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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Ask the Expert: Should I Cancel My Event Following a Tragic Incident?

Dr. Lynn Linde, senior director of the Center of Counseling Practice, Policy and Research at the

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Eco-Friendly Meetings in California Pave the Way for a More Sustainable Events Industry

Eco-friendly meetings come naturally in California, which is the birthplace of the green movement. Its beginnings go back to the 1890s, with the

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How to Repurpose Event Content to Build Communities, Generate Leads and Enhance Revenue

Building a content engine to support your event’s community growth requires more than a single technology tool. It requires a multi-pronged, online

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Discover the Value of Working With Visit Orlando

Now more than ever, meeting and event planners are increasingly relying on destination marketing organizations (DMOs) like Visit Orlando. A recent

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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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Inclusive by Design: Partnering with Destination Organizations to Create Business Events Where All Belong

Join this informative webinar featuring a dynamic panel discussion on the vital topic of creating inclusive events that will maximize the success of

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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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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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Chicago Welcomes Playful New Event Space, Other Midwest Openings and Renovations

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the Midwest. Michigan  Cambria

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Illness, Threats and Climate—Oh My! Event Safety Trends for the New Year

See this quick tip from our guest speaker: The New Year is upon us and as we look at 2022 and our meetings and group gatherings, we gaze into

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Phoenix and Scottsdale Are Blazing a Development Pace That Bodes Well for Meetings

Phoenix and its resort-rich neighbor Scottsdale are in the midst of a development boom that has hardly been slowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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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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Beach Meetings Venues Think Outside the Box to Stage Safe, and Stunning, Events

As trends surveys point toward the return

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Executive Retreats: Do the Hard Work, Reap the Benefits

It’s no secret that in-person meetings cost a significant amount of money. Besides budgeted costs, however, there’s also “opportunity cost” to

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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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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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Caesars Execs Get Creative to Draw Group Business

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

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Luxe Hotel Group Debuts 'Private Sale' Event Package

WASHINGTON, D.C.The Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has just launched its 2014 ALHI Private Sale promotion, for planners seeking an

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