Engagement Without Barriers: How CEMA 2024 Wove in Inclusivity

The Corporate Event Marketing Association’s (CEMA) Summit, held August 4-6 in Seattle, set a new benchmark for intentional inclusivity, something we

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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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Top 10 Questions Planners Should Ask Their AV Company

Event planning involves a myriad of tasks, from managing logistics to ensuring every detail aligns perfectly. But one of the most nerve-wracking

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Reintroducing Knoxville: A Growing Southeastern Convention Destination

Knoxville, Tennessee, may not be the state’s biggest city, but don’t count it out for meetings and conventions of all sizes. The city, which is

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Game Changer: Sherrif Karamat on PCMA’s New Project Spark AI Release

AI is rapidly ascending to revolutionize

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New Theme Park Announcement Doubles Universal Orlando Resort’s Size—And Potential for Meetings and Events

Universal Orlando Resort announced plans for a new theme

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Tech Byte: Meet L.A. Launches Mobile App

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched the Meet L.

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AI Certification and More: Everything to Know From MPI’s IMEX Presser

A new CFO, board member changes, the acquisition of a Canadian event industry show and new certificates and initiatives for MPI Academy, including

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Progress, Not Perfection: Becoming a Wellness Warrior

With the global pandemic exacerbating our stress levels, how can we keep our health in check? When faced with a stress-induced thyroid disorder, Dr.

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WEC 2019 Event Recap: Strongest Attendance in 10 Years, MPI Ups Human Trafficking Fight

MPI World Education Congress (WEC)

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Tracy Stuckrath's Essential Meetings F&B Checklist

Planning food and beverage events is more than just selecting the menu items. As you select the ideal hotel or convention center for your event, use

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Backstage Pass: Producing Compelling Content that Drives Engagement

Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, one thing rings true–content is king. But in this new age of content consumption, how do you create a cohesive

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Luxury Awaits at Signia by Hilton Atlanta

Opening in January 2024, the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta will offer direct

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Measles Outbreak in Los Angeles County: How to Avoid the Spread of Airborne Illnesses at Meetings and Events

Los Angeles health officials are investigating a measles outbreak—the first cases of transmission within the county in 2019, according to the L

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International Association of Conference Centers Presents ‘Bright Ideas’ Webinar Series

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) The Americas, announced that the global association will present a webinar on December 8

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A Hybrid Meetings How-To eHandbook

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How to use hybrid meetings to drive attendee engagement

Welcome to the era of the hybrid meeting. While meetings may still emanate from within a function room, they are increasingly extending far beyond

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A COVID-19 Convention Services Roadmap to Recovery

#InlineArticleRectangle{display:none;} ESPA’s Paola Bowman, destination services manager for the Arlington CVB, and Jamie Huckleberry, director

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