In Memoriam: Marta Hayden

The meetings industry has lost a legend. Marta Hayden was one of a kind. A friend to many and a mentor to even more. I remember the first time I

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The Difference Between DEI Certifications and Certificates of Completion

One year ago, we started this series of articles for Meetings Today by explaining 

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Addressing Mental Health and Wellness in the Meetings Industry—and Why It’s Important

Rachael Riggs was working an event in Dallas for a software company when she was told there was a “911.” “They said ‘Rachael, you need to come to

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Meetings Wellness Guru Lee Papa Shares Her Vision of the Future

Over the last decade, I have had gut feelings about certain trends that came fully to fruition. Some I acted on and others I did not, if it was not

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Get to Know the Meritage Collection’s 3 Meetings-Ready Hotels

Creating memorable events is what meeting planners strive for, and at the Meritage Collection

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Meetings Today LIVE! Scores a Touchdown With Closing Event at Allegiant Stadium

Meetings Today LIVE! West in Las Vegas wrapped an experiential, in-person program Wednesday, July 21. The event brought together 63 meeting industry

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Meetings Today LIVE! at Allegiant Stadium

Visit Omaha Taps Deborah Ward as New Executive Director

Visit Omaha has a new leader—one who’s a familiar face. The official tourism authority for the City of Omaha and Douglas County announced today that

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The Sun Rises Again in Los Angeles for Meetings and Events

Everyone loves a comeback story, and after fully reopening for groups on June 15, Los Angeles has a movie-grade script prepared.  First, the

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How Baltimore Hosted Its First Major Convention Since the Onset of COVID-19

“This is a proud city,” I heard someone say about Baltimore, during a media FAM hosted by Visit Baltimore and Destinations International (DI) ahead

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COVID-19 Didn’t Slow Columbus Down

The country’s 14th largest city developed innovative digital programming to enhance the return to in-person meetings. While meetings and

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Girl Code, Outspokenness and Awkward Moments

Season 2, Episode 7 Guest: Kate Patay, Chief Strategist, Patay Consulting How does our behavior either strengthen or undermine our credibility

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4 Trends for CVBs/DMOs Post-Pandemic—And What They Mean for Planners

CVB and destination marketing professionals both domestic and abroad descended on Baltimore in mid-July for Destinations International’s (DI) Annual

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Atlantic City’s Bold Renewal Plan for the Future

Emerging from the pandemic on sure footing, Atlantic City is aiming to stand apart in the group market with

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How to Prepare Your Meetings and Events Firm for an Uncertain Future

If there’s one thing that the last two years (and a close brush with COVID-19's economic impact) have taught meeting and event planners, it’s that

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Sourcing Hyper-Locally in NYC? This Brooklyn Chef Looks to the Skies

Raised on Long Island, Denevin Miranda’s passion for cooking 

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Transform Your Meetings and Events at Disney

When you partner with Disney for your meeting, you access best-in-class planners, industry-leading technology, world-class culinary experts and

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You Don’t Know Oxnard. It's One of California's Best-Kept Secrets.

Visit Oxnard invites travelers to rediscover Oxnard, California with a new campaign titled, “You Don’t Know Oxnard”. Nestled on the Central Coast,

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On Demand Webinar - Strategic Negotiating in the Post-Shutdown World

In this free one-hour webinar, Robyn Mietkiewicz, strategic partner for INNOV8 Meetings + Events, will help you navigate all of the pitfalls and

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5 Incentive Travel Trends to Watch

In 2020, the future of incentive travel was

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