How the Onsite AV Landscape Has Changed as In-Person Meetings Resume

In one challenging year, audiovisual (AV) companies have transitioned from helping meeting planners produce their in-person events to leading the

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5 Meetings Contract Challenges and Solutions for Uncertain Times

Meeting professionals are living in interesting times, as economic and political uncertainty have resulted in a general malaise in the industry.We

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Key Takeaways for Meeting Planners From the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago

This year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) was a masterclass in stagecraft and event production, starting with Vice President Kamala Harris’

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Life Balance: Kalahari Resorts—When Event Attendees Want to Bring Their Family Along

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions properties are destinations you

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How Meetings May be Impacted by the Growing Return-to-Office Trend

Remote work became standard operating procedure in many cases during the pandemic, and its impact on business and society in general lingers in the

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Disney Catered Events Culinary Director John Clark’s Mickey-Shaped Vegetable Frittata

John Clark, culinary director with Disney Catered Events

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Marriott International Survey Reveals Emerging Trends for CALA Meetings and Events in 2025

 As the meetings and events industry continues to evolve, planners are increasingly looking to the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) for fresh

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New Convention Centers, Multimillion-Dollar Renovations and More MidAmerica Property News

Discover the latest hotel renovations and venue developments across the Midwest, from Chicago and Indianapolis to Detroit and Minneapolis. Explore

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10 Essential Event Budget Tips for Better SMM and a Better Bottom Line

Meetings are big investments. At my company, Meeting Sites Resource, just

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Case Study: 5 Pandemic Safety Tips for High-Level Summits

Planning an event for March 4 as the COVID-19 virus was beginning its initial arc in the U.S. was a challenge unlike any

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Game Developers Reboot Large In-Person Meetings in San Francisco

Home to some of the most-desirable meetings and events destinations in the U.S., California took a cautious approach to navigating the pandemic,

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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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How to Plan Your Next Event in Omaha’s Historic Old Market Neighborhood

About 60 miles northeast of downtown Lincoln, groups meeting in Nebraska’s biggest city should center their experience around Omaha’s

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How 3 CVBs Worked With Planners to Save or Reschedule 2020 Meetings

The MICE industry was mercilessly

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Take 10: 'The Right Tech for Your Event – On a Budget' With Dave Weil & Rod Stiegman

Dave and Rod answer additional questions from the 01.31.18

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Deb Gee’s 3 Daily Spring Ritual Tips for Event Planners

Setting good habits and intentions is an excellent way to kick off spring. It’s also a great time to declutter your life to declutter your mind

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Digital Events … Friend or Foe?

When digital events first crept into the conference world, there was a fear that they would replace annual meetings that associations rely on for

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3 Haunted and Historic Meetings and Events Venues for Halloween

It’s spooky season! And every horror film buff and Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkin lover knows the time for fall flavors on coffee shop menus doesn’t

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What's New in the Chicago Suburbs for 2019: Hotel and Event Venue Highlights

Chicago’s Northern SuburbsThe 301-room 

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How to Embrace the New Era of Meeting Professional Skill Sets

According to Prudential’s Pulse of the American Worker Survey, 43% of workers believe their long-term financial security will be in jeopardy if they

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