A Refreshed and Expanded Convention Center Breathes New Life into Sacramento Meetings

First impressions can mean everything. Following the revitalization and expansion of its convention center, Sacramento is ready to make a lasting one

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Detroit’s Innovation and Creativity Bring in New Meetings Business

The spirit of innovation and creativity is alive and well in Detroit, as evidenced by the hundreds of new meetings, sporting events and conventions

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South Summer Openings and a Natural Tennessee Getaway

FloridaThis September,

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How to Navigate Economic Purgatory

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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld, An Official SeaWorld Partner

In the heart of Orlando’s convention district, the

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Colette Fairchild, CEM, CMP

Colette Fairchild, CEM, CMP, joined FirstSource Events and its parent company,

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Planner Best Practices for Working With CVBs/DMOs

Meeting planners can receive significant free services and site sourcing help from CVBs/DMOs. In my 40 years as a meeting professional, I’ve

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Convenient Location and Affordability Make Greater Ontario, California, a Prime Meetings Location

Just 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Greater Ontario, consisting of the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, is often referred to as the “Gateway to

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10 quick ways to boost the attendee experience

With audience engagement a pressing priority these days, it’s little wonder if traditional approaches to everything from tradeshow set-ups to

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Lake Geneva's Latest Renovations and More News in MidAmerica

IllinoisBest Western Hotels & Resorts recently announced the opening of Best Western Glenview – Chicagoland Inn & Suites, located just 25

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What It Takes to Produce the Largest Ag Show in the U.S., and Its Indoor Analogue

When it comes to large tradeshows, it may not get any bigger than the annual Farm Progress Show, which organizers claim is the largest by area in the

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Meetings Make a Comeback

The business travel industry is on its way to full recovery, and while we are not quite at pre-recession levels yet, there are some strong signals

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Checking In: A Home Run! (Oct. 2016)

Event design is a game-changer in this business, whether for big one-off affairs or multiday conventions and conferences. Along with F&B, a

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Versed in Crisis Management, Meetings Outlook in Puerto Rico is Optimistic

Resiliency and perseverance are two defining descriptors of Puerto Rico. As with everyone else around the world, meeting professionals in Puerto

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JabberYak Provides an Innovative, Multidimensional Way to Connect Attendees

Staying connected in a disconnected world has been one of the biggest challenges of the pandemic era, and at in-person meetings and events, where

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Ocean City, MD: Your Premier Meeting Destination With Coastal Charm

Welcome to Ocean City, Maryland—where business meets pleasure in perfect harmony. Nestled along the scenic Mid-Atlantic coast, Ocean City isn't just

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CVBs Enter Triage Mode in the Wake of COVID-19 Staff Reductions

COVID-19 has cut a path of destruction through the meetings industry, and among the hardest hit are DMOs/CVBs, which are cutting staff as much of

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Proving the Value of Face-to-Face Meetings

Do you have an organizational stakeholder who is questioning your face-to-face meetings spend?I mean, couldn’t everyone just phone it in via a

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