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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These 4 Chicago Suburbs Offer Convenience and Personalization for Meetings

Chicago without its downtown amenities? Although it might raise eyebrows, hosting a meeting in the suburbs of the Windy City from North Shore to

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Atlantic City’s Borgata Continues Its Hot Hand

In 2007, I spoke with Gary Musich, then vice president of convention development for the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority, on the

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IMEX America Preview: Tahira Endean on an Educational Program Reformatting

IMEX America has always had a robust educational program, but is now embarking on a three-year strategy to consolidate and redesign the offering.

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Peer Into the Future: A Cvent Case Study on Hybrid Extended Engagement

  Many planners think a hybrid event

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Greater Seattle Gleams With Transformative Meetings Developments

Metro Seattle, a region always at the forefront of technology and travel trends, is transforming its iconic landmarks while making room for exciting

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Savannah Marriott Completes Renovation

SAVANNAHThe Savannah Marriott Riverfront

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6 Meetings-Friendly Mountain Resorts That Get Groups Active

Whether it’s the tranquil seclusion or the fresh air, or a bit of both, mountain settings are often the base for health and wellness retreats.

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AlliedPRA Combines All Brands, Becomes PRA

Event management firm AlliedPRA and its brands DSC, Briggs and Destination Nashville integrated into PRA. In addition, the unified PRA brand also

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Tucson, a Free Spirit Rooted in the Past, Gets Revved for Future

Ask Graeme Hughes, vice president of sales for Visit Tucson, to define

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The Last Hotel Prepares for St. Louis Debut

The Last Hotel St. Louis will open the spring of 2019 with 142 guest rooms

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Maryland’s Montgomery County flaunts options

Occupying a swath of land within reach of three main airports—Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Maritz Global Events' Rachel Riggs Talks Sustainability Trends, From SITE Global Conference

Since accepting a full-time position leading the sustainability efforts of one of the most influential meetings, events and incentives travel

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Todd Kelly

Applying the farm-to-table craze is more than just lip service for Todd Kelly, who manages the food operations at Cincinnati’s AAA Five-Diamond

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Tribute Portfolio Unveils The Sarasota Modern

The Sarasota Modern opened its doors in downtown Sarasota,

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Native American Gaming Resorts Go Beyond Casinos

The origins of today’s $30 billion per year Native American casinos and resorts began with a married Chippewa couple in northern Minnesota

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Projects in the Pocono Mountains Region Expands Meetings Options

Nestled in northeast Pennsylvania, the Pocono Mountains region is an easy escape from the metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia. In

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Central Missouri

Tucked between the metro heavyweights of Kansas City and St. Louis are Jefferson City, Columbia and the Lake of the Ozarks region. Although lesser

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Power of Place: Historic Properties Leave Lasting Impressions

Looking to produce stronger connections, derive deeper meaning and create lasting memories from your next meeting or event? Book a property with a

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Toxic Bosses, Workplace Trauma and Choosing Yourself

What are the effects of working for a toxic boss and how do you know when it’s time to walk away? Michelle Thornton, Events Producer at Meetings

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