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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Difference Luxury Makes for Meetings
Opulent surroundings and exquisite cuisine are just the beginning, meeting planners.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Outdoor Entertainment: Rendezvous at The Park
New outdoor entertainment and dining district will offer an alfresco respite.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meeting Specs: Get Value From Your Venue
Suggestions on how to spec out your meetings. For one thing, nail down your needs early, not late.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Great Expecations: Keep Your Attendees’ Attention
You’ve got them in the door; now it’s time to keep them tuned in. Here are a few…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
To Attract Feds to Events, Conferences Are Becoming Luncheons
Federal conferences are becoming a tougher sell these days, and that’s led to more concise, tightly focused meeting…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: The Start Menu Is Back, Windows Users
Microsoft's announcement of a new version of Windows isn't a big surprise, but its name—Windows 10, skipping version…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Give Those After-Hours Events a Boost
If attendance at your chamber’s business after-hours events is lagging, try these tips to add some faces to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Meeting of the Minds Heads to Detroit
The American city that has become a poster child for urban decline will be the backdrop as some…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Careful Building That Custom AMS
An association management system maker who designed a custom AMS before getting into the biz explains the pitfalls…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Tradeshow Icon: Remembering CEA’s Jack Wayman
Wayman, who died earlier this month at the age of 92, was the person who did the most…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Goodbyes Are Hard: How to End a Conversation on the Tradeshow Floor
A lot of talk around meetings and conferences is how to start and engage in conversations with attendees,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: The Americana Music Association’s Big Performance
For a lesson on how to juggle an annual conference alongside dozens upon dozens of performances, and keep…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Experiential Learning: Another Meetings Must
Your attendees don’t just want to sit back and watch speakers present. They want to be part of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: A Healthy Host for a Holistic Association
When picking your host city, it's best to take a holistic approach, which is why a holistic medical…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
We Remember: Organizers Expect 40 Million to Join 9/11 Day of Service
In the five years since it became a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance, 9/11 Day…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Take Your Passport Mobile
U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilots a new app designed to make retiring to the States a little…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Stroke of Genius: Adding Local Art to Meeting Places and Spaces
Convention centers and hotels are commissioning original art for their spaces, not only as a way to highlight…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: An Iconic Global Tech Event Turns 90
An technology industry event rich in history begins in Berlin.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How a Political Science Conference Avoided a Flame-Out
A series of early-morning fires at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park hotel threatened to burn the American Political…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Commuting to Events: Get a Room Even If Your House Is Nearby
The conference may be in town, but one association management pro advises against commuting to the event. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Keep the Block Party Moving
Tips on encouraging attendees to stay in the block when booking hotel rooms. Plus: how to turn data…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Knee Defender: When Airplane Arguments Get Ugly
Flying isn’t always fun, but a little tact—and the avoidance of a tool called the Knee Defender—could ensure…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Success on a Stick: Lessons From the State Fair
Think your association can’t apply anything from a state fair to its upcoming meetings? Think again. Traditional fair…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: A Victory For Independent Bookstores
Indie booksellers take center state at the Library of Congress National Book Festival. Plus: Environmental journalists head to…
