Taking charge of negotiating begins with knowledge

The meek may be set for a pretty sweet inheritance, but they won’t get very far with hotel negotiations.While a seller’s market might

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Stellar new offerings invigorate Atlanta's meetings market

Already a haven of cool venues, “Hotlanta” has heated up even more as a meetings hub with the infusion of several new and recent group-

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4 Midwestern Resorts That Can Easily Host Family-Friendly Meetings

Certain resorts are more equipped to host entire families at events than others. Resorts that have the following amenities are more likely to be

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Alabama greets groups with iconic lures

History feels more alive when you’re having fun, and Alabama serves up a full plate of historic sites and good times.Football, Mardi Gras,

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The Meetings Market Is on Fire in the Lone Star State

Inherent in the Texas way is an attitude of can-do and embrace of boundless possibilities.Earlier this year, CBS Sunday Morning featured Chip and

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7 Texas Breweries to Tap for Your Next Event

In 1914, Bavarian immigrant Kosmos Spoetzl landed in the German-Czech farming community of Shiner, Texas, 90 miles east of San Antonio, by way of

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Beer from Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery

Major Sporting Events and Infrastructure Improvements Boost Kansas City’s Meetings Scene

Kansas City is having a big moment. The city is fresh off hosting the 2023 NFL Draft this April, and last year it was announced that the “Heartland

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KC Current Stadium riverfront aerial rendering

Historic Venues in Iowa for Hosting Showstopping Events

Creating and hosting showstopping events should be easier following the sharp increase in trends and technologies that came after the pandemic’s lull

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The Brucemore, Cedar Rapids

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Adds Meeting Space With the Unveiling of the Gran Destino Tower

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort unveiled its Gran Destino Tower on July 9, 2019. Along with 545 guest rooms, this new tower boasts one-of-a-

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On Your Way to An Event? Workers on Strike at 4 U.S. Airports

About to leave for your next meeting or event? Travelers take note: Workers are on strike at four major U.S. airports protesting working conditions.

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The No. 1 Meeting Destination in the Country Continues to Go Above and Beyond

Orlando remains on top of Cvent’s list of Top 10 Meeting Destinations in the U.S. for many reasons: easy accessibility to Orlando International

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Orlando at night with fireworks

WEC 2019 Event Recap: Strongest Attendance in 10 Years, MPI Ups Human Trafficking Fight

MPI World Education Congress (WEC)

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Q&A With Rich Luna on ASAE's DELP Program

Q&A With Rich Luna // Senior Director, Content Marketing Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

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Rich Luna with fellow DELP participants.

MPI Responds to CMM Uproar

DALLASIn response to the fallout from current CMM holders over recent changes to the designation, MPI CEO and President Paul Van Deventer has issued

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New Cultural Trail links points of interest throughout Indianapolis

Indianapolis is a vibrant destination with much to offer meeting groups, and now it is easier than ever to access the city’s various points of

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Sensory Inclusive Event Venues: Why They Matter

Though the cheering, music and light shows at professional sports arenas and concerts may seem normal to most, some people may get overwhelmed and

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Take 10: Innovative CVB Services

Are CVBs governed by a board? If so, what members of the community are typically included on that board? It

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Bird Box Challenge: When Teambuilding Goes Too Far

The Bird Box Challenge Teambuilding Event, offered by Fort Lee, New Jersey’s Teambuilding on the Edge, is causing alarm in the meetings

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Welcoming Midwestern locales offer perfect settings for family-friendly gatherings

Family-friendly meetings are traditionally popular with the association or SMERF segments of the industry, but more recently these same events are

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6 Arts and Culture Venues for Offsite Events in Missouri

Venues like museums, botanical gardens and theaters aren’t necessarily the first place that planners look to when planning a meeting or event in a

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Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, Kansas City Photo Credit Mike Day