Washington DC: Reality vs Perception = Truth and Love

Amid a blitz of negative headlines and rhetoric that “politics is killing tourism” in the nation’s capital, Destination DC (DDC) used IMEX as a

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Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman and Melissa A. Riley, SVP of convention sales and services for Destination DC at Love Letter wall at IMEX.

How to Slim Down Your Meetings and Events Food and Beverage Spend

Food and beverage costs can eat up a significant amount of a meeting or event budget and are typically the biggest or second-biggest expense item

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Plan Environmentally Friendly Meetings and Events in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs

Sustainability is no longer a “buzz word” in conversations or a trending topic for meeting planners to take into consideration when organizing events

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5 Unique Desert Event Venues That Give Attendees a Sense of Place

Don’t be mistaken—when it comes to desert regions, the expansive images of barren landscapes and oppressive sun that may come to your mind are

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Cactus Alley reception setup, Springs Preserve, Las Vegas

Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on How the 2024 Election Will Impact Meetings and Events

In this Meetings Today podcast, senior contributor Jeff Heilman speaks with Destination DC President and CEO Elliott Ferguson at IMEX America 2024 in

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5 Quick Tips for Vegan and Gluten-Free Catering for Successful Events

Event planners know that food and beverage can make or break an event. It’s a key factor in the attendee experience—yet for those with dietary

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Events Get Wild (and Creative) in Brussels

The Art Deco building was built in 1902, but inside, the gallery-like white walls make Wild

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Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive Showcases Los Cabos Luxury

Nearly 80 attendees traveled to Los Cabos, Mexico, for the Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive hosted-buyer event October 19-22, ready to build

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Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive attendees at the Welcome Reception on Sunday at Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos' Wind Terrace.

No Hidden Agenda: Creative Activation To Excite Attendees With A New Event Destination

 SEMICON West has historically called San Francisco home but now, the premier event for semiconductors is headed to Phoenix!We spoke with Sandy

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No Hidden Agenda Episode 32

Walt Disney World Resort’s Dynamic Meetings and Events Team Offers Inspiration and Innovation for Legendary Experiences

Meeting professionals are forever in search of unforgettable group experiences and Walt Disney World Resort’s Meeting & Events Team can help

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Walt Disney World Epcot Recognition event

Columbus, Ohio, Is a Creative City of Superlatives for Meetings and Events

Surprising is the first word that comes to mind after touring Columbus, Ohio, through the lens of a meetings and events planner. Surprising that this

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Opera Houses Set the Stage for Special Events

Planners who handle the many moving parts it takes to execute a large-scale meeting should appreciate the group effort that’s required to stage

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IAEE Updates Event Trends Report

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) released an updated version of its

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7 Stellar Rooftop Bars for Private Events

There’s nothing like several hundred vertical feet to add levity to any occasion. Throw in an open-air environment, dramatic city skyline views

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Consider These Women-Led Businesses in Seattle for Your Next Event

Seattle has many strengths for meetings. The new

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Robin Hogan, Angela Shen and Laura Clise

What's Your Color World? How Color and Design Impacts Meetings and Events

Hello! Destination Management, in collaboration with Google Xi and Lori Weitzner, creator and author of Ode to Color, share how engaging color in

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Australia's Hottest New City Hotels for a Future Business Event

Australia’s infrastructure boom continues to deliver opportunities for business events, with major developments in the hotel sector—some of them

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Crowne Plaza Hobart

Why Scenting Your Events Should Be on Your Radar

It all started with a few cupcakes.   In 2011, Tiffany Rose Goodyear founded a dessert catering company, Yours Truly Cupcake, with her

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Inside the Be Well Lounge at IMEX America 2022

Exploring the Meeting and Event Offerings in Growing Reno Tahoe

Rarely are two contrasting destinations within such easy reach of each other, but that’s the advantage of Reno Tahoe. Tucked away in Northern Nevada

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Reno, Nevada skyline

How to Design a Better Mobile Event App

Gone are the days of expensive, cumbersome and outdated paper event guides—or at least they should be! In today’s digital environment, your attendees

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