Virtually There

 While virtual meetings are unlikely to ever make the real thing obsolete, refinements to existing technology and a whole new array of products

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How Event Technology Transforms Meetings Into Business Drivers

In today’s meetings landscape, attendance goes beyond simply being in the room. It’s about creating moments that capture attention, spark emotion and

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Hybrid Events: What You Need to Know Now

Aired July 15, 2020 Presented by McNeel Keenan  CEUS

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Behold the Highly Scalable Events Magic of Rob Lake

I love magic. From the first Hot List™ in 2001, magic has always been a part of the

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Coastal Mexico Destinations Set to Reopen; Bridge Gap with Virtual Experiences

There’s an old saying that says when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.Well, life has delivered a truckload of lemons to everyone in the global

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A Day in the Life: Becky Phelps, Sr. Event Manager, Ramsey Solutions

At 6:10 a.m. on a Thursday in late October, the Dallas suburb of Frisco is still dark. Becky Phelps is by herself in the prefunction space that wraps

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ON24 Launches New Virtual Events Offering

SAN FRANCISCO ON24, Inc. today unveiled Platform 10 Virtual Events and Environments, a next- generation platform for building virtual conferences

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Top 7 AI Uses from Event Profs in the Know

While it may seem new to many meeting professionals thanks to the splash made by ChatGPT,

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New Caesars Wellness Guide Promotes Innovative Wellness at Events

Caesars Entertainment’s National Meetings and Events team released a guide to incorporate wellness in event programming that is an expansion of

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How Hotels and Convention Centers Are Stepping Up to Meet Hybrid Event Needs

It’s not news that the hardworking people who make up the hotel industry—from housekeepers and wait staff to general managers—have their work cut out

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MPI Postpones WEC to November 3-6, 2020, Will Offer In-Person and Virtual Experiences

MPI announced that its signature annual event, World Education Congress (WEC), has been postponed from its original June date to

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Virtual Realities

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Virtually Yours

September 14, 2011

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10 Ways to Maximize Your Event’s ROI

Meeting planners and stakeholders are focused on maximizing the return on investment (ROI) of every event more than ever.In my new book

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To Book June 2026 Events in These Big Cities, You Better Get on the Ball

If you were considering holding a meeting in Boston this coming June, you would be well advised to book now.That’s because FIFA released its World

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Holy Cow! High Beef Prices Could Affect Event Menus

With many 2026 meeting budgets already set, the continuously rising cost of beef is surely not welcome news to planners.  In fact, at the rate

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Philadelphia: The Stage for Historic Meetings & Events in 2026

 Philadelphia is gearing up for a truly unforgettable year in 2026—one that will place the city at the center of global attention. From

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Lisa Messina on the Latest Orlando Happenings for Meetings and Events

 Orlando is a destination that is no stranger to superlatives. From being named the top meetings destination in North America for the 10th time

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Options for Meeting and Event Attendees Who Need Onsite Childcare

Having to take care of children does not always mean a mom or dad can’t attend that crucial meeting or event, as companies that specialize in onsite

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Key Tips to Create Engagement for a Hybrid Event

Some of your attendees will multitask while at the event.  A few will eat a meal during the event.  Others will reassure their

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