A Virtual Drag Bingo Program That Will Have Attendees in Stitches

Happy New Year! It’s 2021 and we are finally back to normal! What a difference a day makes! NOT! Okay…we have months more of this headache to

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Convention-Services Leaders Discuss Better Planner Partnerships

On the heels of Destination International’s Convention Sales and Services Summit in Dallas in late April, 18 senior convention-services directors

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Virtual Visionaries

With 16 years of broadcast experience and 14 years handling live events, Emilie Barta has taken a leadership role in the rapidly evolving world of

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What No One Tells You About Starting a Career in Events

Students and other incoming events industry professionals are typically told it’s a fast-paced, exciting industry that’s full of opportunity. But

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IAEE Releases Virtual Events Study

A study released by IAEE on virtual event practices found that a strong majority of virtual event organizers are using these events to extend the

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Virtual Floral Arrangement Classes Have Arrived!

Team Cerbelli is an eclectic bunch of creative individuals. From New York to

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Cvent Execs Talk Trends and CONNECT Virtual

Top Cvent execs Brian Ludwig and David Quattrone talk with Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson about how the meetings tech giant pivoted to virtual for

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New virtual reality from Google that will impact meetings

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Survey Says: Human Connection Key to Meetings Success

In a world increasingly driven by technology and analytics, human connection is still paramount—take that, AI!—when it comes to what attendees desire

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New virtual reality from Google that will impact meetings

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Julius Solaris Leaves EventMB for Virtual and Hybrid Event Platform Swapcard

Meetings and events industry content veteran Julius Solaris left EventMB, a company he started and later sold to travel trade publishing company

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Maritz Lands Current MPI Board Chair as Global Head, Business Events Solutions

April 1 saw the start of Jim Russell’s tenure as global head, business events solutions, for Maritz. After 36 years on the supplier side of the

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Virtual Teambuilding: How to Keep a Group Connected and Engaged Remotely

Cooking classes, group walking tours, scavenger hunts—these are just some of the many classic

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From New Orleans to New York: Raleigh C.C.’s New Director of Events Leverages Diverse Career Experiences

Lori Shumpert joined the Raleigh Convention Center as the director of events in early April. In her new role, she is excited to bring nearly two

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PCMA Sharpens Its Annual-Event Branding With New Name

The Professional Convention Management Association, one of the largest member organizations in the business-events industry, announced in mid-March

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Myrtle Beach: Where Business Meets Fun

Long known as a family-focused beach destination and golf mecca, Myrtle Beach has in recent years pumped up its reputation as a meetings and

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Selecting the Right Virtual Event Platform Provider

 Once you’ve outlined your objectives, engagement strategy and online sessions for your virtual event, the next step is selecting the right

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Event AV & Production: Delivering Impact While Staying on Budget

Audiovisual and production are two of the biggest pain points for meeting and event planners. Get it right and your attendees, speakers and the C-

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Celebrity Chef Ryan DePersio Offers His Italian Cuisine Skills Virtually

If the quarantine has added 5 lbs. to your waistline, we understand. But it isn’t worth it if you’re eating junk.Try this: Eat like an Italian! Get

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Serve Up Virtual Confectionery Classes from ‘The Sweet Genius’

I’m a lucky guy—I get to meet a lot of people through my career. But do I remember everyone’s name? That’s a big “no!”   One person I have

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