2019 Meetings Trends Survey Responses: Do You Have Leverage on Room Rates?

Meetings Today: Do you find that you had less leverage on room rates during the last year? What are hotels and facilities telling you when

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Orlando Resort Promo Eliminates Attrition Penalties

ORLANDOOrlando is a hotspot for meeting functions and with summer event planning in the works, the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek is

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Matt Robinette

Virginia's Richmond Region Tourism named Matt Robinette as director of convention and sports services. In this position, he will serve as a

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Essential Tips for Better Speaker Selection

Fresh, relevant speakers and energizing entertainment are two of the best ways to deliver what your attendees want from your conference or event.

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Cvent Ranks Top Meetings Cities for 2016

Cvent, Inc. revealed its annual list of the top 50 cities for meetings and events in the United States, and the top 25 cities in Europe, the Middle

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Latest + Greatest Beverly Hills

Beverly HillsThe Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills opened in

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California's Urban Hubs Offer Hands-On Attendee Experiences

Keeping attendees engaged in an era of digital distraction is no small challenge, but innovative California companies make it easy to include

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MPI WEC 2017 Kicks Off in Vegas

LAS VEGASMPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) kicked off at MGM Grand

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Creating a Niche Market

When working as a meeting planner inside a corporation, association or nonprofit organization, there is a defined audience based on the product or

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Standout off-sites grace Baltimore, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore

From luxury boats that ply the waters on Annapolis’ Chesapeake Bay to museums along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the Baltimore, Annapolis

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Florida’s Palm Beach and Treasure Coast tempt groups

Standard Oil magnate Henry Flagler discovered Florida in search of an idyllic spot for his beloved wife to recover from her ailing health. When he

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Distinctive Arizona agendas await groups heading to Tucson and Yuma

Southern Arizona dispenses with formality and welcomes attendees with casual friendliness, and groups will enjoy its zesty cuisine and memorable team

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Connecticut's venues and service make it a meetings standout

Last October, the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTCSB), the state’s official meetings and sports event sales and marketing

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Hyatt Regency Hesperia Opens in Madrid

Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid

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4 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors When Meeting in Michigan

From a short 30-minute break to a few hours, a little bit of time outdoors between meetings and breakout sessions can significantly

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Orlando Tops Annual Cvent Poll

Cvent, Inc. revealed its annual list of the

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Planner’s Perspective: Betsy Wiersma

Founder/President Wiersma Experience Marketing DenverWhat type of meeting did you hold in Breckenridge? A women

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TWA Hotel Debuts at JFK Airport

The restoration of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 former Trans World Airlines terminal is finally complete and the

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Texas history and traditions anchor memorable group experiences

In November 2017 the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) brought Expo! Expo!, its annual meeting and exhibition, to San

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How One Meeting Group Weathered the California Power Outage

A massive planned power outage by Pacific Gas & Electric that

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