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Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) recently launched www.meetLA.com, a new

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Kayla Lyons

The 13,000-square-foot Carolina Event & Conference Center in Forest City, N.C. named Kayla Lyons as general manager. She will manage day-to-day

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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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2017 Trends Survey Planner Interviews

Following are the interview subjects for the 2017 Meetings Today Trends Survey (all were survey respondents):

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Don’t be afraid to be creative.

Untitled Document Go out on a limb and be creative when planning meetings and events

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Don’t be afraid to be creative.

Untitled Document Go out on a limb and be creative when planning meetings and events

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Local arts are a big draw throughout Eastern Iowa

Groups meeting in Eastern Iowa’s meetings-friendly cities can easily create an inspiring event by adding a local arts experience to the agenda.

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