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Using Cisco TelePresence technology, both Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts have started to launch virtual meeting suites at

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AmEx Partners with NASDAQ on Meetings Tech

NEW YORK CITYAmerican Express Meetings & Events today announced that it is working with NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions, a leading global provider

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New Philly CC Event Services Director Talks Tips for Planners

New Pennsylvania Convention Center Director of Event Services Gabriella “Bella” DiSilvestro is bringing more than 10 years of high-impact event

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Hybrid elements boost international events

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On Demand Webinar: 5 Tips for Taking Your Internal Events Virtual

Aired October 14, 2020 Presented by Brian Ludwig  

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The Z: Advice for Overcoming Onboarding From 10 Meetings and Hospitality Professionals

The hardest part is over.You’ve completed your job hunt. Your days of searching for listings on LinkedIn and Indeed are over. You don’t have to write

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The Z: Advice for Overcoming Onboarding From 10 Meetings and Hospitality Professionals

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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Courtney Stanley Explores Women’s Issues in the Meetings and Events Industry

When it comes to empowering women in the meetings industry, Courtney Stanley, host of the Dare to Interrupt podcast (produced by Meetings Today), is

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As Technology Changes Events, These 5 Things Will Likely Stay the Same

We are living in a time of unprecedented technology change. How will these changes affect meetings and tradeshows? Will they remain a central form of

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EIC Centre for Sustainable Events Debuts to Help Planners Save Planet

The Events Industry Council (EIC) along with global industry partners launched the

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Meetings Today Hosts First LIVE! Event of 2020 in Orlando

If there’s one sentiment to sum up our sole in-person Meetings Today LIVE! event of 2020, it’s that Orlando is

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ESPA Opens Nominations for Event Service Professional of the Year

What meeting and event planner doesn’t love a great event service professional? After all, they take the ball and run with it after the meeting deal

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Tap These ‘Only in Philly’ Offsite Options for Meetings and Events

Philadelphia can be all things to all people, it seems, offering a blend of historic and contemporary lures that make it an easy fit for virtually

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Industry Intelligence: Meeting Trends and Event Data Every Planner Needs to Know

Here are some of the most interesting data points from recent industry reports to help you stay on top of the latest intelligence around

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The Winter Olympics Prove In-Person Events Are Essential

The revival of the Olympic Games is complete, and it’s a rousing victory for in-person events in general.After the dazzling spectacle of the 2024

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How to Plan the Perfect Holiday Corporate Event

While the holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year (at least according to song), it can also be the most stressful.  From

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How an Event Services Team Can Help Meetings Hit Their Goals

Business event planning is equal parts strategy and art, such that even the most well-organized meetings can face last-minute surprises. Whether it’s

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4 Ways to Design Experiential Events That Activate Minds

In today’s experience economy, attention is currency. And the best events don’t simply capture it, they activate it.Planners must  balance the

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