New DI Guide Tackles Food Waste for Planners

The latest guide from Destinations International (DI) aims to educate planners on how to reduce food waste and strengthen the host communities during

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How Phoenix Executes Large-Scale Sporting Events

Phoenix has earned the moniker "Championship Valley" because of its extensive experience in hosting big sporting events like the Super Bowl and

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How Major Events Come Alive in Philadelphia

Powered by major bookings such as the 40th edition of WrestleMania, the most successful live event in the brand’s history, and the Alzheimer's

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Business Events Australia Research Indicates Confidence in International Events and Incentives

While U.S. domestic events recovery is bouncing back

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IMEX America: Event Planning Trends (and Challenges) to Watch for in 2019, a la Event MB's Julius Solaris

Shrinking budgets and long hours lead the list of event planning challenges/worries, according to a new survey conducted by

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How to Host Memorable Events in Frisco, Texas

 In this episode of the Meetings Today podcast, Senior Content Director Danielle LeBreck speaks with Lisa Bethea, director of destination

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Discover What's New in Washington, DC for Meetings and Events 

Washington, DC continues to evolve as a premier destination for meetings and events, with several new and renovated venues that offer unique

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Business Events Australia to Host Signature Incentive Showcase Under New Event Name

As this year’s Dreamtime 2023 attendees gathered for dinner at the iconic Penfolds winery just outside Adelaide, Australia’s city center, Tourism

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With Its Convention Center Closed, Austin Gets Creative to Host Citywides

With the Austin Convention Center closed from April 2025 to early 2029 for a $1.6-billion ground-up rebuild and expansion, the mega-event SXSW has

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The Benefits of 'Quiet Rooms' And Why You Should Have One at Your Next Event

If you’ve been to a meeting or conference lately, you might have noticed an unfamiliar room or booth on the convention floor. The room might be dimly

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EIC and JMIC Join Forces to Advance Sustainability Efforts, Advocacy and Economic Research in Events Industry

The global business events industry is navigating a time of heightened uncertainty, from shifting regulatory frameworks and macroeconomic volatility

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The 2023 Meetings Trendsetters Blazing Trails in the Events Industry

As the meetings and events industry evolves at a rapid clip, staying up to date with the changes is less daunting when you have trailblazers leading

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Aventri’s 2019 Top Meeting and Event Venues in the U.S.

Event management software company Aventri has published its 2019 report of the

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New Book Shows How to Leverage Cruise Events for Brand Success

Cruises had quite the recovery to make over the past five years, but trends show they’ve made a steady climb back to popularity, especially in

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5 Experiential Trends to Enhance Corporate Events

With the lines between consumer and corporate events continually being blurred, attendees are increasingly demanding highly unique, high-touch

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Naomi Hollas Shares Her Steps to Success in the Events Industry

Like she’s heard many others working in meetings and events say before, Naomi Hollas—who grew up in the highlands of Scotland—“fell into the industry

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Hybrid Meetings - 10 Reasons Why

I am very happy to see the perception of hybrid meetings shifting from “what are they” to “why do I need them?” I feel like

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Social Distancing and F&B: 10 Catering Considerations for Outdoor Events

As states slowly reopen and loosen stay-at-home orders, many event professionals are grappling with how to move forward with gatherings in a world

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