Working Moms, Battling Burnout and What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves

Season 6, Episode 3Guests:Lisa Deleon, DMCP, Vice President of Global Sales, Terramar, a DMC

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4 Major Reasons Festive Fort Lauderdale Is Coming Into Its Own

Always ready to host a party, Fort Lauderdale is definitely in a celebratory mood via the opening of the Pier Sixty-Six hotel/meetings/entertainment

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Joyce Leveston Appointed CEO of New York’s Javits Convention Center

The New York Convention Center Operating Cooperation (NYCCOC) appointed Joyce Leveston as the new CEO of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center after

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New Book Shows How to Leverage Cruise Events for Brand Success

Cruises had quite the recovery to make over the past five years, but trends show they’ve made a steady climb back to popularity, especially in

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Fast Forward: What the Future of Event Accessibility Looks Like

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 4 On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews Stephen Cutchins, one

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Local Entertainment and Offsite Venue Options for Meetings in Omaha and Council Bluffs

After a long day of education and networking sessions, oftentimes the attendees of corporate meetings want an opportunity to relax and unwind. These

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10 Ways to Maximize Your Event’s ROI

Meeting planners and stakeholders are focused on maximizing the return on investment (ROI) of every event more than ever.In my new book

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How to Host Memorable Events in Frisco, Texas

 In this episode of the Meetings Today podcast, Senior Content Director Danielle LeBreck speaks with Lisa Bethea, director of destination

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Social Sustainability: The Next Wave of Diversity & Inclusion

Social sustainability is at the heart of impactful and inclusive event design, offering opportunities to advance global priorities such as reduced

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8 Hospitality Industry Professionals Share Tips for Managing Stress

Paramedics. Head chefs. Emergency room nurses. Judges. Military members. Police officers. Meeting and event planners.These are among the most

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Encore's Amanda Armstrong Talks Making an Impact, Igniting the Senses and the Future of Event Technology

In this Meetings Today Podcast, recorded on the IMEX America tradeshow floor, Taylor Smith sits down with Amanda Armstrong, senior vice president of

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Network with Confidence: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Interaction Overload

Season 5, Episode 10 DetailsGuest: Shideh Doerr, CEO & Chief Magician Officer, JabberYakDo you struggle with

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How to Experience the Heritage and Culture of Central/West Texas During Events

My first-ever Texas adventure, in March 2005, began with a wrong turn. Driving from New York to Los Angeles with a friend, we departed Oklahoma

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The Unique Allure of Florida's Panhandle for Meetings

Florida’s Panhandle—often simply referred to as “The Panhandle,” or the “Emerald Coast”—is an utterly unique region that blends Southern charm with

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Three Unique Luggage Gifts for the Business Traveler in Your Life

The holidays rapidly approach, and those of us who travel as part of our profession are forever in need of that perfect piece of luggage that’s

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Sports, Visual Technology and More Elevate Toronto Meetings Scene

These are exciting times for Canada’s biggest city and business capital, where sports, innovation and sustainability are significantly reenergizing

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A Medical Meetings Expert’s Take on New Challenges Facing That Industry Segment

A new year—and most notably, a new U.S. presidential administration—are set to impact medical/pharma meetings, but as is typical in a meetings

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Technology Sector Expansion Means Big Business for Phoenix Meetings and Conventions

In this episode of the Meetings Today Podcast, Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer for Visit Phoenix, checks in with Danielle LeBreck about the rapid

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Game-Changing Developments in GOCAL: Sports, Entertainment and Meetings

GOCAL, the Southern California region between Los Angeles and Palm Springs with Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga at its well-connected core, is going big

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Claiming Your Seat at the Table: Community-Building, Journaling and Living Your Vision

Season 5, Episode 11 Guest: Aracelly Delgadillo, Senior Account Manager, International Sales, Metro Toronto Convention

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