John Monahan, President & CEO, Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau

Were seeing a recovery of our meetings business. Were seeing a lot more lead activity at our level, as well as some activity at the DMC level.More

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How CVBs Are Using Virtual Tech to Help Meeting Planners Scout Destinations

Site inspections and FAM tours are some of the main tools in a CVB’s toolbox when convincing planners to bring their meetings and events to a

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Attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention: A Behind-the-Scenes Q&A

Tyra D. Dyson, CMP, DES, served on the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as associate director of convention center experience.

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention. Image by Becky Siu / Weymouth Watson

The Secret About Alabama as a Meetings Destination Is Getting Out

  Boasting some of the best, if unheralded, beaches in the U.S., as well as an aerospace industry that sent man to the moon and venues that

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Saturn Five rocket. Davidson Center for Space Exploration, Huntsville, Alabama.

North Carolina’s Diverse Event Venues Showcase a State on the Move

From the tranquil byways of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the booming urban areas of Charlotte, the Triad and Research Triangle—and up and down the

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Charlotte NASCAR Hall of Fame.

6 Signature Event Venues in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs, surrounded by four picturesque mountain ranges and stretching approximately 45 miles from Palm Springs proper to the city of

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Historic Buildings in Columbia, South Carolina, That Are Elegant Event Venues

As with much of the Carolinas, South Carolina’s capital city of

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Seibels House Fountain

Atlantic City Aims High in 2023 Behind New Products, Experiences and Opportunities

Roughed out, edited and crafted into shape since 1854, the Atlantic City hospitality and tourism story is a compelling page-turner about meeting

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Why San Diego Should Be On Your Meetings Radar

There’s just something about San Diego that makes it special from the moment you step off the plane, according to Kavin Schieferdecker , chief sales

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Balboa Park in San Diego at night

IMEX America 2018 Sets More Records

IMEX America 2018 is nearing the finish line, and in addition to the

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Executive Chef Ben George’s Bourbon Espresso Glaze

Executive Chef Ben George of Savor… at INTRUST Bank Arena in

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4 Health-Conscious Gift Ideas for Meeting Attendees

When traveling on busy conference trips, it’s always a nice surprise to receive an amenity package, especially one with items such as essential oils

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Scotland, and Europe, Are on a Journey to Change. Why Is the U.S. Different?

VisitScotland Business Events launched an ambitious Journey to Change initiative in 2021 that aims to showcase how business events in the country

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VisitScotland IMEX America booth group shot.

4 St. Louis Neighborhoods That Offer Great Offsite Options for Groups

St. Louis upped its meetings and conventions offering in a major way with the long-anticipated expansion of downtown’s America’s Center Convention

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Photo of a man walking through the Soulard District in St. Louis.

SoCal Group Dining Highlights: Los Angeles’ Westside and Beach Cities Dish Out Diversity

With its bounty of eclectic chefs, ethnic diversity and locally sourced ingredients, combined with a culture of wellness and reinvention, Los Angeles

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“Climate Cancer.” PCMA’s Sherrif Karamat Doesn’t Mince Words

The world is very, very sick, as its climate is increasingly spiraling to doom. The meetings and events industry is particularly vulnerable to

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Sherrif Karamat, PCMA.

No Agenda Episode #3: Retirement of Industry Icon David DuBois

David DuBois shares his decision to retire as CEO of IAEE and his plan for the future. Caesars Entertainment gears up to launch a Global Wellness

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Sarah Soliman & Courtney Stanley

Delectable Group Dining Options in Louisiana

Culinary versatility is one of Louisiana’s biggest attractions. Across the state, influences are drawn from French, Spanish, African, Caribbean

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EventMobi Chief Bob Vaez on the Acquisition of Virtual Platform Run the World

EventMobi recently acquired virtual events platform Run the World, which held an astonishing 50,000 virtual events during the pandemic for heavy

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