ADA Case Study: Data-Heavy, Engagement-Intensive

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has a problem. Its premier event, Scientific Sessions, encourages information overload.“You can’t

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5 Destinations That Connect Meeting Planners With Diverse Suppliers

In an era where organizations are going beyond diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mission statements and looking to put ideas into action,

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Minneapolis riverfront. Credit: Lane Pelovsky, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis

7 New and Renovated Properties to Look Forward to This Year (2022)

As the hospitality industry continues to recover from pandemic losses, new and renovated hotels across the country are ready to welcome meetings and

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Exterior of Atlantis Paradise Island

Kristin K. Mirabal, CMP

Kristin K. Mirabal, CMP joined the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (

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Joan Eisenstodt’s Key Contract Concerns as In-Person Meetings Begin to Resume

In my many years in our industry, I’ve never faced a tougher time assisting clients negotiate, renegotiate,

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Hawaiian Industry Professionals Discuss Mindful, Respectful Travel

In Hawaiian culture, a lei is never expected.“It’s always a gift, and it’s an adornment,” said Lahela Spencer, Hawaiian culture specialist at Hilton

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Snorkelers in a lagoon. Credit - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Five fantastic off-site options in Rosemont, Illinois

The Ballpark at Rosemont The new home of the Chicago Bandits

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APEX Learning

APEX Learning Meetings industry drivers of APEX compliancy services say educated consumers (both planners and suppliers) make the

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East Coast Gaming Destinations Staging a Meetings Comeback

Amid sinking gaming revenues and group business last year, East Coast players have doubled down on health and safety protocols and, where possible,

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Atlantic City Monopoly-inspired mural by artist  Shari Tobias.

Colleen Brzozowski

Colleen Brzozowski joined the Krisam Group and Global Events Partners as director of sales in the Chicago office. She brings more than 20 years of

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3 Offsite Venues That Celebrate Biloxi’s Outdoors and Heritage

From premier casinos to scenic shorelines, Coastal Mississippi is a destination that wears many hats. In Biloxi alone, planners can utilize the

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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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ASAE’s XDP Wraps Debut Show

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.Risk appears to have shaken hands with reward at ASAE’s annual XDP,

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Viewpoints vary on path to perfect drive-to meeting

With air travel costlier than ever, and some might say more problematic to boot, it’s little wonder that today’s “drive-to”

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Philadelphia Serves Up a Feast of Eats & Arts for Groups

Philadelphia is in that rarefied air of historic destinations, being the Birthplace of the Constitution and home to a list of impressive U.S. firsts

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Photo of opening of Democratic National Convention at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Meetings Industry Fund, MPI Help Maui Industry Colleagues

While the fires on Maui were devastating that wonderful island, I was thinking about finding a way to assist our meetings industry colleagues

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Image of Lahaina, Maui, burning during Maui wildfires.

West Ventura County meetings offer many slices of SoCal

The Southern California version of “The Good Life” is perhaps embodied best in western Ventura County, where the coastal communities of

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s Major Renovation Carries a SoCal Tradition Forward

Carlsbad, California, located off the iconic Pacific Coast Highway about 35 miles north of San Diego, is one of those Southern California

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Photo of exterior of Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.

Green Meetings

Even as talk of financial green dominates headlines, environmental green continues to take on a crucial role in the meetings industry. In a time of

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Green Meetings

Even as talk of financial green dominates headlines, environmental green continues to take on a crucial role in the meetings industry. In a time of

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