2021 Meetings Today Trends Survey

What a wholly unprecedented, roller coaster of a year it’s been since the last Meetings Today Trends Survey—a roller coaster ride that basically went

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2021 Meetings Today Trends Survey

Host Your Event in The Great Gatsby Mansion and 5 More Notable Offsite Venues in Newport

At just over 11 square miles, Newport may be small on the Rhode Island map, but don’t let its size fool you. This New England charmer is chock-

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Why the Cuisine of the Coastal Carolinas Is Such a Treat 

Ask anyone in the know about the traditional cuisine of the Coastal Carolinas and odds are they're going to say that seafood and produce are two

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Salthouse Catering, salmon with rice.

6 Standout Off-Site Event Venues Beckon Galveston Groups With Thrills, History and Culture

From thrill rides and arcade attractions at Pleasure Pier to historic Victorian mansions that somehow survived one of the nation’s biggest

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Answering the Call of Ancient Andalucía With Meliá Hotels International

Few destinations have shaped the course of history more than Spain’s eight-province Andalucía region. Spanning southernmost Europe between the

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Alhambra, a historic palace-fortress in Granada, Spain, at sunset. Credit: Jeff Heilman

3 Digital Art Experiences That Are Zoom Fatigue Killers

Day after day, Zoom meeting after Zoom meeting, hours spent at a desk—our brains need a break!  In a time of routine and fatigue, a chance to

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Sip & Paint Love painting by Jessica Gorlicky.

3 Ways Greater Ontario, California Makes Planning Meetings Easier

Southern California is a major draw for meetings and events, thanks to its broad expanse of amenities, attractions and pleasant year-round weather.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport courtyard

6 Ways to Save on Hybrid Meeting Production Costs

No one can understate the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the meetings and events industry. But outside of the massive disruption in the

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Soliman Productions staff in action.

A Back-of-House Sustainability Site Inspection Checklist

A back-of-the-house tour of an event facility takes you behind the scenes and can help ensure that planned

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Black-and-white photo of a chef and assistants working in a kitchen.

Hilton Head Island Airport Expansion: What Event Planners Need to Know

Getting to Hilton Head Island is now a lot easier and a lot more convenient. This spring both United Airlines and Delta Airlines begin service to and

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MPI WEC 2021 Posts Healthy In-Person Attendance—and Prepares for the Future

Carrying the tagline “Make Your Future,” MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) may have been relatively small in numbers of in-person attendees when

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Fun Golf Games to Spice Up Group and Tournament Programs

To mangle the famed Mark Twain quote, “The reports of golf’s death [as a meetings program component] have been greatly exaggerated.” And ironically

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Golf Cannons from Golf Cannon Canada.

5 Things Event Planners Should Know About the New EU Travel Requirements

Beginning in 2021, U.S. citizens, as well those from other visa-free countries, will have to take an additional step before traveling to the 26

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These 5 Western Hotels Offer Slopeside Breakout Sessions, Food Carts and More for Meetings and Events

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations in these western states: Arizona

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IMEX America Promises Impactful Programming That Will Engage Attendees on Deeper Levels

Carrying the theme “impact” for the next two years, IMEX Group’s major annual tradeshows in Las Vegas and Frankfurt are striving to communicate the

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Photo of a large number of people walking into IMEX America 2023.

Taking Off: The Unexpected Surprises for Meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan

With meeting planners suffering high costs and limited space for their meetings in many first-tier U.S. cities, now is the time for the second tier

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DeVos Place and Grand Rapids skyline

The Weekly Wrap: A Broadcast on Podcasts, A Planner's Guide to Loyalty Points and a Cvent Event

Editor Tyler Davidson talks about some of Meetings' Today's latest coverage, including stories on

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The Weekly Wrap: A Broadcast on Podcasts, A Planner's Guide to Loyalty Points and a Cvent Event

Editor Tyler Davidson talks about some of Meetings' Today's latest coverage, including stories on

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Event Venue Titans AEG Facilities and SMG Announce Merger

AEG Facilities and

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What Meeting Planners Can Learn From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Political conventions are undoubtedly very complex citywide events. A coalition of entities needs to come together and communicate effectively in

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Attendees outside of Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention