Newport Beach properties sway attendees with robust event offerings

A harbor tour is a great way to get acquainted with Newport Beach.The coastal community draws its energy from the water—everything from

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Cvent Study Reveals Boost in Meetings, Size and Spending

Companies are planning more meetings and larger meetings, and spending more in the process, according to a new study by

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Here's Why Planners Should Post Comments on LinkedIn

Since I started writing this LinkedInsights column last September, we’ve covered

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LinkedInsights: The Case for Commenting on LinkedIn

Wellness Retreats, Historic Hotels and More Global Upgrades and Openings

EstoniaHyatt Place Tallinn is a newly opened property located in the heart of

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Hilton Turin Centre Exterior in Italy. Credit: Hilton.

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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Central California Coastal Destinations That Fly Under the Radar for Meetings

Destination wedding and incentive planners have the Central California Coast’s Monterey and Santa Barbara on their speed dial, but do you? These

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Power of Patient Stories

This past December, a LinkedIn post from an employee at a major medical-device manufacturer demonstrated how deeply patient stories can affect those

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AI Becomes Essential Tool for Planners in 2026

Optimism in the meetings and events profession has reached its highest level for the first time in five years, according to the 15th annual Global

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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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Key Tips to Prevent and Address Sexual Harassment at Events

Sarah Soliman Daudin, president and CEO of Soliman Productions,

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Key Tips to Prevent and Address Sexual Harassment at Events

Sarah Soliman Daudin, president and CEO of Soliman Productions,

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How Properties Across Mexico Are Committing to Sustainable Practices

Sustainability is now more than a buzzword in the events industry. In 2025, more companies are taking their environmental impact seriously, and given

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Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres

Event Planning Careers: 3 Traditional Tools to Supercharge Your Job Search

By Anne Thornley-Brown Summary: For job seekers, the Internet is both a blessing and a curse. While the web provides greater access to

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New Vibrant Event Spaces at Sheraton New York Times Square

NEW YORKA $20 million transformation recently modernized all 60,000 square feet of function and event space at the 1,781-room 

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Adobe Summit 2018: Booth Trends and Event Design

How are you maximizing your exhibit floor data collection and ROI? Meetings Today’s Christoph Trappe traveled to

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Adobe Summit 2018: Booth Trends and Event Design

How are you maximizing your exhibit floor data collection and ROI? Meetings Today’s Christoph Trappe traveled to

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2019 Meetings Today Trendsetters: 20 Event Pros Shake Up the Industry

Planning and facilitating meetings requires more than just handling logistics and onsite management. Meetings and events have and will continue to

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Risk Management Best Practices: 10 Easy Tips for Meeting and Event Planners

Meeting planners and organizers often ask, “Where do I start?” when it comes to developing a risk management strategy. The key is to adapt a

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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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Why Attendees Should 'Paws' for a Break: Therapy Dog Event Trend Continues

Puppy breaks at big events are

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