Live Events Community Launches Coalition to Lobby for Coronavirus Aid

While the hospitality community and Meetings Mean Business Coalition lobby the Trump Administration for government relief on behalf of a

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5 Ways to Create More LGBTQ-Inclusive Events

Bernadette Smith onstage during her presentation at MPI's WEC 2018, Credit: Lori TennyIn the age of ever-evolving gender diversity

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What Fast-Growing Reno Tahoe Can Offer Meetings and Events

The Reno Tahoe area of northern Nevada is easy to get to, easy to navigate once you're on the ground, and is easy to love for meetings and events.

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Meeting attendees sitting in a circle outside in Reno Tahoe

Music Licensing: Don't Get Fined for Your Event Tunes!

Tyler Davidson talks with Michael Owen, a 30-year meetings

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Music Licensing: Don't Get Fined for Your Event Tunes!

Tyler Davidson talks with Michael Owen, a 30-year meetings

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Why Clearwater Marine Aquarium Is a Valuable Event and CSR Partner

Clearwater Marine Aquarium isn’t your typical aquarium.When we visited this marine life hospital in November for our

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New Projects in Pittsburgh That Up Its Event Potential

Founded in 1758, Pittsburgh became the world’s largest steel producer in 1875 after Andrew Carnegie opened his eponymous Steel Company. This ensuing

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Andy Warhol Bridge. Credit: Dustin McGrew for VisitPITTSBURGH

An Events Pizza Spinner That Will Have Attendees’ Mouths Watering

When I think back to the ’80s and ’90s, it was every person for themselves on an event. No one wanted to really share ideas. I

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Pathable app helps attendees and event organizers communicate

“We’ve all attended conferences where we were excited to speak with luminaries in our field and meet potential collaborators, only to end

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Level-Up Your Events Planning Toolkit With This Free Future Skills eHandbook

Planning meetings and events has become infinitely more complex in recent years, even before the global pandemic is factored in. Planners

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Funny Face Bakes Up Epic Custom Cookies for Events

I’m giving Mindy Weiss, of Beverly Hills-based Mindy Weiss Party Consultants, this find, as I saw her post an item on social

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Funny Face Bakery custom-made cookies.

Is Your Meeting or Event Prepared for a Crisis?

Ask yourself that question and rate how you feel, on a scale of 1 to 10; with 10 being “Bring it on! I’m ready!” and 1 being

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Christopher Thompson Named Director of Sports and Big Events at New York City Tourism + Conventions

New York City Tourism + Conventions (formerly known as “NYC & Company”) recently announced that Christopher Thompson would join the organization

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Event Planner Dallas Johnson Describes a Recent Scrabble Gathering in Fort Wayne

Dallas Johnson is an event planner with the North American

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What’s New in Madison for 2019: Hotel and Event Venue Highlights

Madison, Wisconsin, is an emerging destination for Midwest meetings. Here’s a run-down of what is new in the area for planners considering the

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Alter Ego's High-Energy Shows Bring Music Nostalgia to Events

Imagine: It’s November 2019. You are standing with a colleague, and they say, “I have a great idea! Let’s do a roaring 20s theme!” Personally, if

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Alter Ego performing on stage

VIDEO: An Event Planner Tour of the San Diego Marriott Marquis

I was staying at the San Diego

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VIDEO: An Event Planner Tour of the San Diego Marriott Marquis

I was staying at the San Diego

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3 Earthquake Safety Precautions for Meeting Pros With SoCal Events

On July 5, 2019, the Kern County city of Ridgecrest, California—near the Mojave Desert—was rocked by an earthquake at a 7.1 magnitude. One day before

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Sheraton Dallas Adds Massive Outdoor Green Space for Events

Following a multimillion-dollar renovation of all guest rooms, public areas, food and beverage outlets and meeting spaces in 2019,

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Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Downtown Dallas, Texas