Meeting and Event Risk and Contingency Planning: Recalculating What We Thought We Knew

In April 2023, Joan Eisenstodt guided us through a recalculation of site selection and how to determine what to consider rather than just “rates-

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How Irving, Texas, Excels in Its Wellness Offerings for Groups

Long a hub of Fortune 500 corporations and more recently emerging as an entertainment center, Irving, Texas, is also well-versed in wellness options

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Tampa’s Mainsail Suites Adds Event Space

Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center here completed an $11 million expansion project, which includes the addition of an 8,000-square-foot

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Prepared for Anything: How to Set Up Your Event Program to Weather Any Storm

If the last few years have taught us anything in the events industry, it’s to be prepared for anything. From the whirlwind of a global pandemic to

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Outdoor Venues in Northwest Florida Where Social Distancing Comes With the Scenery

With outdoor event venues operating virtually year-round in Northwest Florida, meetings and events groups that need to ensure adequate social

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4 Ways to Incorporate Improv Into Meeting Planning

I’ve been offering applied improv programs for groups for the past 30 years and teaching people how the tools of improv can improve their personal

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The Art of Meeting in Dallas

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Corporate Planner Pros Share Ways to Pull Off Stellar Events

Your single most important activity as a planner is not in the job description: Keeping track of trends and adjusting your business to take advantage

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Highlights From Meetings Today LIVE! West 2021 in Las Vegas

  Meetings Today LIVE! West in Las Vegas brought together 63 meeting industry professionals—planners and suppliers—facilitating 638 one-on-

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Rochester, N.Y.: Custom Corporate Events, Smooth Travel and Distinct Hospitality

Combining an intentional service-driven, client-first approach with major infrastructure redevelopment, Rochester, N.Y., continues to establish a ROC

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What does a DJ consider when playing a corporate event?

1. Special requests. Playing for a private group is all about customization.2. The age range of the group.

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On Demand Webinar: 5 Tips for Your Internal Events Strategy

Aired April 15, 2020 Presented by Rachel Andrews and Julie Haddix  

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5 Chicago Rooftop Venues Take Food, Drink and Events to New Heights

As the birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago lays claim to an architecturally renowned skyline, with icons like the Wrigley Building, John Hancock

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Work with a CSM for time-saving meetings and event services

Convention services managers can save meeting planners a lot of time by providing these services. [Related Content:

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Caesars Execs Get Creative to Draw Group Business

At 6-foot-5, Michael Massari, chief sales officer for Caesars Entertainment

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Preview Las Vegas: The Region Revs Its Economic Engines

Las Vegas is gunning its engines via a massive amount of new development and thrilling major sports events, but with an eye also on sustainability

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4 Trends for CVBs/DMOs Post-Pandemic—And What They Mean for Planners

CVB and destination marketing professionals both domestic and abroad descended on Baltimore in mid-July for Destinations International’s (DI) Annual

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Eco-Friendly Features Keep Georgia’s Cities Sustainable for Meetings and Events

The Deep South has never been thought of as a leader in the ecology and sustainability movement, but like many things about Georgia, its progress may

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Ship with Great History Now Available in NYC for Meetings and Events

NEW YORK CITY Hornblower Hybrid -- the nation’s first vessel powered by diesel, hydrogen, batteries, wind and solar energy -- 

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How the Pandemic Era Has Forever Changed Attendee Learning Styles

Today’s workforce lives in a time of growing disruption and uncertainty

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