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Rafat Ali and Brian Quinn: How to Make a Bad Conference Good

10 hours ago

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IEEE Makes a Difference in Jamaica

IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization, gathered in Jamaica inspiring the country’s next generation of tech professionals.

10 hours ago

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4 Strategies to Uncover Unique Meeting Venues & Locations

Bleisure travelers don’t want the same old travel experiences they see on social media; they want to be the first in their friend group to explore and adventure somewhere new. Here’s how meeting planners can organize professional gatherings that fulfill that dream.

11 hours ago

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Industry Associations Announce New Research, Events, Partnerships and Award Winners

Industry associations have been busy developing research, launching events, forming partnerships and recognizing current and future industry leaders.

14 hours ago

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Meet the Inspiring Leaders Speaking at Skift Meetings Forum 2024

Industry leaders heading up IMEX, Cvent, PCMA & CEMA, TED Conferences will deliver valuable insights at Skift Meetings’ flagship event in September.

5 days ago

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Attendee Preferences in Incentive Travel: 2024 Insights

5 days ago

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New Orleans Convention Center Headquarters Hotel in the Works

New Orleans is one step closer to getting a new headquarters hotel across the street from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Construction is slated to start on a new 1,000-room Omni next year. 

6 days ago

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The State of Destination Selection in 2024

Destination experts share their view from the frontline. We remain in a seller's market, demand remains strong, but there are plenty of challenges ahead.

6 days ago

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First-Timers Proliferate MPI’s World Education Congress

More than half of the 700 planners attending MPI’s World Education Congress in Louisville were first-timers, which coincides with the industry's trend of being flooded by newbies.

6 days ago

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5 Ways to Plan Life Sciences Events for the Tech-Driven Age

Life sciences events are more important than ever as face-to-face meetings return in force. Here’s how event planners can keep pace with rapid change in the industry, take advantage of accelerating tech innovation, and support the professionals tackling the top health challenges of the day.

1 week ago