New meeting and event spaces in the West (Nov. 2013)

California The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel is investing $

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California's urban and resort destinations feature fabulous evening event venues

Sophisticated performing arts centers, vintage theaters, cultural centers and cool nightspots are an increasingly vibrant part of the California

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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.

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Meetings Mean Business Canada Coalition Calls for Government Support of Meetings and Business Events Industry

Following Canada’s federal budget announcement March 28 and alongside the efforts of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) March 30, the Meetings Mean

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Kansas event venues blend past and present

There’s no shortage of unique and irresistible venues in Kansas. The state is rich in history, from the Wild West to the wild blue yonder, and

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Cvent Acquires Reposite, Launches New AI Products and Enhancements

At Cvent’s annual Cvent CONNECT conference June 10-13 in San Antonio, the meetings tech giant announced it acquired Reposite, an AI-powered online

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Historic Event Venues in Detroit: 6 Spaces That Mix Storied Pasts With Modern Amenities

Great American cities like Detroit are steeped in history. Tap into this history by hosting your next meeting or event at one of the city’s

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A Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area's Outdoor Event Venues

The following lineup of inviting offsite venues showcases the many opportunities planners have to host receptions and meal functions beyond the

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Venue Spotlight: Universal Studios Hollywood Makes Events Magical

Leave it to the professional magic makers at Universal Studios

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New Jersey Event Venue Highlights: Casino Resorts, Historic Mansions and More

The Garden State produces more than 100 different varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs, according to the New Jersey Department of

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Will Meetings and Events Prices Ever Come Down? Maritz' Steve O'Malley Discusses Major Industry Trends

  Where are meetings and events at in the great post-shutdown recovery? Who is winning the force majeure battle? Are room rates and other

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Steve O'Malley, Vice President and COO, Maritz Global Events.

MPI EMEC Celebrates Istanbul's Crossroads of Culture

MPI's European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) kicked off February 22 in

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7 Ways CSMs Can Help Planners as the Meetings Industry Reboots

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that change is the only constant.  Ask a meeting planner.  In a little more than a year, events

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Some great dining options for anyone planning an event in San Francisco...

Some great dining options for anyone planning an event in San Francisco...

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Atlanta Hotel and Event Venue Openings and Renovations to Watch and Know in 2019

The St. Regis Atlanta is undergoing

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iPad Picasso Jeremy Sutton Paints Your Events

Welcome back, The Hot List™ groupies!If you’re like me, inspiration comes in all forms. I look at art and how I can add it to all my

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Discover How Meeting Groups Can Give Back When Convening in North Carolina's Piedmont

North Carolina’s Piedmont—situated between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Mountains—is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S

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The 2022 NFL Draft Event From a Meeting Planner Perspective

The opportunity I had to learn from three organizations that are at the top of their “game” during my April 27-29 fam trip to look under the hood

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Anaheim and Orlando Are Ready to Host Large In-Person Events

With the meetings and events industry anticipating a return to large in-person events, Meetings Today thought it would be a good time to reach out to

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Atlantic City Is More Equipped Than Ever for Meetings and Events

In 2018, New Jersey attracted nearly 111 million visitors, up a healthy 7.4% from 2017. The next milestone could result from Gov. Phil Murphy’s goal

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