Planner’s Perspective: Shirlee Kyle

What does your job entail?My job for DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC) involves hotel and convention center contracting

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Social Content Is King

As a part of its strategic planning process earlier this year, IAEE created a Future Trends Task Force. The task force identified 13 trends impacting

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GMIC Founders Resign, New Leader Named

The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) announced that Guy Bigwood is the new board president for the organization.Founders Amy Spatrisano and

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Portland’s River’s Edge Unveils Refresh

PORTLAND, Ore.River’s Edge Hotel unveils a new look following a comprehensive

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West Upgrades + Openings (March 2018)

ArizonaBoulders Resort & Spa debuted the new 5,600-square-foot Latilla

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Going local in SoCal offers a treasure trove for groups

There’s no way to neatly define Southern California. A country unto itself, it’s an astonishingly diverse region where the terrain

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MPI to End 2020 With $2.5 Million Deficit But Confident of Financial Standing

MPI is set to end 2020 with a deficit of $2.5 million, but the association said previous reserves will carry it through the pandemic period because

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MPI WEC 2020 Town Hall session.

Elevating the experience for attendees in the Southwest

Rich in Native American culture, arresting landscapes of red rock and palm oases, mineral springs and peppery cuisine, the desert Southwest is a vast

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MeetGreen Offers Community Service Assist

MeetGreen recently joined forces with Give2Get to help planners and companies

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Lisbon’s ample group lures are building meetings momentum

In the latest ICCA rankings, Portugal’s capital ranked 12th globally among cities, hosting 109 international meetings in 2014. The momentum

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How Trump's New Tariffs Impact Meeting Planners

A round of new tariffs taking effect on September 24 covers approximately 

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Sydney expands its convention space

Sydney’s convention landscape is undergoing a complete overhaul with the development of the new Sydney International Convention, Exhibition

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IMEX America Off to Roaring Start

By Tyler Davidson and Lori TennyLAS VEGASIMEX America, held Oct. 15-17 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, is enjoying a successful 2013 edition,

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Museums draws groups to Central West Florida

Nature’s palette is on beautiful display in Central West Florida, from award-winning beaches to huge expanses of woods and wetlands.But culture

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Meetings Mean Business Tabs MGM Exec as Co-Chair

Washington, D.C.Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMBC), a cross-industry communications and advocacy initiative, has appointed Michael Dominguez,

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Living Large

Florida’s convention centers and other large-scale venues keep meetings in mind with a variety of enhancements. The

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A La Kart - Go Kart Racing Across Florida

Attendees can take the wheel at go-kart facilities around the state, many of which go full-throttle when it comes to hands-on entertainment options.

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How a Government Shutdown Would Impact Meetings

The clock is ticking on a potential government shutdown, with a Jan. 19, 2018, midnight Eastern Standard Time deadline. The president just postponed

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Wyndham Launches New Meetings Rewards

Wyndham Hotel Group launched what it claims to be “the world’s most generous rewards program for meeting planners” at IMEX America

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