ISES Goes ‘Live’ With New Name

The International Special Events Society officially changed its name to the International Live Events Association (ILEA), via a video broadcast,

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The Z: Tips and Tricks for First-Time IMEX America Attendees

Nearly three years ago, I packed my beat-up carry-on suitcase, clumsily rolled it through the crowded O’Hare International Airport terminals and took

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The Z: Tips and Tricks for First-Time IMEX America Attendees

What Worries You About the Meetings Industry?

I reached out to meeting planners and others in our industry about what worries them most.The

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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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Hyatt Regency Chicago Debuts $150 Million Renovation

Chicago’s largest hotel and the largest Hyatt in the world,

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Des Moines and Ames steal the meetings spotlight

It looks like 2016 is going to be a busy year for Central Iowa. Not only will national media be flocking to the area for coverage of the 2016 Iowa

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Marianna Di Franca, Director of Catering & Conference Services, The Dominick

Located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, The Dominick announced the newest

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How the Las Vegas Hospitality Community Gives Back

In the crossfire hurricane of the pandemic

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11th annual CNY in the Desert parade

National Women Veterans Summit Ends Early

A hurricane is forecast to hit the location of your annual convention right around the time it's supposed to begin. What would you do in that

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4 Tucson Venues for Space and Science Fans

Tucson, Arizona, has long beckoned groups with its picturesque, wide-open desert landscapes and luxury resorts.

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Fast-Growing Regions in South Texas Promise Successful Meetings

One comparative infographic shows 13 U.S. states, including all of New England except Maine, arranged within Texas’s borders. Another comfortably

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Galveston Pleasure Pier sunset

Heritage Runs Deep in Western and Central Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh’s industrial might and the forever preserved farmland of Lancaster County to the fundamental values that built Hershey, “The Sweetest

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How to Experience the Arts and Culture of Phoenix and Scottsdale

Arizona’s heart beats for the arts and culture that established the destination it is today and continues to form the one it will become tomorrow.

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New IAEE Logo Sends Clear Message

DALLASThe International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has updated its logo to include the tagline, "Exhibitions and Events Mean

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Carolyn Maloney

Carolyn Maloney joined BCD Meetings & Events as its new vice president of progressive operations. She will be responsible for expanding Strategic

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Harley-Davidson Museum Revs Up for Expansion and Other Midwest Renovations

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the Midwest. Illinois  Formerly

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IACC Reinvents Annual Meeting for 2016

NEW YORKIn its 35th year, the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC)

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Destination DC Names William Adams New Director of Convention Sales

Destination DC, the official DMO for Washington, D.C., announced that William Adams has been appointed as director of convention sales. In this

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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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Ohio hits mark with group-friendly sports venues

When it comes to sports teams as well as state-of-the-art sports venues, there’s no doubt that Ohio is in the major leagues. For planners

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