9 Key Steps for a Triumphant Return to In-Person Events 

Never has the meeting and events industry been so challenged with constant change and uncertainty. It seems insurmountable to balance the creation

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Texas: 2018 Hotel and Event Venue Openings and Renovations

ARLINGTONRecently opened on Aug. 9, 2018, Texas Live! is a new $1 billion-plus entertainment

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SeaWorld Orlando’s Ever-Expanding World of Group Events

Just a mile from the Orange County Convention Center, with easy access to area hotels,

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The Driskill Names Adreanne Lewis Director of Sales, Events and Marketing

Austin, Texas’ historic hotel, The Driskill, announced the appointment of Adreanne Lewis as director of sales, events and marketing, leading the

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A Top Attorney for Maritz on Critical Legal Issues Impacting Meetings and Events

From AI and attrition to data privacy and security, these are the top legal issues currently impacting the meetings and events industry.We tapped the

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Melissa Holm, Creative Director, Steelcase Event Experiences

Steelcase Event Experiences hired Melissa Holm as their creative

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An Event Planner’s Take on the New Kentucky International Convention Center

Event planner Christa Mekki, founder and senior planner at Magnetic Magnificent

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4 Pre-Event Communication Strategies for Meeting Planners in the Pandemic Era

Communication with attendees has always been key. In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, clear communication prior to an event is critical to

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How Does Contact Tracing at Meetings and Events Work?

On site at Meetings Today LIVE 2020 in Orlando, Florida, Sarah Kloepple sits down with Kelly Chaco (formerly Teneyuque), director of SAFER@EVENTS for

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The Invisible Workload of Event Planners

Aired August 7, 2019 Presented by Myllisa Patterson, Paulina Curto & Jennifer Maltba 

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The Westin Grand Cayman Appoints Natasha Anna Pereira as Director of Event Management

 The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa named Natasha Anna Pereira its director of event management. Pereira will lead the

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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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With Its Convention Center Closed, Austin Gets Creative to Host Citywides

With the Austin Convention Center closed from April 2025 to early 2029 for a $1.6-billion ground-up rebuild and expansion, the mega-event SXSW has

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Raleigh Is Booming, and Its Event Venues Are Meeting the Challenge

Raleigh, North Carolina, and its fellow Research Triangle (RT) cities are experiencing a boom that is attracting young tech workers and others to a

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These Incredible Dice Portraits Will Get Your Event Rolling

I am proud that our new venue in New York City, TwoFortyThirty, is not only

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Maritz Global Events' Rachel Riggs Talks Sustainability Trends, From SITE Global Conference

Since accepting a full-time position leading the sustainability efforts of one of the most influential meetings, events and incentives travel

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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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3 New Sports Venues for Your Next Special Offsite Event

When it comes to offsite venues, facilities like baseball fields and football stadiums always impress. Whether it’s a special event in a club suite

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A Multi-Generational Look at Women’s Leadership Journeys in the Meetings and Events Industry

Every morning throughout the U.S., approximately 600,000 people wake up to get ready for another day working in the meetings and events industry—

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Elevator to the Top: A Multi-Generational Look at Women’s Leadership Journeys in the Meetings and Events Industry