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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2 Hawaiʻi Resorts See Multimillion-Dollar Renovations and New Leisure Resort Emerges in Santa Fe

California The addition of two new outdoor terraces at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square increases the hotel’s meeting and

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Tahira Endean’s New Book Demonstrates the Importance of Joy at Live Events

What becomes possible when we rethink the purpose of events and design with more intention? Tahira Endean, head of program at IMEX, explores some of

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The Power of Joy With Tahira Endean

Insider tips for better attendance at association events

Association meeting planners face many of the same tests as other event coordinators in a rebounding economy, with one major additional challenge:

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A Transgender Event Planner Shares His Journey and Inclusion Tips

While transgender meeting and event planner Chase Brunson is very comfortable in the industry he’s in, he also realizes that meetings and events can

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9 F&B Tips to Reach Your Meeting Sustainability Goals

Meetings and events F&B is undergoing a revolution on many fronts, with sustainability and healthy options perhaps being at the fore.In my 30-

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The Essentials of Engaging Speaking

OMG! Have a great idea, unique insight or informed opinion that you just can’t wait to share? BZZT! Sorry, friend, but as it turns out, you’re just

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Futurist Scott Steinberg speaking.

Luxury Redefined: How and Why Luxury Meetings and Events Experiences Are Shifting

Nothing demonstrates the current shift in what defines luxury more than hotel brands and property experiences.When I started in this industry, luxury

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Luxury Redefined, a new column by Laurie Sharp

SPARK's Data-Processing Power Is a Game-Changer for Event Profs

As the complexity of event management escalates, the new

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10 Tips for Using AI to Radically Improve Meetings and Events Tasks

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are booming. From

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Transform Your Meetings and Events at Disney

When you partner with Disney for your meeting, you access best-in-class planners, industry-leading technology, world-class culinary experts and

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Gran Destino at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Best Hybrid Event Practices

Emilie Barta, Virtual Host and EmceeEmilie Barta, a virtual host and emcee, is at the forefront of the hybrid events

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Cvent Acquires Event Marketing Platform Splash

Meeting and event technology giant Cvent recently acquired Splash, an event

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Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal. Photo Credit: Cvent

Three California Event Tech Leaders Explain the State’s Advantage

It’s clear that California is the place to be if you’re in the field of

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Warner Bros Upfronts Party by BARTKRESA studio.

Tourism Australia Reveals Findings From Its 2024 Business Events Consumer Demand Project

Tourism Australia’s specialist business events unit released new international research findings that bode well for incentive programs in Australia

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Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. Credit: Tourism Australia.

12 Major Changes Coming to the Meetings and Events Industry—And How to Prepare

We’ll excuse you if your head is spinning due to the massive disruption that’s impacted the meetings and events industry in the last two years.

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An Istanbul Immersion: Onsite at MPI's 2025 EMEC Event

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson traveled to Istanbul, Turkey, to participate in MPI's European Meetings & Events Conference. Here's his fun,

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Hagia Sofia in Istanbul

Beyond the Venue: How Intellectual Capital Is Redefining Event Success

In the dynamic realm of business events, the need for adaptability and innovation to drive delegate attendance and stakeholder ROI has never been

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Thought-Leader Julius Solaris on His New Posting and the State of the Industry

#InlineArticleRectangle{display:none;} In this Meetings Today Podcast recorded in March, Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talks with

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6 Historic Venues in Massachusetts That Enhance the Event Experience

Although Massachusetts is one of the smallest states in the U.S. by land area, the historical significance of its many locales and impact on the

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Poli Place, circa 1930