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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Cvent Acquires Event Marketing Platform Splash

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

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Event Tech Trends Collide!

DAHLIA+ tech evangelist Dahlia El Gazzar explains how event technology and

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How Destination Reputation Influences Site Selection for Meetings and Events

The unpredictability of the current geopolitical environment has everyone on edge—but the greater travel industry, including the business events

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Is Flexwork the Future of Meetings and Events?

At a time when many organizations are calling for employees to return to the office—even as numerous meetings and events professionals continue to

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Jennifer Winn Owner/National Event Planner Winn Events, LLC Dallas Is the duration of your meetings either

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Event Tech Trends Collide!

DAHLIA+ tech evangelist Dahlia El Gazzar explains how event technology and

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How Event Technology Transforms Meetings Into Business Drivers

In today’s meetings landscape, attendance goes beyond simply being in the room. It’s about creating moments that capture attention, spark emotion and

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8 Easy Ways to Use AI to Plan, Expand and Measure Your Events

2025 marked a significant milestone in AI's mainstream adoption

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Five Secrets to Great Events

The National Conference Center has unveiled five secrets to knock the socks off your meeting attendees.  According to Eric Whitson, director of

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6 Signature Event Venues in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs, surrounded by four picturesque mountain ranges and stretching approximately 45 miles from Palm Springs proper to the city of

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Tap These Exotic Animal Reserves for a Wild Offsite Event

We’ve all felt a bit caged up during the COVID-19 pandemic, yearning to roam free with our friends and colleagues. And while the last year may have

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Event Service Professionals Publish Meetings DEI Guide

The knowledge and duties of event service professionals (ESPs), aka convention service managers, is where the rubber meets the road in the meetings

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How to Prepare Your Meetings and Events Firm for an Uncertain Future

If there’s one thing that the last two years (and a close brush with COVID-19's economic impact) have taught meeting and event planners, it’s that

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West Hotel Renovations in Arizona, Utah and Colorado

ArizonaAbout 70 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, in Wickenburg, Arizona,

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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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A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Most Prominent Hotels and Event Venues in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state that is built around the tourism and hospitality industries. Each year, the hospitality industry contributes $29 billion to

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An Event Planner Perspective: Holding an Annual Event in Council Bluffs

Bethany Crile, Des Moines-based communications and conference coordinator with

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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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How to Tap the Top Nashville Honky-Tonks for Group Events

From star-studded new entrants to legendary old favorites like Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Robert’s Western World, there’s a honky-tonk to suit every

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