John Gilbert

John Gilbert joined BCD Meetings & Events as VP, Life Sciences Center of Excellence (LSCOE

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Innovative properties get creative to meet challenges

An impossible group request at a resort? There’s no such thing when the right hospitality team puts its collective mind to it. The planner need

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Meet in Philly

You may know Philadelphia for the Liberty Bell and cheesesteaks, but Philadelphia has so much more to offer. Visitors come for the familiar, but

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Oklahoma’s group venues highlight heritage, tradition

Relatively young as the nation’s 46th state, Oklahoma, taken from the Choctaw Nation words “okla” (“people”) and

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Outta Site!

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Golf gatherings adapt to the Gen Y approach

Are Millennials more interested in lattes in the lobby and video games in the sports bar than birdies and bogeys on the golf course?Unlike golf-

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‘Green’ Eggs and Ham?

A special workshop is coming to Phoenix this April geared at helping planners and suppliers improve their efforts towards more sustainable Food

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Groups of all shapes and sizes call Las Vegas home

For Las Vegas, its greatest visibility in the meetings industry comes from global conventions like CES, the National Association of Broadcasters

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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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U.S. Travel Partners with IMEX America

The U.S. Travel Association has entered into a cooperative partnership to help promote attendance at IMEX America in Las Vegas this October and will

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APEX Power Shop

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APEX Power Shop

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APEX Power Shop

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CIC Unveils Hall of Leaders Venue for 2016

On Tuesday, October 18, the Convention Industry Council (CIC) will welcome the

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Southern Ohio (2012 Coverage)

Steady investments in new developments, hotel upgrades and attractions in recent years have boosted Southern Ohio's stock in the meetings market.

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Mississippi draws groups with venues and attractions

The Magnolia State has many options for group functions, from traditional conference spaces specifically designed for meetings, including the Jackson

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Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Unveils Renovated Meeting Spaces

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale Invest in Culture

Since the 1980s, Miami has experienced a magical transformation from cultural wasteland to global destination for contemporary art. Greater Fort

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California Wildfires: Resources for Planners With Meetings in Affected Areas

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Sunday, Oct. 27, as multiple wildfires raged throughout the state.In Northern California

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Coastal CVBs Brace for Hurricane Dorian: What Planners Need to Know

Several southeastern CVBs are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian, which continued its move north—dangerously close to Florida's east

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