Howard Givner

After running a meetings and events company for 20 years, Howard Givner developed a keen eye for the trials planners at all levels face.“The

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Tips for Organizing a Hotel-Based CSR Program

Jo Licata, community projects manager with the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, shares some actionable tips for planners looking to add a

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Standout Venues and Meetings Updates from Montana

Wide-open spaces and natural treasures coupled with exceptional venues have long made Montana a

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A Major Renovation in Phoenix, Plus New Properties in California and Mexico

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the West.Arizona The newly renovated

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F-IT! We're Talking About Menopause, Period.

Season 3, Episode 3 Featured Guest: Carleeka Basnight-Menendez, Founder, INSO INC INSIDE-OUT Yes, we're talking about

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How to Create Diversity and Inclusion in Your Meeting Settings and F&B

Tracy Stuckrath of thrive! meetings + events shares three 

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How to Earn Loyalty Points for Booking Meetings at Four Major Hotel Chains

Earning loyalty points for booking meetings and events within one hotel chain provides a number of advantages for planners, from free room nights to

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Meetings Today LIVE! Hawai'i Kicks Off at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Attendees from all over flew into Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, this week for Meetings Today LIVE! Hawai'i 2023, and the event is officially underway.

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New international hotel and resort openings (March 2014)

Bali The Chedi Sakala resort

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Washington Brings the Fun With Nighttime Activities

Entertaining outings and team-bonding opportunities are available throughout Washington for groups interested in a fun evening away from the

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Social Media Is a Digital Diary of Our Work History

What goes on in Vegas stays in Vegas, but what happens on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc., stays on the Internet forever. Remember that

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Austin Welcomes Hotel ZaZa to Warehouse District

Z Resorts debuted Hotel ZaZa Austin in downtown’s Warehouse

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Destination DC Promotes Shelby Luzzi to New Sustainability-Focused Role

Destination DC (DDC) announced Shelby Luzzi has been promoted to senior manager, sustainability, the first role of its kind for an urban DMO and will

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J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles and the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., prove sometimes the best attractions don't cost a dime

Planners who explore the possibilities might be surprised how many impressive U.S. attractions won’t cost visiting attendees a dime, including

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Sustainability Pledges: Why Greenbuild Encourages Attendee Action

The world’s largest green building conference and expo is blazing another trail.

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Tourism Diversity Matters’ The Collective Experience Conference Brings DEI Leaders Together

Following a pandemic hiatus, Tourism Diversity Matters’ (TDM) The Collective Experience

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4 Fantastic Off-Site Venues for Groups Meeting in Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, is expanding rapidly and so are its off-site event venue options. Popular spaces include two updated airplane

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Eat, Pray, Love: Traveling the World and Making an Impact

Is it safe to host meetings abroad? Third generation incentive travel professional Ashley Lawson, VP of business partnerships at Achieve Incentives

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