5 Event Design Tips That Will Spark Your Creativity

Great event design gets its inspiration from a multitude of sources. Maybe that inspiration comes from

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The Z: The Loneliness Epidemic and How the Meetings Industry Can Be a Cure

Life at times can be a lonely adventure.Mine has taken me through stages of loneliness ever since I was in grade school, when finding new bullies was

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The Z: Finding Friends

How Sustainable and Safe Events Practices Can Coexist in a Post-Shutdown Environment

As meetings and events professionals start convening again during these unprecedented times, there are so many unanswered questions. One of the most

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Managing risks pays off with better global events

Risk is a part of every event planner’s life. It’s risky to plan an event, risky to attend an event, risky to stay home. But just because

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Convene Opens Meeting and Event Space in Chicago

Convene opened its newest location in Chicago’s

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What Fyre Festival Can Teach Planners About Event Risk Management

Billy McFarland, the entrepreneur-turned-convicted-felon responsible for the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival fiasco, is back with his latest venture, “

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PCMA sets annual conference attendance record

Untitled Document Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson caught up with PCMA President & CEO

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PCMA sets annual conference attendance record

Untitled Document Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson caught up with PCMA President & CEO

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2013 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide for Event Planners

SmithBucklin’s Event Services team lists their favorite things this holiday season (

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San Francisco Mayor Tells Marriott Association Audience to ‘Believe in San Francisco’

San Francisco, long a tier-one darling of the meetings and conventions scene, has been hit hard by the pandemic and departure of major businesses—

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North Carolina’s Diverse Event Venues Showcase a State on the Move

From the tranquil byways of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the booming urban areas of Charlotte, the Triad and Research Triangle—and up and down the

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4 Tips to Plan Unforgettable Events Infused With Hawaiian Culture, Wellness

At Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel, where

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Las Vegas Rebooks 3 Coronavirus-Postponed Events

Las Vegas has rebooked three events that cancelled their dates following the

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Los Angeles Tourism Numbers Nearing 2019 Levels—With Major Events on the Way

Los Angeles Tourism announced that tourism to Los Angeles County generated $34.5 billion in total business sales in 2022, reaching 91% of 2019’s

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Lights, Camera, Action! Universal Orlando Resort Offers Everything Groups Look for in Unforgettable Events

Already renowned for its iconic movie and TV-based theme parks, Universal Orlando Resort delivers top notch hotels, delectable dining and dazzling

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John Dillis Named Director of Event Management for Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa

Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa announced that John Dillis will be appointed as director of event management. In his new role,

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APIEventProfs Offers Second Free Webinar on Asian Inclusion in Events

A meetings and events industry advocacy group that champions issues affecting people of Asian descent is presenting its second free webinar Thursday

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How to Leverage Travel Risk Management to Develop a Meetings and Events Plan

If you are starting a

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A Meeting Planner Perspective: Holding an Event in Wisconsin Dells

Meeting Planner Jody Roos, who works with the Wisconsin Bankers Association

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PCMA, Destinations International Announce New Event Partnership

Destinations International’s annual convention in St. Louis kicked things

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