3 Tech-Forward California Venues to Wow Your Crowd

In a state that fosters creativity and innovation—especially when it comes to technology—it should be no surprise that tech-savvy California venues

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L.A. to Make Travel for Meetings Easier with Transportation Improvements

Los Angeles has long been known as one of the most dynamic cities in the world for meetings and conventions. But with the capacity to host large

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Key Venue Openings and Renovations in the Pacific Northwest (2023)

Of the many meeting and event trends we saw blossom in 2022 and continue into 2023, the furious pace of new properties opening and renovations and

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Creating attendee engagement at conferences

Anyone who’s fidgeted their way through a boring conference lecture—in actuality, probably just about everyone—knows the value of attendee engagement

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Vegas Celebrates the GREAT Indoors

Catering to the mega-music festival market, Las Vegas in recent years introduced outdoor event space such as MGM Resort International’s Las

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Cleo Battle Set to Lead Louisville, and the Tourism Industry

Meetings industry fixture Cleo Battle, currently chief operating officer for Louisville Tourism, is about to reach the highest step in the DMO career

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Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center announced the

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Hilton Launches Guest Experience Incubator

Hilton announced the opening of its Innovation Gallery, which it describes as "a first-of-its-kind incubator and experiential showcase for cutting-

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Washington DC: The Perfect Blend of Wellness and Meetings

Meeting planners seeking a destination that seamlessly blends wellness with dynamic event hosting need look no further than Washington DC. The city’s

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IACC Expands Membership to Include Smaller Meeting Venues

IACC is seeking to expand its membership base by updating and relaunching its Global Standards of Brilliance criteria in an effort to attract small

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High-Tech Omni Campaign Targets Meetings Biz

Omni Hotels & Resorts has announced the introduction of a revamped advertising campaign to promote its meeting and events business. The campaign

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San Francisco-based Shelter Co. creates pop-up lodging for groups around the world

Founded in San Francisco in 2012, Shelter Co. is a distinctive pop-up camping experience and

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Fun Offsite Activities for Groups in Myrtle Beach

Known as the hub of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile string of beaches along the Atlantic coast, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a popular destination

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Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando: Incorporating Health and Wellness into Meetings

In the past few years, incorporating wellness in a meeting has not only become a nice addition, but it has also become a necessity. No longer will

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MPI Postpones European Show Due to Omicron

MPI postponed its European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) in Brighton, U.K., to an unspecified later date in the wake of the spread of the

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MPI European Meetings and Events Conference

Futurist Scott Steinberg Launches New Board Game

Frequent Meetings Today contributor Scott Steinberg, a futurist author and speaker, has launched a “

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Pigeon Forge Offers Meetings Groups Mountains and Much More

For such a relatively small destination, the superlatives associated with Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, are large. The popular

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The Island in Pigeon Forge.

No Hidden Agenda Episode #15: Super Bowl LVII Is Coming to Las Vegas!

Super Bowl LVII is coming to Las Vegas amongst many other exciting sporting events! Hear from Sam Joffray on the host planning committee on how

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Encore "Breaks Free" at IMEX America, and an Engaging New Role for Planners

Everyone's after attendee engagement at events, and Encore Global may have just cracked the code with its "Break Free" immersive environment

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Ben Erwin, Encore.

Jolene Jang on Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the Meetings Industry

Leading Asian American inclusivity consultant Jolene Jang discusses the many facets of the Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and the

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