Marriott Agrees to Pay $52 Million For Massive Data and Security Breaches

Global hotel giant Marriott International agreed to pay $52 million and strengthen its data security practices in settlements between the company,

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How to Increase Productivity and Focus with Nature-Based Meetings in Missouri

One primary objective of meetings: Eliminate distractions and achieve focus to affect change.Focus helps attendees retain information. A complete “

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Jordan Kahn Orchestra: This High-Energy Ensemble Will Blow. You. Away!

Your event attendees have a thirst to get their boogie on, and as a planner, it’s your job to serve up the groove.Meet Jordan Kahn, leader of

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Embracing Our Future

The meetings industry is continually striving to improve and enhance the status of meeting planners as a profession. All of the industry associations

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Sustainable Meetings: How 4 Cities Make It Easy to Go Green in 2019

Sustainable events is a

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YOUNTVILLE, Calif.The Estate Yountville, home to Vintage House and

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How well did your meeting go? Track its ROI

How well did your meeting go? Track its ROIBRYAN BORZYKOWSKIOriginally published in the Toronto Globe and Mail, March 14, 2011For the past five years

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GMID 2018: Get Your Meetings Groove On!

While there won’t be a gift exchange and no colorful eggs will be hidden,

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Built for Big Groups and Bigger Ideas: Get to Know Portland’s LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center

Nestled in Portland’s City Center, the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is a shining example of versatility, accessibility and sustainability, making

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The ‘New’ Iowa City-Coralville Area Offers Affordable Midwest Meeting Opportunities

Perched along the Iowa River lays the almost complete Iowa River Landing

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Live From WEC: Transformational Meetings Tech Change From Encore

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Encore's Cathy Schlosberg, senior VP of marketing, and Amanda Armstrong, SVP of Brand & Community

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Case Study: Catch Des Moines | Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 5

Event: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 5

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Florida Meetings: Major Tourism Trends to Be Aware of That Will Impact 2019

The preferences of meeting, convention and incentive attendees continue to become more sophisticated and merge with those of leisure travelers. In

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Renovations to Chicago's Largest Hotel and More MidAmerica News

IllinoisSituated along the iconic Chicago Riverwalk with views of both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan is the city’s biggest hotel and the

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EIC Reveals 2017 Hall of Leaders Inductees

The Events Industry Council (EIC) will continue the tradition of celebrating the best and

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San Diego spills with iconic attractions

San Diego is known for surf, sand and sun, and when you are there you want to experience it all. Melding that with the convenience of the 2.6 million

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3 Ways to Experience Grand Rapids Art: Public Displays, Museums and Garden Parks

Set in southwest Michigan, Grand Rapids’ affinity for art creatives and admirers goes back to the 1800s when the city was known as "Furniture

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New Hotels and Venues in Miami, Austin, Houston and More Southern Cities

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the South. Florida  An iconic

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Des Moines Convention Hotel Breaks Ground

DES MOINES, IowaCatch Des Moines and

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SummitSync Networking App Channels Tinder

Substitute networking in place of dating and SummitSync is sort of like Tinder for the LinkedIn

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