Third Space Atlanta a hip kitchen space for events

The Third Space, a hip new option for planners looking for a culinary team-building

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Independent Life: Independent Event Planners Must Clearly Define Their Market Position

Who was the first person to walk on the Moon? Neil Armstrong. Who was the first person to fly over the Atlantic Ocean in a plane? Charles Lindbergh.

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SoCal Resort Adds Event Space with $160M Expansion

VALLEY CENTER, Calif. Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, located on the Rincon Reservation in northeast San Diego County, will unveil its

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Culinary Trends Add Spice to Asian Incentive Events

Asia is home to some of the world’s favorite cuisines. That makes it a natural to want to include authentic local flavors when incentive winners

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4 Tips for Event Planners to Use Essential Oils at Home to Find Inspiration or Unwind

The health benefits believed to come from essential oils can be traced to ancient history, when they were first used to improve the health of

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Whole Earth Calculator app reduces your event's environmental footprint

Tech expert, conference speaker and frequent Meetings Focus webinar presenter James Spellos recently helped launch the Whole Earth Calculator app,

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Huge Changes for Orlando Resort Include Ample New Event Space

ORLANDO, FLWyndham Orlando Resort on International Drive has announced its new name, Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive , which accompanies a

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Poconos’ Mohegan Sun Adds Hotel, Event Space

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Pennsylvania's first casino will become the fourth one in the state to include a hotel. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will break

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Super Bowl Hosts Minneapolis, Bloomington and Saint Paul Team Up on Events

Reflective of the end-game excitement of this year’s Super Bowl LII was the preparation and execution of the big game’s hosts:

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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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Final Numbers and Top Shots From the 2025 PCMA Convening Leaders Conference

PCMA's 2025 Convening Leaders event took place January 12-15 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, where 3,800 meeting and event

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Why You Should Work With a DMC: Meetings in a Minute

On the latest episode of Meetings in a Minute, Kristen Green, director of sales for CSI DMC Las Vegas, gives tips on the top benefits of working with

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Meeting Planners Unite Changes Name, Continues to Fight for Independent Event Planners

Meeting Planners Unite, the consortium of independent third-party meeting planning companies and suppliers formed to resist the Marriott

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InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Adding Event Space

InterContinental Chicago O’Hare is building an additional 80,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel includes 556 rooms, 42 suites and

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A Hotel For Healthy Living, Plus Upgrades and Openings In the West

CaliforniaNestled in the heart of downtown Long Beach and 25 miles south of Los Angeles sits the

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Caribe Royale Orlando Resort & Convention Center

Last year, the big news at the AAA Four Diamond Caribe Royale Orlando was the $140 million investment on a total resort reimagining. All 1,217 one-

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ESPA Elects New President and Board Members

The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) elected Eric L. Logan as its new president at its annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky that

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How Visit Raleigh Stepped Up Its Services for Planners During COVID-19

While it may be tempting for DMOs to hide their figurative heads in the sand because of the severe impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on their

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Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the Valleys opens the door to fresh-air events

The Los Angeles area is blessed with universal, omnipresent sunshine. To reap the benefits of such a locale, planners have plenty of outdoor options

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Las Vegas Tech Sure to Amaze and Engage Attendees

Las Vegas is a destination that never grows old, with massive new resort-casinos and entertainment district developments pushing the limits of what’s

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