America's Cup Fever

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When chaos rules the day, meeting professionals calmly leap into action

Late August and September 2017 will go down in infamy as months full of disasters that wreaked havoc on North America, from wildfires ravaging the

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Masters of Disaster: Planners Share Hurricane Stories

Late August and September 2017 will go down in infamy as months full of disasters that wreaked havoc on North America, from wildfires ravaging the

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Beyond Vegas, vibrant communities have unique offerings

Peek out of the airplane window on approach to McCarran International Airport or survey the desert landscape from the top of one of Las Vegas’

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Meetings Management: Front and Center in 2012

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Planner’s Perspective

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Kristin Watson

JB Duke Hotel, a new property opening on the campus of Duke University, announced the

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2016 Indie Planner Pricing Report

The Event Leadership Institute (ELI) released its 2016 Planner Pricing Report:

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New Orleans Is an Authentic Destination Guaranteed to Make Meetings Memorable

There are a few cities around the world with cultures so well-known and unique that even if you’ve never visited, they feel familiar—so familiar, you

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French Quarter, New Orleans. Credit: Paul Broussard, New Orleans & Company

Outta Site: Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Miami and Fort Lauderdale may be youngsters when it comes to city age—119 and 100 years old, respectively—but that doesn’t stop

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Marriott Offers Rewards for Meetings

Marriott Rewards members who hold their events and meetings at Marriott International hotels will receive triple Marriott Rewards points.The offer is

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The Most Quintessential Louisiana Teambuilding Activities for Groups

Groups meeting throughout Louisiana will find an array of engaging teambuilding activities that encourage team rapport while showing off the state’s

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David Peckinpaugh Takes the Reins at Maritz

David Peckinpaugh is taking the reins at Maritz following the transition of CEO & Chairman Steve Maritz, who led the 127-year-old St. Louis-

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Steve Maritz (left) and David Peckinpaugh.

Omni Tucson National Resort's Renovations and Marriott's New Hotel Concept

ArizonaOmni Tucson National Resort recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation to its rooms, suites, meeting spaces and more. The resort

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Cavaña at LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Planners (and Suppliers) Say the Darndest Things!

We all see so many posts on social media that read “Can you believe they did…” or “Can you believe they are charging for

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Tips on smart budgeting strategy for decor

Untitled Document Setting the right mood and creating excitement at an event costs money, but some old-fashioned ingenuity goes a long way

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Tempting treats await groups in Greater Seattle

With Greater Seattle’s growing reputation as a culinary mecca and its wealth of locally sourced ingredients, the food and beverage scene is becoming

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MPI Launches New Education Programs

SAN FRANCISCOMPI announced the launch of a number of new educational efforts at its

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Educational Resources

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Austin Convention Center

The Austin Convention Center is undoubtedly one of the most unique event spaces in the country, located in the middle of downtown Austin among

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