Stephen Lazar

Stephen Lazar will be stepping into the vice president of sales position at San Francisco-based Key Events. Lazar has worked in the hospitality

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10 Wicked Good Reasons to Meet in Boston

From outstanding facilities and building services to unparalleled accessibility and legendary attractions, we can’t think of a reason why you

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Elegant Tennessee Conference Hotel Revamps Offerings

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.The Chattanoogan hotel, a Benchmark Hotel and Benchmark Conference Center as well as the only AAA Four Diamond-rated full-service

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Korea

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Budget Bites

When planning a banquet—or a range of food and beverage events over the course of an event—on a budget, one’s first instinct might be to order the

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St. Louis showcases a variety of off-site venues

Known for its Gateway Arch and popular sports teams, among other features, St. Louis also offers an impressive lineup of off-site event venues for

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What to Expect at the 2024 MPI World Education Congress in Louisville

The 2024 MPI World Education Congress (WEC), the association’s signature

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MPI President & CEO Paul Van Deventer at the 2023 WEC in Mexico

5 awesome off-sites for meetings in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Bridger Restaurant Perched atop the Bridger Gondola,

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Use Your Voice As a Meeting Planner

As an expert in all things events, meeting planners need to speak up!

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Corporate Comedian Greg Schwem Talks the Serious Business of Laughter

When most people think of standup comedy, they typically think of crude Netflix specials or dank nightclubs with comedians swearing like sailors. But

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How CVBs Are Connecting the Next Generation to Jobs in Hospitality

Imagine your first introduction to the hospitality industry as a high schooler, touring behind the scenes at an airport and discussing a career in

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Incorporating Experiential F&B Teambuilding Programs Into Your Meetings The IACC Way

IACC’s tips for incorporating experiential teambuilding programs in your meetings and events.

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North Carolina

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Thor Returns! This Meeting Prof Did a ‘Pandemic Pivot’ by Saving a Baby Deer

[Editor's note (11/6/24): After fearing for the worst when Thor the Deer stopped appearing in Dawn Rasmussen's yard, we all feared that he was

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Kudos: NorCal PCMA Steps Up for Tsunami Relief

SAN FRANCISCO--While celebrating the work of hoteliers, planners and suppliers by recognizing the contributions of local industry leaders, the

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Arielle Galimidi, CMP

Arielle Galimidi, CMP has joined the dynami group as manager, event marketing. The dynami group is a full-service production company, specializing in

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Coastal Meetings

 Whether it’s a beach bonfire for roasting s’mores under a starry sky, a sandcastle team-building exercise or simply meeting in a room that

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Answering the Call of Ancient Andalucía With Meliá Hotels International

Few destinations have shaped the course of history more than Spain’s eight-province Andalucía region. Spanning southernmost Europe between the

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Alhambra, a historic palace-fortress in Granada, Spain, at sunset. Credit: Jeff Heilman

What’s Old Is New: Savannah’s Latest Property Investments and Historic Charm

There are few places like Savannah in the U.S. In fact, senior vice president of Visit Savannah, Jeff Hewitt, finds it hard to name even one

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View of Savannah from a DeSoto hotel guest room