LACC’s Director of Events and Special Projects Shares Long-Term Strategy

Sonia Trejo stumbled into the events industry in 2003 after transitioning away from her career in social work. Her initial role was as meeting-room

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Sonia Trejo

A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Most Prominent Hotels and Event Venues in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state that is built around the tourism and hospitality industries. Each year, the hospitality industry contributes $29 billion to

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North Charleston Coliseum. Photo Credit: Explore Charleston

Plan the perfect golf event for every type of attendee

Golf may have waned in popularity with some groups, yet a well-planned golf event is still one of the best ways to establish long-lasting

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Site Spotlight: Big Cedar Lodge

Big Cedar Lodge in the Ozark Mountains near Branson, Mo., combines wilderness adventure, luxury accommodations and state-of-the-art meetings venues

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Taking Off: Luxury Property Enhancements and More Elevate Events in Scottsdale, Arizona

It’s no secret that the Greater Phoenix area is growing rapidly. The options are almost overwhelming for planners scouting the area for their next

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Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve at sunset.

Amanda Bigley, National Association of Federal Credit Unions

Amanda Bigley Associate Director of Events & Education National Association of Federal Credit Unions   

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Chicago shines with alfresco group fun

Chicago has forged its fame as a great group city in a variety of ways, from its sensational off-site venues to dazzling nightlife and world-class

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A Transgender Event Planner Shares His Journey and Inclusion Tips

While transgender meeting and event planner Chase Brunson is very comfortable in the industry he’s in, he also realizes that meetings and events can

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Image if inter-sex-inclusive Pride flag.

Canada to Remove COVID-19 Border and Travel Measures October 1

The government of Canada has taken a layered approach to border management and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19 since the beginning of the

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RFPs: Make an Offer They Can't Refuse

Imagine sitting down at your desk each morning and having 30 business proposals waiting for you—and they all must be evaluated today, because another

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Roshni Gurnani // Executive Chef // Hotel Derek // Houston

One may not associate the rich culinary traditions of India with Texan cuisine, but

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Continued Growth and Infrastructure Projects Put St. Louis in the Spotlight

There’s a spotlight shining over St. Louis. In late October, Explore St. Louis reported record growth in tourism, hotel industry performance and

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Ballpark Village, St. Louis

Salamander Hotels & Resorts to Optimize Outdoor Venues for Live Meetings

Salamander Hotels & Resorts is back in business.The luxury hotel company’s five properties—in Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and Jamaica—have

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Germany's Two New Hotels and More Global Openings

AustraliaAustralia’s newly built Pullman Sydney Penrith, located adjacent to the Western Sydney Conference Centre (WSCC) and Panthers Leisure and

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Convention Centers Are Making Bold New Statements

Goodbye big-box, bunkeresque venues. Hello green rooftop micro-environments, wellness spaces and hip street-party-scapes with food trucks and

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Resorts & Incentives: Experts Share What’s Trending

Now more than ever, people want to be immersed in destinations and have a sense of well-being when they visit. When it comes to incentives at resorts

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Brain Power: Corinthia Hotel London Recruits Neuroscientist

There’s a new doctor in the house. Well, in Corinthia Hotel London that is.

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Profile: Lee Papa, Mindfulness Speaker, Trainer, Author

There’s an immediate sense of calm that overcomes you when you meet Lee Papa.

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Dreamforce Defies 'Doom Loop' by Re-Upping San Francisco Show

There’s been a great deal of effort expended on writing off San Francisco, that jewel box of a city that is so iconic both as a tourism destination

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Photo of attendees attending Dreamforce 2024, walking under a rainbow-colored arch.

AIBTM to Shrink, Rebrand

ORLANDOAIBTM is greatly decreasing the number of buyers and exhibitors for future shows, as well as rebranding to IBTM America.The tradeshow,

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