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On this episode of the Meetings Today podcast, digital content coordinator Logan Pratt sits down with Carolina Viazcan, vice president of sales for

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In times of uncertainty, SMERF meetings are more important than ever.You won’t hear, “Was this meeting necessary?” coming from many mouths at SMERF

You may remember the mountain views. Or the high-level thinking. The quiet moment in the courtyard. Or the lively conversation that changed

Season 6, Episode 5Featured Guest: Lindsay Holder, Founder, Hustle Flow LabIn a world that teaches

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

Life may feel a bit more laid back in a beachy paradise like Ocean City, Maryland, but behind the scenes, the coastal MidAtlantic town is hard at

My head and I don’t get along—and we never really have.I’ve been in and out of therapy since I was 8 years old. The reason changes depending on my

After a meetings industry career that has lasted nearly 50 years, Joan Eisenstodt announced she is dramatically scaling back her work.Like many in

From the catch of the day to key limes, there are many foods and ingredients that are distinctly Florida, and here’s how your attendees can land some

I don’t know about you, but the thought of going off the grid and escaping the daily chaos of the world, my inbox, client projects and the 36 Slack

Event planners know that food and beverage can make or break an event. It’s a key factor in the attendee experience—yet for those with dietary

While when we meet, we change the world, as the MPI slogan so aptly states, all that meeting can result in a lot of

Specializing in mammoth properties that offer everything a meeting will need under one roof, Gaylord Hotels is quite adept at going big, but another