10 Essential Meetings and Events Social Media Strategies

One-in-three people globally are using a social media platform, and in the U.S., that number increases to almost 80%, according to research from

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Frissora Out As CEO of Caesars Entertainment

LAS VEGASCaesars Entertainment Corporation is on the search for a new president

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Sizzling Group Dining Tips from a 'Top Chef' Favorite

Tiffany Derry is a two-time Top Chef contestant and winner of the show’s coveted Fan Favorite award.  A native Texan, Derry is Executive

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Checking In

There’s something about California that seems to cultivate the pioneer in everyone. Maybe it’s the awesome landscapes, the endless

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2018 Meetings Trendsetters: 20 Industry Agents of Change

Just planning and executing meetings is deserving of a medal in many cases, but there are some in our industry who truly go above and beyond to set

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Doug Hewitt

CHICAGODoug Hewitt is the new director of Sales and marketing at The Drake Hotel in Chicago. Effective August 31, 2015, Hewitt will lead the sales

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Spinning Success: Amani Roberts Marches to the Beat of His Own Drum

Road trips with his family made hotels feel like a second home for Amani Roberts, chief musical curator at

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Happenings

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Fiscal Cliff Could Slash $20 Billion in U.S. Business Travel Spending

 ALEXANDRIA, Va.If the U.S. economy falls over the "fiscal cliff," it would have an immediate and severe impact on U.S. business travel,

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Washington wows groups with its eclectic array of arts

Of the artistry born in or inspired by the Evergreen State, including the music of Jimi Hendrix, the glasswork of Dale Chihuly and the blockbuster

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Webcasting and Event Management Firm Join Forces

MADISON, Wisc. Sonic Foundry, Inc., the video management and event webcasting firm, has announced a strategic alliance with ACTIVE Network, , a

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Meetings Focus Live! Heads West

Learning opportunities and lively one-on-one planner/supplier appointments have been among the highlights of Meetings Focus Live! West, which kicked

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Oliver Bonke

HONG KONGShangri-La Hotels and Resorts today announced the appointment of Oliver Bonke as

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Engagement Without Barriers: How CEMA 2024 Wove in Inclusivity

The Corporate Event Marketing Association’s (CEMA) Summit, held August 4-6 in Seattle, set a new benchmark for intentional inclusivity, something we

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Photo of attendees at CEMA Summit 2024 interacting with balloons during a session.

Cruise Lines Welcome Meeting Planners

ST. LOUIS Former meetings industry executive Christine Duffy, now the president and CEO of the Cruise Lines Industry Association (CLIA), made big

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LOL! Laughter Yoga Will Leave Meeting Attendees With More Smiles and Less Stress

Hearing the roar of unrestrained laughter while wandering by an educational session tent on the exhibit floor of

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Vegas and Macau’s Adelson Comes Under Fire

LAS VEGAS Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson—a pioneer in making Las Vegas what it is today as well as in the making of Macau as a gaming

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The Concierge

Jack K. NargilHead Concierge, Hay Adams HotelWashington, D.C.What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive? Besides

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Milwaukee is a Rising Event Destination in 2020

Milwaukee is on the cusp of a huge year for events in 2020. The Democratic National Convention is bringing its event to Brew City in June; the Ryder

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The Dominican Republic flaunts its outdoor adventures

Known for its natural beauty, the Dominican Republic is an ideal Caribbean getaway for meeting and incentive groups looking to enjoy the great

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