Live From PCMA CL: Maritz CEO Peckinpaugh Digs Into 2024 Meetings and Events Trends

From AI and generational shifts to rethinking event design, supplier diversity, prices and the latest and greatest innovation impacting the

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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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10 Ways to Hyper-Personalize and Customize Events

From movies to music to shopping, today’s audiences expect every experience to be more customized, personalized and contextually relevant—meetings

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Why It Is Critical for Life Sciences Meetings to Resume Face-to-Face Events

Pharmaceutical and medical face-to-

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The 2025 Meetings Trendsetters Stoking the Fire in the Events Industry

Meetings Today's annual Meetings Trendsetters list recognizes 20 outstanding individuals who have made an outsized impact in the meetings, events,

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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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New Sr. Hospitality Pro at Southern California Casino Resort Reveals Sweet Spots for Meetings

Near San Diego, Jamul Casino Resort opened the doors of its new hotel tower in August of 2025. The casino had been a stand-alone product in the area

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Hybrid Meetings: Connecting with Your Virtual Audience

Any speaker who addresses an audience has a commitment to create a connection with that audience. It is easiest to create that

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Hybrid Meetings - Connecting with Your Virtual Audience

Any speaker who addresses an audience has a commitment to create a connection with that audience. It is easiest to create that

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4 Ways to Accommodate Attendees With Disabilities at Events

Having your event accessible to people with disabilities is more important than most truly realize. One in four adults in the U.S. have some form of

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Lessons From AI Power Users for Planning Meetings

Do you remember what you were doing on November 30, 2022? Doubtful.For two meetings-industry veterans, though, the memory is burned into their minds

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10 Steps to Demystifying Hybrid Event Budgets

Editor's note: This article, provided by the Event Leadership Institute, was part of an eHandbook collaboration between Meetings Today and ELI.

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6 Ways Toronto Went 100% All-In on Business Events

Toronto is a place where creativity and innovative ideas thrive, so it should come as no surprise that it’s ahead of the curve when it comes to

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10 Ways to Design More Interactive Event Programming

Having given keynote speeches and training workshops for over 25 years, it’s clear to me that audiences prefer more interactive, engaging and

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Unique Outdoor Event Spaces for Your Next Florida Event

Meeting professionals flock to Florida for many reasons, but the No. 1 draw is often the weather, which allows for stunning outdoor events. Picture

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U.S. Gov’t Shutdown Complicates October Business Events

While early October saw thousands of meeting planners, hotel sales managers, and destination reps attending industry shows such as IMEX America and

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Going Virtual

More CoverageHow to Navigate Economic Purgatory

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MPI Offers Virtual Access to WEC

MPI is offering a Virtual Access Pass for its World Education Congress (WEC), which will be held in Salt Lake City July 11-14. The pass will be

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Marriott Bonvoy Events: Elevating Social Celebrations in Mexico

From beachfront weddings to milestone celebrations, today’s social events are about more than a venue—they’re about creating moments that resonate

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Record-Breaking Number of Events Held in First Half of 2024

The average number of events increased by 52% in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a

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