Meetings Contracts Certification Features Industry Heavyweights

While producing engaging in-person events that feature the latest high-concept design and content elements is certainly something to aspire to, the

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South Florida’s Oceanview Icon for Meetings and Events—The Diplomat

With panoramic views spanning sunrise over the Atlantic to sunset behind the Intracoastal and cityscapes, The Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection

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Are You on the Bus? Association Trends with KiKi L'Italien and Michael Butera

 And now for something completely different...Association meetings thought-leader KiKi L'Italien, editor-in-chief of Association Chat

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4 Easy and Fast Ways to Stay Active During Meetings and Events

While many attendees prioritize exploring a new city or relaxing during dedicated free time, and others choose to spend theirs catching up on emails

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Own Your Power: The Inner Work Behind Outer Success

Season 6, Episode 6Featured Guest: Laura Armstrong, CEO/Founder, Wealth Mastery SystemsWhat does it really mean to

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Costa Mesa Lures Meetings to Its Engaging ‘ARTmosphere’

Southern California’s Costa Mesa may not get as much attention as its Orange County coastal counterparts Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, but with

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Future-Focused Leadership: Balancing Today’s Needs With Tomorrow’s Vision

 Season 5, Episode 12 Guest: Jason Dunn, CEO, National Coalition of Black Meeting ProfessionalsAre

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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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Traveling to the Future Via the DMC Network Exchange in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Nowhere in the world provides a glimpse into the future like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with its two primary destinations, Dubai and Abu Dhabi,

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Visit Greensboro Appoints New President and CEO

The Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority named Anthony Cordo as the new president and CEO of Visit Greensboro. Cordo will

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Anthony Cordo

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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Back-to-Back Meetings Making You Stressed? Here’s How to Fix It.

In 2016, when I was a sophomore in high school, I took an economics class over the summer. The class was offered in what was, at that point, a

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Exciting New Meetings Developments in Greater Palm Springs, With Carolina Viazcan

From a new hockey arena to expanded airlift and its ever-present roster of top spas and golf resorts, Greater Palm Springs has emerged from the

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Convene Portfolio Announces New Hospitality Group

Convene Hospitality Group made its debut September 16 as the new parent company uniting Convene and etc.venues.Convene Hospitality Group said the

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From Super Bowls to Omaha: Adam Straight's Dynamic Meetings Career

After more than two decades, the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) has selected a new leader to fill the role of president

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Adam Straight

Breath of Fresh Air: How Air Quality Affects Attendee Productivity and Focus

There’s a reason everyone from doctors to meditation instructors tell you to take a deep breath when you’re feeling stressed and anxious. Mindful

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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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Fast Forward: The Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Meetings Industry

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 6 On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt sits down with Anca Platon

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Constant Infrastructure Reinvention Keeps Denver’s Attractions Fresh

The Mile High City is the only mountain entry on Cvent’s list of the Top 10 U.S. Meeting Destinations, which is an even greater distinction

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Houston’s Mission-Driven Master Plan for Future Meetings and Conventions

In 2024, Houston First Corporation (HFC), the city’s destination marketing organization (DMO), hit a group hot streak, hosting 604 meetings and

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