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Nominations Now Open for 2019 Class of 40 Under 40
On-the-Road Fitness Tips from Celeb Trainer Jennifer Cohen
Vancouver Goes Green in 2019
Cindy Lo: Events Companies Should Charge for RFPs
How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices
Danielle Babilino Rocks Preopenings
20 New Hotels to Know in 2019
Samantha Brown: Hotel Hacks and Travel Tips for 2019
Instagram vs. Reality: Five Event-Planning Lessons to Learn From the Failed Fyre Festival
Winter Means Business in the Midwest
Trending now: Specialty Food Bars
Visalia, California, Is Making It Personal
Chicago Event Profs Talk Trends for 2019
5 Takeaways From PCMA Convening Leaders
Events Industry Adapts 1 Year After Marriott Commission Cuts
25 Things You Didn’t Know About Rhanee Palma
How SMM Managers Can Drive Better Results
5 Ways to Use Pantone’s Color of the Year, Living Coral, at Your Next Event
7 Trends Shaping Experiential Events
JoAnn Taie and Janel Fick Breathe New Life Into Management Company
F&B Trends: Smaller Portions, Global Flavors, Small-Batch Rum, Craft Sodas
How to Stop Overspending on Audiovisual for Events
19 Trends to Watch in 2019
Here’s Your Guide to Giving Back
The Mixer: Jennifer Hoff
Nominations Open for 15 Over 50
Four Tips for Planning a Memorable Last-Minute Holiday Party
Explore Chicago’s Urban Igloo
Christy Lamagna Mentors the Events Industry
25 Things to Know About Dave Weil, SmithBucklin
6 Helpful Apps Meeting Planners Should Download
Your 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Common Contract Mistakes
Jennifer Collins Writes the Book on Planning Events
How to Think Like a Startup
The Forward Thinker: Jenn Heinhold
10 Steps to Planning a Hybrid Meeting
4 Reasons Colorado Is Calling You
Miami CVB’s Barry Moskowitz Continues Looking Ahead
New Avenues INK Employs At-Risk Youth to Help Events
6 Venues to Host Patriotic Events
Meet Vancouver USA’s New Waterfront
Travel Portland Launches 6-Year Tourism Plan to Become DMMO
The Smooth Operator: Brian Rubin
5 Venues to Know Outside Downtown Atlanta
A Hand for Tipping
Independent Planners Find a Common Voice
Experiencing Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Streamline Your Event Communication With AI Chatbots
Why Events Should Experience Columbia, S.C.
Mike Carlucci, Clarion UX, Talks Halloween Expo Expansion
Discover Albany (N.Y.) Pushes Regional Collaboration for Success
Dishing With Andrew Zimmern
Is Your Head in the Cloud?
Sand Dialed In: Destin and South Walton, Florida
What Are the Consequences of Hotels and DMCs Consolidating?
Robyn Benincasa’s Amazing Race
Albany Capital Center Is a Fit for All Events
6 Ways to Celebrate National Boss’ Day
Wilmington, North Carolina, Recovers From Hurricane Florence
Human Trafficking 101: See Something, Say Something
New + Next: Washington D.C.
Dream Hotel CEO Jay Stein Talks Hospitality Trends
Vote for Your Favorite Meeting Venues in the Western U.S.
Toastmasters’ New Technology-Driven Learning Experience
Alex Michaels Returns Home to Lead Discover Lehigh Valley
The Mover and Shaker: Lori Jenks, Emerald Expositions
Favorite Meeting Venues in the Central U.S.
5 Apps to Keep You Productive and Organized
Jason Fulvi Takes Over as President and CEO at Visit KC
10 Reasons To Visit Arlington, Va.
Andy Core’s Top 5 Tips to Achieve More
Cameron Herold Touches on Common Meetings Mistakes
What If, You Changed One Thing?
Ask the Expert: Event Security 101
Puerto Rico: A Bright Forecast
The Stress Junkie: Cindy Sample Shares Her Tips for Success
Louisville Builds Around Convention Center Revamp
A First-Timer’s Takeaways From #ConnectMP
Body Language Confidential
The Future of Event Tech, According to Jim Spellos
5 Reasons to Bring Your Convention to Sioux Falls
Tarsus’ Operations Manager Tricia Barglof Thinks Big
Events DC Has Created a New Convention and Entertainment District
2018 40 Under 40: Class Acts
2018 40 Under 40: Matt K. Schechter
2018 40 Under 40: Diane E. Kovats
2018 40 Under 40: Olivia Weir
2018 40 Under 40: Richelle Wilkins
2018 40 Under 40: Meagan Rockett
2018 40 Under 40: Richard J. Kenney
2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes
2018 40 Under 40: Alison Jo McKeithen
2018 40 Under 40: Jennie L. S. Socha
2018 40 Under 40: Jonathan Foresythe
2018 40 Under 40: Katie Janoski
2018 40 Under 40: Pat Reilly
2018 40 Under 40: Laura Terrero
2018 40 Under 40: Kara Ferguson
2018 40 Under 40: Emily Hook
2018 40 Under 40: Becky LaHaie
2018 40 Under 40: Scott Riesterer
2018 40 Under 40: Sarah Mullins
2018 40 Under 40: Rebekah McWain
2018 40 Under 40: Morgan Miller
2018 40 Under 40: Melinda Borucki
2018 40 Under 40: Jennifer Soup
2018 40 Under 40: Jennifer Jones
2018 40 Under 40: Jeff Dougherty
2018 40 Under 40: Janet Ortiz Smith
2018 40 Under 40: Casi Maynard
2018 40 Under 40: Caitlin Hume
2018 40 Under 40: Anne Chen
2018 40 Under 40: Allison H. Carpenter
2018 40 Under 40: Amanda G. Voss
2018 40 Under 40: Addie Graham-Kramer
2018 40 Under 40: Christopher Young
2018 40 Under 40: Melissa Winfield Faber
2018 40 Under 40: Jacob Fabbri
2018 40 Under 40: Mary Thao
2018 40 Under 40: Becca Cohen
2018 40 Under 40: Lisa Ware
2018 40 Under 40: Meda L. Merritt
2018 40 Under 40: Amaia P. Stecker
2018 40 Under 40: Pedro Goes
Talent Management in the Millennial Era (and Beyond)
New York Plans for “Monumental” 2019
How to Negotiate AV Prices for Events
Get Away in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Resort Veteran Joe Velasquez Moves to Château Élan Winery & Resort
Have Event Profs Learned From the Las Vegas Tragedy?
New CVB President Barry E. White Sings Chattanooga’s Praises
Fall Fashion Trends for Men and Women Attendees
Top Reasons to Meet and Connect in Salt Lake City
Baton Rouge Overcomes Crises Through Strong Marketing
If Variety Were a Place, It Would be Birmingham
How to Develop a Learning Strategy That Creates Value
Las Vegas Welcomes Major Construction
Chris Savas Captures the Moments at Events
The Complete Guide to Park City, Utah
The Best of Salt Lake: Food
The Best of Salt Lake: Drinks
The Best of Salt Lake: Arts, Music & Culture
The Best of Salt Lake: Shopping
The Complete Guide to Salt Lake City, Home of Connect 2018
Concept3D Adds Depth to Exploring Convention Centers
ATL Airport District Rebranding Leads to Growth
Vote for Your Favorite Meeting Venues in the Central U.S.
A Taste of the Hottest Food Trends
A Guide to the Artificial Intelligence Galaxy
Give a Thumbs Up to Downtime
Times Square Doesn’t Stand Still for Leon Goldberg
Before 9 A.M. & After 5 P.M. in Oakland
How Michael Hyatt Slept More While Increasing Productivity
Peter Strebel Steps Up as New President of Omni Hotels
Brad Dean Is Homeward Bound as CEO of New Puerto Rico DMO
Q&A With the Founders of Event Tech Tribe
Your Favorite Meeting Venues in the South
#MeToo Movement Has a Huge Impact on Events
Hot Technologies 2018
Paul Somogyi on Retirement, His James Bond Quality and What’s Next
Visit Britain Targets International Groups
Why Global Meetings Industry Day Is Important
Agent Inc. Aims to Protect Models in the Fashion and Events Industries
8 Ideas to Pump Up Your Team
5 Networking Apps to Expand Your Professional Circle
Diversity Remains a Challenge for Events
Nominations Open for 2018 40 Under 40
Key West Hotelier Honored for Hurricane Recovery Efforts
What’s Old Is New Again in Scotland
Banquets and Catering: An Insider’s Approach to Food and Beverage
San Jose: Big Ideas Are Born Here
Visit U.S. Coalition Tackles Dip in International Travel to U.S.
Travel Portland’s James Jessie Keeps It Weird
Visit Tampa Bay Sponsors Youth Hospitality Career Fair
Study: Attendees Are Looking for More Fun
25 Things You Didn’t Know About… Suzanne Scully Hackman
Vote for the Best Meetings Venues in the South
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Experiences a Renaissance
Five Star Cravings at the Oscars’ Governors Ball
7 New Hotel Openings and Renovations on the East Coast
7 Wellness Apps for a Healthier You
Takeaways from Connect Diversity 2018
8 Event Tech Trends for 2018
Here Are Your Favorite Venues in the East
Dealing With Difficult People
Before 9 A.M. & After 5 P.M. in Oakland
Kindra Fry Takes the Reins as President and CEO of Bryan-College Station CVB
AV Advice from the Experts
Chef Mike Molloy Comes Full Circle at Don Cesar
5 Key Trends Facing Associations, According to SmithBucklin
Marriott Cuts Third-Party Commissions, Faces Criticism
Four Day Weekend Hits High Notes Saying “Yes And”
5 Gadgets From CES 2018 That Will Elevate Your Events
Valley Forge CVB New Meeting Planner Box Is Rock Solid
A Preview of the Las Vegas Convention Center Expansion
Behind the Scenes of the Thrilling C2 Conference
Milton Segarra Moves from Puerto Rico to Mississippi Gulf Coast
What Are the Best Events Venues in the East?
18 Trends to Watch in 2018
How To
4 Tips for Modernizing Meetings in 2019
How to Stop Overspending on Audiovisual for Events
How Planners Should Take Advantage of Review Sites
How to Snack Smart at Meetings
How to Use Themes to Create a Memorable Experience
How to Remove Clutter to Keep Attendees’ Attention
How to Be an Effective Leader in the Trump Era
How to Create Your Own Chatbot
How to Get the Most Out of a 20-Minute Workout
How to Engage the Power of Informal Networks
5 Ways to Maximize ROI at Trade Shows
How to Replace a Keynote at the Last Minute
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
How to Use Songwriting in Teambuilding
How to Host a Step Challenge During a Conference
How to Build International Relationships
How to Reach Generation Z on Social Media
7 Essential Elements Every Event App Should Include
How to Pitch Ideas to Your Boss
How to Use Design Thinking to Get Your Event Out of a Rut
How to Turn Your Smartphone Into an In-Flight Computer
How to Understand and Use VR and AR
What Are Backup Styles and How to Avoid Them
How to Do Projection Mapping on a Budget
How Disruptive Innovation Is Changing the World
How to Revalidate Your Event
How to Pursue Your Passion
How to Reduce Costs Without Sacrificing AV
How to Shift from Being a Task Manager to a Strategic Planner
How to Say No Like a Pro
How to Liven Up a Panel Discussion
How to Engage Attendees Before, During and After Your Event
5 Tips for Avoiding Burnout
3 Ways to Use Virtual Reality for Immersive Events
How to Create a Snapchat Geofilter
The Ultimate Site Visit Checklist
4 Tips for Negotiating Contracts Like a Boss
How to Craft the Perfect BEO
How to Annoy Your Vendors
5 Tips for Protecting Yourself From Cyberattacks
5 Tips for Dating Your AV Team
5 Ways to Facilitate Active Learning
6 Tips for Working With Logistics Vendors
How to Craft a Strategic Email Campaign
What You Need to Know About Content Marketing
How to Get Better Event Photography
7 Tips for Creating a Successful Hybrid Event
5 Marketing Conversations to Have With Your Audience
How to Make Your Event Stand Out on Instagram
5 Ways to Incorporate Pop Culture Trends Into Events
Two Keys to Collaborating With Lighting Pros
How to Compare AV Quotes
3 Ways to Blend Offline and Online Interaction
6 Steps to a Post-Event Debrief
3 Ways Event Managers Can Fight Human Trafficking
How to Improve Your Leadership Skills in Five Minutes
How to Prevent the Afternoon Slump at Meetings
How to Plan for a Multilingual Event
How to Prepare Event Staff for an Armed Attack
10 Tips for Creating Educational Programs for International Audiences
How to Cultivate a Team of Social Influencers
3 Easy Ways to Accommodate Dietary Restrictions at Events
5 Qualities to Look for in an Outsourced Planning Partner
How to Attend an Event as an Event Planner
9 Pack Hacks for Transporting Meeting Materials
6 Clever Ways to Work Smarter
Mandalay Bay’s F&B Director on How to Pair Beer and Food
4 Ways to Use Downtime Wisely
Top 10 FAQs from Audiovisual Company PSAV
How to Make the Most of Show Floor Traffic
How to Work With Celebrity Chefs
The Do’s and Don’ts of FAMs
How to Host a Live Cooking Demo at Your Event
How to Break Down Dietary Restrictions
6 Steps to Plan Events for Deaf Attendees
4 Steps to Mastering a Wi-Fi Site Inspection
How to Quit Your Job Gracefully
How to Keep Communication Flowing During a Crisis
How To Think Like a Hotel Revenue Manager
How Meeting Planners Can Facilitate Networking
How to Use Google+ Hangouts on Air
4 Things You Didn’t Know a CVB Could Do
How to Use Social Media to Attract Diverse Groups
7 Ways to Become a Meetings Industry Advocate
How to Track Event Hashtags
How to Use Crowdshaping
5 Steps to a Greener Meeting
4 New Ideas for Sponsorships
How to Fend Off Airbnb to Fill Room Blocks
Formatting Evolution: What You Need to Know
How To Wash Your Hands
How to Prevent Hotel Rate Piracy
How to Become an Industry Thought Leader
How to Find Perfect Sponsors
The New Rules of Office Romance
Be Your Own Boss
How to Leverage PR to Grow Your Event
5 Ways to Set the Tone With Music
7 Ways to Use Food as Decor
How to Add Dimension to Events
7 Ways to Stay Organized With Evernote
5 New Rules for Surveying Attendees
10 Steps to Build an Online Community
5 Ways to Maximize ROI
3 Ways to Make Marketing Automation Work for You
Event Planning Basics: 7 Steps to Successful Conflict Negotiation
5 Tips for Securing Celebrity Speakers
How to Live-Blog a Conference
5 Questions to Ask When Booking a Non-Professional Event Speaker
How to Diversify Event Speakers
Market Your Event with Content
6 Tips to Plan Introvert-Friendly Events
7 Steps to Get Your Event Wi-Fi Ready
How to Leverage Technology to Gather and Use Attendee Data
Refocus the Staff Meeting
How to Start a Blog
Keep Conference Crashers Out
Use Food as Fuel for Conference Meals and Breaks
How to Get a Job in a Competitive Market
Why Every Meeting Needs a Master Plan
How to Manage Your Business From the Cloud
5 Ways to Keep Food Costs Down
Engage Your Attendees With Smart F&B
Create a Social Media Policy
Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Brand
Event Planning Tips: Learning to Delegate
How to Piggyback to Save Money at Events
How to Increase Smartphone User Engagement
Event Marketing: How to Work With a CVB
Hidden AV Costs: 4 Places They Hide
How to Skip the Lines at Airport Security
Score an Event Speaker in Your Budget
How to Record Your Event
Event Speakers: How to Set Up a Panel Session
Event Marketing: Help Potential Attendees Make the Case for Your Event
Event Branding: 6 Steps to a Comprehensive Style Guide
How to Work With an Event Producer
4 Tips for Planning Wellness Activities at Conferences
When to Cancel Your Event in the Risk of a Disaster
Event Marketing: Creating a Successful Public Relations Campaign
Tips to Plan a Budget Conference Menu
How to Revive the Boring Awards Ceremony
Tips to Help Plan a Budget Bar at an Event
Preparing for a Medical Emergency
How to Quit Your Job. Really.
4 Email Marketing Tips for Event Planners
Online Event Registration: Why You Need It and How to Implement It
10 Tips to Plan More Productive Meetings and Events
How to Go Local at Meetings and Events
Networking Tips: How to Make Yourself Approachable
4 Tips to Manage Media Coverage
Choosing the Best Speaker
How to Negotiate a Convention Center Contract
11 Steps to Plan a Hybrid Meeting
Wine Tastings: Create Teambuilding with Buzz
Time Management: Staying on Track During Event Planning
Event Planning: How to Outsmart the Competition to Land a Job or Client
Meeting Design: How to Match Room Setup to Content
Become a Better Leader
Event Design: Why Visual Dynamics Matter
Event Safety: Avoiding Issues with the Fire Marshal
Event Planning: 4 Surprise Challenges, 4 Solutions
The Keys to Managing Group Transportation
AV and F&B: What to Do When They Compete for Space at Events
Site Selection: 7 Key Tips for Finding the Right Destination and Venue
5 Steps to Increase Meeting Attendee Retention
How to Plan an All-Inclusive Meeting
Event Planning: How to Know When You Need a Third-Party Provider
Improve Your Presentation Skills
Places
City Spotlight: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Chattanooga Wants You to Choo On This
Houston Is Heating Up
Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula is Wide Open
Conquer Greater Ontario’s Vast Options
Oakland, California, Is a True Renaissance Town
San Antonio, Texas, Celebrates Its 300th Anniversary
Escape to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Reno Redefined by New Development
Indianapolis Races to the Top
Savannah, Georgia’s Continued Southern Charm
Columbus Flexes Its Strengths
Brush Up on Group Options in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Visit Macon (Georgia) Fine Tunes Its Messaging
City Spotlight: Fayetteville, N.C.
Boston Digs in With Burgeoning Seaport District
Brisbane Thrives on the River
Marriott Marquis Chicago Joins the Skyline
It’s a New Era in Aurora, Colorado
Tampa Is Just What the Doctors Ordered
Sacramento Rebounds Around Kings’ Arena
Aruba: One Happy Island
Meetings Made in Maine: Portland Edition
Reasons to Fall in Love With Montreal
How To Feel Like Royalty in Ireland
5 Ways to Experience Downtown Los Angeles
Orlando World Center Marriott: The Ultimate Family-Friendly Events Venue
5 New Ways to Fall in Love With Philadelphia
4 Questions With Eric Walters, GM of Hilton Portland
5 Colleges With A-Plus Events Facilities
The American Hotel in Atlanta Merges Past With Present
New York Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge Hits a Sweet Spot
Why Quebec Is a Hot Destination in Winter
5 Things to Know About Wisconsin’s Destination Kohler
3 Ways to Experience the Gulf of Mexico
Newport Beach Is Quintessentially Cali
Capital Gains in Washington, D.C.
Grand at Moon Palace Cancun Makes a Grand Entrance
Why Is Boise a Booming Market?
Then and Now: Chicago’s Talbott Hotel
Next Time, Why Not Rent a Private Island?
Cartagena, Colombia Evolves Into a Top Destination
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Ups the Ante
3 Ways to Plan an Event at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo
Luxury Hotel The Westin Jackson is Officially Open
6 Reasons to Meet in Wisconsin Dells (That Aren’t Waterparks)
New Element Huntsville Targets Multigenerational Groups
How Avenida Houston is Sparking a Revolution
All the Details on Five New Luxury Hotels Coming to Frisco, Texas
What It’s Like Planning Events in Alaska
City Spotlight: Tucson, Arizona
What to Expect in Dana Point, California
5 New Resorts Heating Up in Mexico
City Spotlight: Buffalo, New York
Minneapolis Has Meetings Mojo
Atlantic City Goes After Industry Meetings
The View From Perdido Beach Resort
How Ottawa Is Gearing Up for Canada’s 150th Birthday
Salt Lake City, Is That You?
Albany Capital Center Debuts in Upstate New York
Walnut Creek’s Scott Slocum on Launching a New CVB
4 Things to Consider Before Meeting in Canada
3 Spots to Visit on Mesa’s New Fresh Foodie Trail
5 Must-Try Sweets in the Northeast
6 Reasons We Love Huntington Beach This Year
6 Canadian Convention Centers Worth Checking Out
3 Affordable New England Cities for Meetings
Cathy Macdonald Talks Meetings in Banff, Alberta
City Spotlight: San Antonio
Teepee Time at Westgate River Ranch Resort
Shift Gears in Green Bay at The Automobile Gallery
What’s New in New Orleans?
How Sioux City Lured the Iowa ABI Conference Back
A Preview of Gaylord Rockies, By the Numbers
Inside The Westin Nashville, Now Open
6 New Reasons to Meet Near Gulf Shores, Alabama
How to Incorporate Fashion Into a Meeting
Actor Josh Duhamel Gives North Dakota Tourism a Boost
4 Surprising Arguments for Meeting in Winston-Salem
3 Surprising Spaces in Westchester County
New + Next: The Palm Beaches
3 Reasons Associations are Flocking to Wichita
Visit National Harbor Opens for Business
Associations Hit It Big at Gaming Properties
Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel & Conference Center Opens
Hilton Cleveland: Ready for the RNC
3 Casino Resorts Betting on Meetings
3 Must-Dos for Meetings in Memphis, Tennessee
Spotlight on Seattle: Seeing Green
Turning Stone Resort Casino: The Gem of Central New York
South Point Hotel: We Make It Easy!
Opal Sands Resort: A New Meeting Option in Clearwater Beach
Sneak Peek: Brooklyn’s The William Vale
Moxy Sets Up Shop in New Orleans
5 Ways to Explore Mobile, Alabama’s GulfQuest Museum
At Long Last, Watergate Hotel Is Back
LGBT Cities: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LGBT Cities: Columbus, Ohio
LGBT Cities: Austin, Texas
LGBT Cities: Richmond, Virginia
LGBT Cities: Daytona Beach, Florida
LGBT Cities: Palm Springs, California
San Francisco Has an Air of Creativity
A Fine Time in Irvine
What’s New and Upcoming at Aria Resort & Casino
San Jose Marriott Readies for Super Bowl 50
Hilton West Palm Beach Is Now Open
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Celebrates 100 Years
Site Visit: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Sneak Peek: The Westin Denver Airport
Site Visit: San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk
Site Visit: Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Site Visit: Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
Site Visit: Chicago’s The Gwen
Site Visit: Hotel RL Baltimore
Site Visit: Knibbe Ranch
Site Visit: Perdido Beach Resort
Site Visit: Waldorf Astoria New York
Site Visit: Lake Arrowhead Resort
Site Visit: Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree
Site Visit: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Site Visit: Kalahari Resort Pocono Mountains
Site Visit: Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center
Site Visit: The Westin Lake Las Vegas
Site Visit: Andaz San Diego
Site Visit: Embassy Suites Chicago Naperville
Site Visit: The Westin Jekyll Island
Site Visit: Hotel Van Zandt
Site Visit: Waterfront Conference Center
Site Visit: Hotel Vintage Portland
Site Visit: Hilton Anatole
Lexington On a Blue Streak
Site Visit: Hotel Vandivort
Site Visit: Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Little Rock Rising
Site Visit: Big Cypress Lodge
Site Visit: Sheraton Puerto Rico
Site Visit: Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Site Visit: Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons
Site Visit: Sheraton Carlsbad Resort
Site Visit: Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Site Visit: Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Site Visit: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Site Visit: Mission Point Resort
Site Visit: Epworth By The Sea
Site Visit: Westgate River Ranch
On the Horizon: Oklahoma City
Site Visit: I-Drive 360
Site Visit: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Site Visit: Martha Washington Hotel
Site Visit: Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa
Site Visit: 21c Museum Hotel Durham
Detroit Is Back in Business
Site Visit: The Westin La Paloma
Site Visit: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country
Site Visit: The Embassy Row Hotel
Site Visit: Southbank Riverwalk
Site Visit: JW Marriott Austin
Site Visit: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach
Baltimore’s New Experiential Program
Helena is the Best of Big Sky Country
Spokane Convention Center
Loews Chicago Hotel
Wyndham Grand Jupiter
Le Meridien New Orleans
The Knickerbocker
Wilmington, N.C.: A Setting That Will Take Your Breath Away
Now Open: Renaissance Dallas Hotel
The Shores Resort & Spa
The Metropolitan at the 9
Now Open: JW Marriott Houston Downtown
La Quinta Resort & Club
Site Visit: Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
Site Visit: The Crawford Hotel
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Site Visit: Virgin Hotels Chicago
Site Visit: Thompson Miami Beach
City Spotlight: Jacksonville, Florida
City Spotlight: Savannah, Georgia
City Spotlight: Gulf Coast, Mississippi
City Spotlight: Athens, Georgia
City Spotlight: Montgomery, Alabama
City Spotlight: Greensboro, North Carolina
Midwest Regional Guide
City Spotlight | Dallas
Site Visit | Keep Memory Alive Center
Site Visit | Fairmont Pittsburgh
Now Open | Motif Seattle
Now Open | Bayview Plaza
City Spotlight | Mobile Bay
Site Visit | Danville Bed & Breakfast
Site Visit: Marriott Louisville East
Site Visit | National Harbor
Site Visit | Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Now Open | National Center for Civil and Human Rights
City Spotlight | Tallahassee
City Spotlight | Miami
City Spotlight | Sarasota
City Spotlight | Paradise Coast
City Spotlight | Ocala
Blogs
The Planner’s Takeaways from MPI
What People Should Know About Puerto Rico
3 Things That Surprised Me in Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Things I Got Wrong About New York City
Diaries of a Las Vegas Virgin
7 Must-Have Items from the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale
4 Trends We Ate up from Sweets and Snacks Expo
5 Things I Got Wrong About Indianapolis
3 Delightful Days at Marriott Cancun Collection
4 Tips for Maintaining Your Healthy Lifestyle on the Road
3 Things Event Profs Can Learn From Fairs
7 Steps to a (Nearly) Foolproof Awards Envelope System
3 Reasons We Loved the First-Ever Creativation Conference
A Dining Experience to Remember
4 Tips for Smarter New Year’s Resolutions
How to Overcome the Dark Side of Technology
3 Leadership Nuggets From Chicago Ideas Week
Repeatable Wow Moments From My Marriott CRN Site Visit
Are You Harnessing the Power of Big Data at Your Events?
Trendspotting at DMAI’s 2016 Annual Conference
Straight Out of a Storybook: Salamander Resort & Spa
The Planner On… Balancing the Pie of Life
3 Tech Startups From Collision to Partner With Now
4 Lessons From Connect California
5 Tips for Launching a First-Time Event
An Insider’s Guide to Washington, D.C.
The Perfect Meeting Planner Pants
I Want Candy!
7 Reasons Planners Won’t Want to Leave Portland, Oregon
3 New Ideas for Connect Marketplace 2016
Meetings and Incentives—the Real Stars of the 2016 Oscars?
8 Words Heard: European Meetings & Events Conference 2016
3 Lessons for Event Planners From Broadway’s “Hamilton”
10 Words to Avoid in 2016
3 Reasons Why Planners Should Buy an Apple Watch
The View From The Economist’s World in 2016 Breakfast
What Roles Would “Star Wars” Characters Have in Meetings?
What’s a Trend Worth?
Paris, Je T’aime
9 Important Negotiation Steps
Is Tipping Discriminatory and Outdated? Danny Meyer Says So.
Field Report: IMEX America, Where Business Is Personal
4 Uncommon Places to Meet in Green Bay
Beer City USA: The Best 10 Pounds I’ve Ever Gained
X Proud: Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation
What Meeting Professionals Can Learn From “The Intern” Movie
Inside the First-Ever Amazon Inventions Tour
Philadelphia Hosts the Pope and the World
Step Up
Inside SpinCon
Here’s What You Missed in ConnecTech
Superstar Volunteers
Going Rogue
A New Breed of Meeting Professionals
What It’s (Really) Like to be a Conference Volunteer
4 Things I Learned About Greenville, S.C.
Caitlyn Jenner and the Meetings Industry
Come Fly With Me
Go Ahead: Tell Your Mother What You Do
3 Ideas for Event Tech
Reshuffle Your Agenda Now
The Multicultural Milieu of IMEX, Part 2: Discovering Cuba
Power to the People
The Multicultural Milieu of IMEX, Part 1: Manchester, England
DeskHub: A Workspace Solution for Planners?
The Planner on Hosting Locavore Events
Comeback Cities
How the Pittsburgh Convention Center Does Green
Full Steam Ahead at Clean Show 2015
Planners Wield Green Power
Inside Dish: Chocolate Tours of Scottsdale
Mail of the Future From Meet Puerto Rico
8 Tweets Proving Olivia Wilde Should Be An Event Planner
3 Key Takeaways from the ASAE Great Ideas Conference 2015
3 New Things We Learned Today
9 Signs Cupid Was a Meeting Planner
The Stuff No One Talks About
The Planner on Rising Food Costs
Lake Erie Shores & Island’s Winning Art Piece
What Planners Want From CVBs
What Really Happens Inside Marriott’s New Virtual Travel Teleporter
Learning to Multitask in the Digital Age
Finding Foodie Inspiration
Getting Creative With F&B
The Cost of Customer Service
Higher Budgets Mean Higher Expectations
What Can Gamification Do For You?
4 Lessons Learned at the ASAE Great Ideas Conference
Meetings Industry Advocacy: Why You Should Be Involved
Binder Be Gone: Best Event Planning Apps
The Future of Client Relationships: H2H
Acts of Kindness Emerge in a Chaotic Commute
Push the Value of Meetings
Meet the New Online Connect Magazine
Videos
Site Visit: The William Vale, Brooklyn
Connect 2017 Highlights
This Just Happened: July 10-16
This Just Happened: June 26-30
Inside the American Marketing Association Rebrand
This Just Happened: June 12-16
Spotlight on W Seattle Sound Suite
This Just Happened: May 29-June 2
This Just Happened: May 22-26
This Just Happened: May 15-19
How Virtual Reality Advances Storytelling
Artists of Assembly: 2017 40 Under 40
This Just Happened: May 1-5
This Just Happened: April 24-28
This Just Happened: April 17-21
This Just Happened: April 10-14
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This Just Happened: March 27-31
This Just Happened: March 20-24
Hyatt Regency Maui’s Exec Chef on Going Local
This Just Happened, March 13-17
This Just Happened, March 6-10
Insider Series | Timo Kiuru on Experiential Event Marketing
Video Recap | Connect Marketplace 2016
Insider Series | Creating a User-Friendly Conference Website
The Next List: 2016 40 Under 40 Video
Get Creative and Train Yourself to Imagine
Winter 2016 | The i Issue Preview
Destination Focus | Emerald Coast, Florida
INSIDER SERIES | Being a Meetings Industry Advocate
Video Recap: Connect Marketplace 2015
Group Dynamics: 40 Under 40 Video
INSIDER SERIES: How to Combat Suitcasing
Meetings Imagined by Marriott
INSIDER SERIES: 3 Ways Meetings Should Change
Issue Video | May/June 2015
INSIDER SERIES: Pros and Cons of Social Media at Events
INSIDER SERIES: When Dietary Restrictions Won’t Quit
What Is Connect Marketplace?
Destination Focus: Dunwoody, Georgia
March Meetings Madness Bracket
INSIDER SERIES | Social & Sustainable Meetings
INSIDER SERIES | How To Steer Out of a Social Media Shipwreck
INSIDER SERIES | The Future of Meetings
INSIDER SERIES | Flashpoint
INSIDER SERIES | Jim Spellos, Meeting U.
INSIDER SERIES | Cynthia Graddy, National Dental Association
INSIDER SERIES | Denise McFarlin, American Theological Library Association
INSIDER SERIES | Bev Egidi, Wedding Market Expo
INSIDER SERIES | Crystal Washington, CWM Enterprises
INSIDER SERIES | Kevin Dockter, AMATYC
INSIDER SERIES | Selvis Morales, International Society for Stem Cell Research
Virgin’s New Video Tries to Show You Why You’ll Love Its Hotels
INSIDER SERIES | Linda Smith, Wedding Market Expo
INSIDER SERIES | Selva Rajah, Education Funding Company
INSIDER SERIES | Paula Rigling, Meeting Planning Professionals
INSIDER SERIES | Sam Bhandarkar, American Culinary Federation
INSIDER SERIES | Getting to Know Your Attendees
INSIDER SERIES | How Technology Is Changing Events
INSIDER SERIES | Dahlia El Gazzar, The Meeting Pool
INSIDER SERIES | Monica Pea, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
INSIDER SERIES | Linda Mansouria, California Separation Science Society
INSIDER SERIES | Teresa Alfaro, Volunteers of America
INSIDER SERIES | Vanora Legaux, Association of Black Storytellers
INSIDER SERIES | Martha Ehrenfeld, Federation of Gay Games
INSIDER SERIES | Jessica Moy, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
INSIDER SERIES | Antonio Camacho, Association of Mexican American Educators
INSIDER SERIES | Tracy Orpin, International Association of Administrative Professionals
INSIDER SERIES | Van Strickland, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
INSIDER SERIES | Tricia Fechter, College Student Educators International
INSIDER SERIES | Monique Gaskins, NAAIA
INSIDER SERIES | Jamaal Bailey, Thurgood Marshall College Fund
INSIDER SERIES | Carmen Carter, Diversity on Demand
INSIDER SERIES | Dr. Lemuel Berry Jr., National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies
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INSIDER SERIES | Patricia Johnson, Opera America
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INSIDER SERIES | Crystal Porter, American Institute of CPAs
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MPI Airs National Commercial
The New Online Connect Is Here
Collinson TV | Michael Owen, EventGenuity
Collinson TV | Katherine Manfredi, Conference Partners Inc.
Collinson TV | Jim Spellos, Meeting U
This Is Connect Marketplace
Collinson TV | Karyn Nishimura Sneath, Npower
Collinson TV | Lisa Calhoun, Write2Market
Collinson TV | Molly Hackett’s Fight to End Human Trafficking
Collinson TV | Crystal Washington, Social Media Expert
Galleries
4 Must-See Event Snapshots
Snapshots From Luxury Wedding Business Summit Engage16
Snapshots From NRA 2016
7 Cultural Venues and Museums in Central Massachusetts Your Conference Attendees Will Love!
Creative Moments at How Design Live 2016 in Atlanta
8 Event Scenes You’ll Wish You Were the Brains Behind
Scenes from Destination Nashville’s “Edison to LED” Event
3 Event Production Companies With an Eye For Design
War-Torn Countries Emerge for Meetings: Then & Now
Best Friends Animal Society Conference
Renovation: The Campbell House, Lexington, KY
Lubbock, Texas
March Meetings Madness
Get Low: The Coolest Underground Venues
Beaumont, Texas
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Spin Cities: Do You Know These Ferris Wheels?
20 Catering Ideas to Steal
Where to Plan Now | North America
Face to Face | GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference
6 New Ideas for Food Stations
3 Creative Breakout Ideas
Fresh Ideas for a New Coffee Break
6 Planner Travel Essentials
National BBQ Association Conference and Trade Show
2014 Connect 40 Under 40: In Their Own Words
5 Must-Have Wearable Tech Gadgets
2014 Diversity Summit
2013 Connect Marketplace
Customize Your Swag
News
American Alliance of Museums Combines Annual Meeting With D.C.’s Museum Week
CIC Updates Industry Glossary for CMP Exam
Penn State’s Thon Event Raises $9.77 Million
Zika Virus Gives Meeting Planners Some Pause
Hilton Tries to Entice Planners to Book Early
Commercial Flights to Cuba Approved
Marriott to Buy Starwood in Blockbuster Deal
Meetings Go Forward in Baltimore
U.S. Travel Association Blasts Airlines Over Open Skies
Tool You Should Know: Meerkat
Indiana Loses First Event Over New Law and More Could Follow [UPDATE]
Starwood Making News With Moves
Marriott Exec Eyes Run at Congress
Expedia Mergers Shake Up Online Travel Industry
Santa Clara Convention Center Battle
Netherlands Not High on D.C. Comparison
Should Planners Be Pumped About Cheap Gas Prices?
U.S. Travel Chief Touts Industry’s “Dynamism”
Philadelphia to Host 2016 Democratic Convention
Despite the Snow, the Shows Go on in Boston
Planning With Powerball
Should Planners Be Pumped About Cheap Gas Prices?
Hotel Rates Rise as Supply Fails to Meet Demand
The Future of Free Hotel Wi-Fi
Detroit Turns to Meetings as City Officially Emerges from Bankruptcy
Police Investigate Attack on “Furry” Conference
U.S. Travel Association: Expect Holiday Headaches Year-Round
Midterm Election Results Could Bode Well for Travel Industry
Business as Usual for Meetings and Events Despite Ebola Fears
Chicago Tops List as No. 1 Meetings Destination
Marriott to Pay $600,000 Wi-Fi Jamming Fine
The Flashpoint: Act of Sabotage Causes Major Flight Delays
U.S. Leads the Pack in Fodor’s Annual Best Hotels List
The Flashpoint: Hurricane Odile Damages Airport, Hotels in Mexico
Westin Washington Completes $17 Million Upgrade
Hyatt Regency La Jolla Completes Renovation
$38 Million Expansion Begins on Boise Centre
Site Ranks Top Hotels for Wi-Fi
Four Seasons Gets Crafty with Local Beers
Universal Orlando to Add Fifth Hotel to Resort in 2016
4 Ways the HD Expo Changed This Year
As Casinos Close, Atlantic City Rolls the Dice on Meetings
Largest-Ever Connect Marketplace Features Three-in-One Format, Ice Bucket Challenges
4 Observations from WEC 2014
Atlanta Sees a $70 Million Upgrade to Westin Peachtree Plaza
Seaport Boston Hotel Open Following Renovations
Springfield’s Convention Center Receives First Renovation Since 1978
Hilton Minneapolis Guest Rooms Get an Update
Harrah’s Southern California Resort Opens New Tower
Delta Flight Museum Opens in Atlanta
CIC and Social Tables Partner on Planning App
Connect Named Finalist for Magazine of the Year
Why Cleveland?
The Flashpoint: Fort Worth Wants New Convention Center Arena
The Flashpoint: Portland Airport, Triple Creek Ranch Among the World’s Best
The Flashpoint: Portland Might Finally Get Its Convention Center Hotel
Baltimore Reinvents the Wheel to Clean Harbor
Mobile Bay Hosts First U.S. World Leisure Congress
The Flashpoint: Meet AC Hires First CEO
The Flashpoint (June 9 Edition)
Major Convention Hotels Springing Up Nationwide
Westin Orlando’s Lotus Ballroom Ready for Events
San Diego Hyatt Completes Phase Two Renovations
In the News | Hyatt Regency Dallas Opens Renovated Landmark Ballroom
Ticketleap Launches Selfie-Based Ticket System
The Flashpoint (June 2 Edition)
New Developments in Fighting Human Trafficking at Events
The Flashpoint (May 28 Edition)
The Flashpoint (May 19 Edition)
The Flashpoint (May 12 Edition)
The Flashpoint (April 29 Edition)
Teambuilding Company Partners with Hyatt to Build Dog Houses
MPI Alters Plans for CMM Changes
The Flashpoint (April 7 Edition)
San Diego Marriott Opens Rooftop Event Space
How to Get the Food Right at a Foodie Event
The Flashpoint (March 24 Edition)
The Flashpoint (March 17 Edition)
Indy Tops the List of Best Convention Cities
The Flashpoint (March 10 Edition)
Meeting Planning Named Fifth Most Stressful Job
The Flashpoint (March 3 Edition)
54 Planners First to Receive CMP-Healthcare Certification
DFW Airport Gets Creative with New Group Zone
The Flashpoint (February 24 Edition)
The Flashpoint (February 17 Edition)
The Flashpoint (February 10 Edition)
The Flashpoint (February 3 Edition)
4 Event Trends You’ll See in 2014
Magazines
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Fall 2017: The Very Serious Issue
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November/December 2015 The F&B Issue
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