Cvent Closes QuickMobile Acquisition

Meetings hospitality tech giant Cvent closed its acquisition of mobile

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How Planners Are Hosting Large Meetings In Small Ways

In late September, a directive from the Nevada governor allowed the state—including meetings mecca Las Vegas—to host up to 1,000 people at an event.

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New ESPA President Denise Reid on DEI, New Member Acquisition–and a Show-Stopping 'Ave Maria'

Denise Reid, new president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA), shares how event service professionals are on the front line of

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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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Wow-Worthy Offsite Venues Near Georgia’s Key Convention Centers

Key convention destinations in Georgia are making some serious waves.Atlanta is home to one of the largest convention centers in the country, and

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Americas Leadership & Commercial Conference (ALCC) meeting with Hilton corporate

A New Take on Retreats and More Upgrades and Openings in the East

New YorkOne of Manhattan’s most popular cocktail lounges, The Skylark,

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Why Monterey and Santa Cruz Are Meetings Destinations of Abundance

When it comes to that iconic California coastal lifestyle—think

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Mondrian Los Angeles, Spokane Convention Center and Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver update meeting and event spaces

Arizona Tucson’s Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa updated

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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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Breath of Fresh Air: How Air Quality Affects Attendee Productivity and Focus

There’s a reason everyone from doctors to meditation instructors tell you to take a deep breath when you’re feeling stressed and anxious. Mindful

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Visit Seattle Names Rachael Riggs VP of Meetings and Conventions

Visit Seattle recently named Rachael Riggs vice president of meetings and conventions. Riggs has more than 30 years of experience in the meetings

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Hybrid Meetings Webinar Coming Up

ST. LOUIS, Mo. International Association of Conference Centers announced it will present a webinar on December 8 on hybrid meetings, one of the

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PCMA Picks Sites for 2022, 2023 Convening Leaders

PCMA announced the locations of its 2022 and 2023 Convening Leaders event.The association selected Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment’s new

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Reforms Lure Major Convention Back to Chicago

Chicago’s McCormick Place, which instituted major reforms to lower costs, improve labor relations and relax union work rule flexibility, netted

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Brooke Murphy

After 4 and a half years as the in-house conference planner for the National Notary Association based in the Los Angeles area, Brooke Murphy started

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Expert Insight: David Merrell Talks Design Trends

David Merrell, AOO Events’ CEO and creative director, let us in on some of the top trends in the event industry. Food and beverage still reigns

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David Watts

Enclave, a special events facility, announced the addition of special events industry veteran

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Gaylord Hotels’ Westward Expansion, Carbon-Positive Hotels and More New and Renovated Properties in the West

Explore major hospitality developments in California, Montana, Washington and Mexico. From Hotel del Coronado’s $550M restoration to the debut of

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How to Adapt to the Future of Remote and Online Business

Remote and hybrid work is the new normal, virtual desktops and online connections are suddenly standard, and flexibility in scheduling, working

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale Meetings Industries Plan for Brighter Days

In December, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) announced its first major booking for 2021 since COVID-19 caused the

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