IMEX 2021: MeetingPlay's Joe Schwinger on the Future of Events

Since launching virtual meetings company MeetingPlay in 2011, former Marriott global e-commerce expert Joe Schwinger has seen virtual meetings grow

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To Book June 2026 Events in These Big Cities, You Better Get on the Ball

If you were considering holding a meeting in Boston this coming June, you would be well advised to book now.That’s because FIFA released its World

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10 Photos That Encapsulate PCMA's 2024 Convening Leaders Event

PCMA Convening Leaders was a resounding success, with more than 5,000 attendees setting a new attendance high-water mark for the event. Here are

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Security Measures for Meetings and Events

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HSMAI Debuts New Event Brand

Hybrid and participant-driven meetings were in the spotlight during HSMAI’s MEET National in Washington, D.C., which featured the organization

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Opinion: You Need Event Service Profs More Than Ever. Here's Why

Event service professionals have always been at the heart of events.  We put out fires, adjust on the fly and juggle multiple items at a time

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Security Measures for Meetings and Events

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2 Outside-the-Box Teambuilding Ideas for Beach Events

As in-person meetings prepare to relaunch, beaches, a traditional event

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Wildly Different's Beach Buggy Battle teambuilding event.

Why New York City Is a Global Sports Capital Primed for Events

Interviewed by a local news station ahead of his first match at the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships this August, defending champion Novak Djokovic

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How to Create More Welcoming Events

In a Smart Monday session at IMEX 2018 named “Redesigning Inclusive

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HSMAI Debuts New Event Brand

Hybrid and participant-driven meetings were in the spotlight during HSMAI’s MEET National in Washington, D.C., which featured the organization’s

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Dear Ashley: Creating Opportunities for Local Communities to Engage in Destination Events

Dear Ashley, How can we create opportunities for local communities to engage in our destination events? Sepideh Eivazi

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Megan Henshall on Designing Inclusive Events and Attracting the Next Generation

Many event professionals found themselves in the position of rethinking how they design events after 2020 and the onset of the tumultuous COVID-19

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Megan Henshall at IMEX America

6 New York City Museums for Special and Experiential Events

Founded as New Amsterdam in 1624, New York City is comparatively young among global capitals. It may just be the mother of all cultural cities,

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Museum of Broadway Cabaret exhibit

Optimism and Growth: American Express Reveals 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast

American Express released its 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast at IMEX America this week, revealing a positive outlook for the recovery

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Gerardo Tejado and Linda McNairy present the major findings from the 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast at IMEX America

Cannabis-Themed Event Venue Prepares to Open in Las Vegas

CANNABITION, "an elevated immersive experience," is a cannabis-themed meeting and event venue opening soon in Las Vegas. The venue is a part of the

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Diverse and Immersive Event Experiences in Oakland, California

Oakland has all of the convenience meeting planners look for when sourcing a destination. The city across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco offers

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Aerial view of Oakland, California's Jack London Square

Tap Into CSMs for Event Accessibility Assistance

Convention services managers, or CSMs, are a great resource for making events accessible. [Related Content:

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Explore 5 Historic Event Venues in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Capital cities have long been important gathering spots in the U.S., and consequently, pack a lot of history. This is true for Louisiana’s state

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Louisiana’s Old State Capitol