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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From New Orleans to New York: Raleigh C.C.’s New Director of Events Leverages Diverse Career Experiences

Lori Shumpert joined the Raleigh Convention Center as the director of events in early April. In her new role, she is excited to bring nearly two

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How Orlando Wowed the Largest North American Veterinary Convention

Orlando transformed into a bustling hub of veterinary excellence as nearly 30,000 veterinarians, nurse techs, vet school students and alumni

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2026 Veterinary Meeting & Expo in Orlando

The Growth Edge: Making Bold Moves Before You Feel Ready

Season 7, Episode 4Guest: Carly Silberstein, Event Entrepreneur, Cielle & Co.Carly Silberstein, event

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How Groups Can Feel the Inspiration and Emotion of Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis has forever been on my mind. My parents loved R&B and soul. I discovered the blues, rock ‘n’ roll and Elvis Presley on my own as a child

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Next-Level Event Sustainability and 4 Hotels Doing It Well

The sustainable-event movement is getting more sophisticated with each passing month. As a result, many corporate and association planners must take

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5 Reasons Why Meeting Planners Should Consider Raleigh, North Carolina

A leader in innovation and intellectual capital, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a compelling Southern meetings destination with a fast-growing slate of

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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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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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30-Year Hospitality Veteran Steps Into GM Role at SF Property

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel announced Dania Duke is stepping into the role of general manager at the San Francsico property.  Duke has 30

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$100 Million Transformation to Former Hilton Hotel in New Jersey and More East Trending News

Maryland An independent boutique property, The Hotel at Arundel Preserve

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Detroit’s Historic Hotel Renovation and a Convention Center Expansion in Omaha

Illinois Set on 88 acres of a forest preserve in Oak Brook, about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago,

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Identity Interrupted: How Meeting Planners Can Navigate Job Mobility and Career Grief

When who you’ve been is no longer who you are becoming, your identity has been disrupted. But what causes this unpredictable change or transition in

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Boston’s Year of Big Happenings

Well, 2026 is shaping up to be a pretty epic year for one of the oldest cities in America. Nearly 400 years old, Boston will take center stage

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New Global Hotel Openings in India, Portugal and Shanghai

ChinaLocated in Shanghai’s heritage district, Andaz

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Maritz Lands Current MPI Board Chair as Global Head, Business Events Solutions

April 1 saw the start of Jim Russell’s tenure as global head, business events solutions, for Maritz. After 36 years on the supplier side of the

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Charlottesville, Virginia Gets New Conference Center at UVA

Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center debuted April 6 on the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville, a two-hour drive from

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Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel to Debut in Nashville Plus More Hotel News From the South

Florida Loews Miami Beach Hotel has renovated its 790

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Chef David Ruiz Brings a Fine-Dining Credo and Dedication to Mentorship to Convention Center Cuisine

David Ruiz, executive chef of the Greater Kansas City area’s Overland Park Convention Center (OPCC), has made quite a mark during his first year and

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Four Major Meeting Hotels to debut in Calgary, Plus More New Properties in the West

ArizonaThe 40-acre Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley

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