12 One-of-a-Kind Group Experiences in Florida (That Aren’t Theme Parks)

So, you’ve done beach Olympics, theme parks and

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Meetings with a View!

Deschutes Expo CenterDesign your exclusive event package with us, set against the magnificent backdrop of Central Oregon! Our 320-

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St. Thomas and Mexico Offer 3 New Meeting Venues with Vacation Vibes

CaribbeanA total transformation of the

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L.A.’s Westside and Beach Cities beckon beyond the freeways

While often associated with urban sprawl and traffic-clogged freeways, Los Angeles County is largely comprised of communities that are pedestrian-

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Pick Three - St. Louis

More CoverageCVB Contacts - St. Louis

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Strategic Negotiating Tips

The only thing constant in our industry is change, so this workshop will arm you with tactical strategies that will help you negotiate and defend

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Planner's Perspective: Trey Porter

Director of Community Relations, Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Jackson, Miss.Briefly state what your job entails.

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Assemble Lincoln Selects Site for New Downtown Convention Center Development

Assemble Lincoln, the organization overseeing the development of Lincoln, Nebraska’s new Downtown Convention Center project, has selected the

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German locales are major meetings players

Last summer, Germany rejoiced as the men’s football team claimed their fourth World Cup, placing die Nationalmannschaft one title behind Brazil

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Indianapolis (2012 Coverage)

Indianapolis continues to grow as a Midwestern meetings mecca, and this is prominently reflected in its gamut of event-friendly venues. Planners can

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Vegas Uncork’d, The Grand Tasting 2017, Caesars Palace

Roughly 3,000 celebrity chefs, restaurateurs and foodies gathered poolside April 28, 2017, to indulge in the Entertainment Capital of the World

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Vegas Uncork’d, The Grand Tasting 2017, Caesars Palace

Roughly 3,000 celebrity chefs, restaurateurs and foodies gathered poolside April 28, 2017, to indulge in the Entertainment Capital of the World

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GMIC Readies for April Conference in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCOThe Sustainable Meetings Conference (SMC), hosted annually by the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) will take place April 15-17,

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Marriott Bonvoy's Renaissance Debut in Portugal and More Global Property News

Germany DoubleTree by Hilton unveiled its first location in Berlin and third in Germany with the highly anticipated opening of DoubleTree by

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DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Guest Room

Industry Veteran Loretta Lowe Passes Away

Loretta Lowe, age 59, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017, at the UC San Francisco Medical Center. She worked as a meeting and event planner for

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Building Business Acumen

Throughout the years, hundreds of professionals within the meetings and events industry have dedicated countless hours in brainstorming sessions to

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IMEX Details Tech and Association Programs

IMEX America (and the fall season) are fast-approaching and that means the meetings and

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Sports lore runs deep in Pennsylvania

In 1878, “Bud” Fowler, from New Castle, Pa., first broke the color barrier in professional baseball. (Jackie Robinson’s 1947

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Today’s attendee experience must inform and engage

“The rule is very simple: People don’t pay attention to boring things. So if you really want to have a lousy meeting, make sure it’

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IAEE Reveals ‘20 Under 30’ Honorees

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) announced the 2016 honorees of its

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