From WOW! to Need Now! Cutting-Edge Event Trends

Technology is transforming the meetings and conventions industry, from attendee engagement to ROI tracking, registration, AV, drone footage and more

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Maritz Global Events Appoints Rachael Riggs as General Manager, Environmental Strategy

Maritz Global Events announced the appointment of Rachael Riggs as general manager, environmental strategy, where she will lead global sustainability

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Arlington CVB Launched Text Campaign at Recent Event

The Arlington CVB launched a text campaign for those who attended the Texas Association of Student Councils at the Arlington Convention Center

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Boston-Area Meetings Hotel Boosts Event Space

BURLINGTON, Mass.The Boston Marriott Burlington

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Joel Zeff on the Power of “Ta-Da” and Celebrating Life’s Small Wins

 National keynote speaker, MC and author Joel Zeff joins Logan Pratt on this episode of the Meetings Today podcast to talk about the necessity

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Q&A With Andrea Graham, Events Director, Surly Brewing Co.

Surly Brewing Co. is a well-respected producer of craft beer located in the

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Corporate Planners’ Event Focuses on Meeting Strategy, Tech

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. Cvent’s first annual Corporate Meetings Summit—held Feb. 29 to March 2 at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel and

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Corporate Planners' Event Focuses on Meeting Strategy, Tech

Cvent’s first annual Corporate Meetings Summit—held Feb. 29-March 2 at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center, just

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Monterey Events Mecca Re-Ups LEED Status

MONTEREY, Calif.Portola Hotel & Spa, which currently holds the U.S. Green Building

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CSR & Sustainability at Events: Why Aren’t We Doing More?

One question asked in the 2019 Meetings Today Trends Survey was

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What's New in D.C. for 2019: Hotel and Event Venue Highlights

Washington, D.C., has so many new and upcoming developments it can be hard to keep up. Here’s a run-down of what is new in the area for

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Leadership in Action: How These 6 Women Drive Group Market Success in Texas

Galveston-born Kay Bailey Hutchison started out as a lawyer and legal correspondent for a Houston television affiliate before serving in the Texas

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Where Are We Four Years After the Murder of George Floyd? Elliott L. Ferguson II Offers Perspective.

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on Floyd’s neck even after pleas from the

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Meeting and Event Risk Management Best Practices

Theresa Thomas shares risk management best practices to ensure attendee safety.

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Meeting and Event Risk Management Best Practices

Theresa Thomas shares risk management best practices to ensure attendee safety.

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New Orleans Meetings That Inspire Connections

New Orleans: More Than a Meeting. An Experience.Looking for meetings that leave an impression? New Orleans delivers. Every event here is designed to

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3 Reasons to Book Your Next Meeting in Reno Tahoe

Located in Northern Nevada at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with 300 days of annual sunshine, the Reno Tahoe region’s weather and outdoor

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The Latest Property Openings and Renovations in Florida (2025)

Meetings and events developments aren’t slowing down in Florida! Stay up to date on the latest news on new and renovated resorts and venues in

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MPI’s Golf Tournament Planner Certificate Tees Meeting Profs Up for Success

Riding a wave of popularity stemming from the pandemic when outdoor events were one of the only games in town, golf (and golf meetings) made an

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Cool Event Tech: Closed Captioning at WordCamp Los Angeles

I’m always excited when I see different ways that content is being shared with audiences. Closed captioning is one of those items that showed

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