Florida’s Rooftop Bars Serve Up Top-Shelf Event Receptions

Events and receptions at rooftop bars and restaurants are one of the hottest trends in the meetings industry, with new hotels boasting about their

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How the SITE Young Leaders Conference Will Focus on Opportunities This ‘Dragon Year’

On this year’s Lunar New Year (celebrated February 10, 2024) we entered the Year of the Dragon, one of the most powerful and auspicious animals in

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SITE Young Leaders Conference 2023. Credit: John Wolfsohn Photography

How Nevada Is Navigating the Near-Term and Beyond

Nevada has long hit the visitor jackpot with inviting tourism slogans such as “Recreation Unlimited” in the mid-1950s and the recent “Don’t Fence Me

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Why Lincoln’s Haymarket District Should Be the Hub for Your Next Nebraska Event

The Haymarket neighborhood in Lincoln, Nebraska, began its story in the second half of

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2-Team Baseball Towns Offer More Options for Event Planners and Attendees

As I’m traveling to conferences and client meetings in larger cities, I often check schedules to find out whether local major league baseball

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Meetings Today Announces Its 2024 Class of Meetings Trendsetters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBella NovitchMarketing Coordinator, Meetings TodayBella.

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3 Meetings Horror Stories: An Event Arrest, a Mad Magician and a Celebrity Mix-Up

“We can fill multiple books with ours, but it’s nice to know we are not alone,” Andrea Michaels, president of Extraordinary Events

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Puerto Rico Is Welcoming Major New Hotels as Meetings Boom

It’s safe to say that Puerto Rico is on a major roll, with the Caribbean U.S. territory notching “historic and unprecedented momentum” after four

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ALHI CEO Dominguez on the Back to Business Experiential Forum

Top of mind with most meeting and event planners is what will in-person gatherings look like when they return in larger numbers.What will room sets

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Recovery on Pace: "Shimo" Shimasaki on the Pace of Meetings Bookings

Meetings industry veteran Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki, of Simpleview's 2Synergize, is privy to booking pace data from hundreds of DMOs. Here's her

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Arizona’s integrates its history and modern edge to attract meetings and events groups

In May 2018, the BBC reported on a compelling new discovery in central Arizona’s Verde Valley. Researchers determined that a wall of nearly 1,

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PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Sets Attendance Record; New Programs Launched

PCMA Convening Leaders (CL) 2024 got off to an auspicious start by setting an

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Sherrif Karamat on stage at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024

Driving Forces in Meetings and Events, and What It Means to You

In this dynamic session, industry veteran Michael Dominguez shares the latest trends in the hotel industry and how they affect your meetings and

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Driving Forces in Meetings and Events, and What It Means to You

In this dynamic session, industry veteran Michael Dominguez shares the latest trends in the hotel industry and how they affect your meetings and

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Las Vegas Can Help Build CSR Into Your Next Company Event

Business success—you may think it’s all about the bottom line, but savvy CEOs like those at Apple, Starbucks and IKEA know otherwise.

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8 Tips for Meeting Planners to Collaborate With Chefs For Exceptional Group Dining

Event planning goes beyond choosing a venue and coordinating logistics; it involves crafting memorable culinary experiences that delight guests.

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Protect Québec: Why Québec’s Focus Is on Sustainability and the Future

Surrounded by the Canadian wilderness and chock-full of beauteous landscapes and natural resources, the Canadian province of Québec welcomes millions

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Mountains in Charlevoix, Quebec. Photo Credit: Charlevoix Tourism and Ian Roberge

Planner’s Perspective: Vicki Carstens Discusses Bringing Her Event to the Quad Cities

Vicki Carstens is executive director with Iowa Student Councils.

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A Planner’s Guide to Essential Oils: How Perfect Scents Can Transform Events

Aromatherapy with essential oils has long been known for health benefits such as alleviating anxiety, insomnia and low mood. Now, it's gaining ground

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Drone Light Shows Offer a Sustainable Alternative to Fireworks

Fireworks are a tradition nearly as

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Family watches drone light show display on Fourth of July celebration