How to Build Authentic Connection and Networking at Events

In an age of constant online connectivity, digital overload and nonstop virtual communication, many people attend events for one primary reason: To

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Event-Security Levels: Elevated

“Just about every week, there's something else in the news that you didn't think about—things that relate to risk management and contingency planning

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The Sunshine State's Latest and Greatest Hotels, Renovations

According to Visit FLORIDA, in 2025, 75 hotels with 9,686 total rooms and over 210,800 square feet of meeting space opened up, including properties

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Discover the Outdoor Group Activity Options in Reno and Lake Tahoe

If you’re meeting in Reno

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For Meetings, Missouri Doesn't Miss

The Show-Me State’s biggest cities, St. Louis and Kansas City, are chock full of new hospitality developments yet maintain their unique local

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New Global Hotels Emerge in Greece, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates

GreeceConrad Athens The Ilisian is accepting reservations beginning June 1. The 307-room property boasts athletic amenities such as an outdoor pool—

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Live From PCMA CL 26: Orlando Keeps Growing

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Lisa Messina, chief sales officer for Visit Orlando, and Mike Tester, executive director for the Orange

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5 Leadership Lessons From Adam Grant’s PCMA Convening Leaders 2026 Keynote

As someone who interviews leaders for a living—on stages, in boardrooms and on my podcast Dare to Interrupt—I’ve heard no shortage of leadership

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New Special-Event Venue Coming to Las Vegas Strip This Fall

Country-music star Luke Combs has partnered with Opry Entertainment Group and Caesars Entertainment on a new restaurant/bar and special-event venue

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How Hotels are Acting on 2026 Meeting Trends

When the clock struck midnight on January 1, people around the world started making lists, namely new year resolutions. Members of the MICE industry

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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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Florida Catches the Food Hall Wave

These days, nearly every city in Florida seems to

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3 Secrets to Streamlining Large Meetings With Onsite Support Teams

Organizing large convention conference groups at expansive hotels can be a daunting task, especially when multiple teams and complex schedules are

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Louisville Raises the Bar for Meetings

Louisville has a way of feeling both iconic and approachable—the kind of destination that can impress first-time attendees while staying refreshingly

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What Does Gen Z Really Want?

Every generation has its labels. Gen Zers are often described as job-hoppers who are purpose-driven, as tech-dependent individuals who are too online

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West Hotel Renovations in Arizona, Utah and Colorado

ArizonaAbout 70 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, in Wickenburg, Arizona,

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A Guide to the Most Commonly Used Meetings and Events Industry Acronyms

Let’s face it: We work in an industry that’s an “alphabet soup” of acronyms and initialisms. We love us some catchy, if sometimes opaque,

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Music Licensing for Meetings & Events: Are You Playing Their Song?

Imagine your event without music. It's regularly an integral part of conventions and meetings, whether incorporated into general sessions to support

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Be Different: Unforgettable Meetings at Disneyland® Resort

Ready for meeting magic? Disney Meetings & Events experts at Disneyland® Resort can help create unforgettable experiences and one-of-a-kind

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Clearwater, Tampa and St. Pete Beach Offer Groups Sun, Sand and Stellar Service

Three meeting planners share their experiences hosting events in three sunny and sandy Florida destinations—Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg.

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