Engagement Is the Watchword for IMEX America She Means Business and SITE NITE

IMEX America’s She Means Business program during Smart Monday is putting a premium on engagement and dialogue, and will also include a live panel

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The Strategy & ROI of Supplier Diversity

Examining how we do business in the meetings and events industry through the DEI lens is leading to increased awareness of how we design events,

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CVB/DMO Update: Leveraging Bureaus to Ensure Safety and Save Costs

COVID-19 has significantly impacted how our events are planned and executed. Involving a CVB or DMO at all stages of the meeting cycle is a sure way

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Austin Is Growing Rapidly, And So Are Its Options for Meetings

In a city called “The Live Music Capital of the World,” you can trust that events are a part of Austin, Texas’ fabric. Its amenities and allure for

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An Exclusive Interview With Atlantic City Chef Michael Brennan

Like many seasoned chefs, Michael Brennan, born in Ocean City, New Jersey, and raised in Absecon, New Jersey, across the bay from Atlantic City, got

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These Three Under-the-Radar Cities Offer Abundant Group Options in Texas

Encompassing seven major regions, Texas has 700,000-plus miles of highway and spans 956 miles at its widest part. Whether crossing Texas west to east

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Michelle Devine Named Vice President of Sales for Visit Huntington Beach

Visit Huntington Beach (VHB), the official DMO of Huntington Beach, California, announced that Michelle Devine will join as vice president of sales

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Try These Micro Habits to Achieve Your New Year’s Goals

When the ball drops in New York City at midnight and fireworks begin to light up the night sky throughout every North American time zone, champagne

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Cvent Appoints Andreas Heckmann as Chief Customer Officer

Meetings tech giant Cvent appointed former SAP Executive Vice President Andreas Heckmann as its new chief customer officer. In his new role, Heckmann

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Bill and Hillary Clinton to Speak at PCMA Convening Leaders

PCMA and CEMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat announced that former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

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Destination and Site Selection: Set Priorities–Take No Shortcuts

We navigated the worst (to date) of COVID. Now, with staffing shortages at destinations and venues (hotels, convention centers, offsite spaces) and

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Austin Moving Forward With $1.6B Convention Center Expansion

Plans for a major redevelopment and expansion of Austin Convention Center are moving forward after the City of Austin announced it is issuing a RFQ (

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How Maritz Uses AI and How Meeting Profs Can Learn From It

AI represents a massive sea-change in the business world and beyond, and the business events segment is quickly adapting its benefits to workflows.

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Exit Interview: Larry Sieg reflects on 40 years in Atlantic City’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Larry Sieg, president and CEO of Visit Atlantic City, announced his retirement in late September,

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Plan a Savannah Meeting Attendees Will Love

Where history and culture collide. Where work and play form an unforgettable combination for meetings and conventions. Where does all this happen?

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How to Plan and Organize a Marathon: 8 Expert Tips From Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski

This past spring, I crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon.It was my fifth marathon, and it took just as much planning, training and grit as

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Cvent Connect 2018 Breaks Records—and New Tech Ground—Amid Industry Optimism

“The Power of Live” was the theme of Cvent Connect 2018 in

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Technology Remains a Pain Point for Planners

A recent global survey conducted by etouches aimed to pinpoint the top pain

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Visit Tucson’s Graeme Hughes Details Tucson’s Rise

There's a lot happening in Tucson right now, and it was on display at our Meetings Today LIVE! Wellness/Incentive event December 5-8.From the

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5 Outdoor Teambuilding Experiences in Monterey and Santa Cruz, California

While many in the U.S. are experiencing record snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures this winter, Monterey and Santa Cruz, California, are sitting at a

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