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Unseen Heroes: Share Your Inspiring Event Stories

Meeting and event planners are the unseen heroes behind every successful gathering, transforming visions into reality with their creativity, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Now, it's your time to shine. We're calling on event professionals everywhere to share their most inspiring stories.

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From Sneaking Seats to Corporate Treats

Sports stadiums and arenas are increasingly tapping into the corporate event market. In fact, at the recent IMEX America, nine major league teams held a press conference to let the attendees aware of their new initiative to introduce their venues to the corporate market.

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The Rise of Hacking and How to Fight Back

Credit card hacking is a frustrating and scary experience for all victims, but especially for meeting and event planners who often must pay for goods and services with a credit card. It's important to understand why it's happening so frequently.

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Free Is a Four-Letter Word

In the heart of Rome, the Trevi Fountain, a marvel of Baroque architecture, has long been a symbol of free, accessible beauty. However, a proposal to charge a fee for visiting the iconic site signals a growing trend that's making it increasingly challenging for meeting and incentive planners to incorporate free travel experiences into their programs.

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Devil or Angel: How Social Responsibility Impacts Meeting Destinations

While location, cost, and amenities undoubtedly remain paramount in the minds of meeting planners, the tide is slowly turning. A company or destination's commitment to social responsibility is increasingly becoming a powerful differentiator in the competitive landscape of event hosting.

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Going for the Gold

While your next corporate conference might not rival the Olympics in terms of sheer magnitude, the strategies employed by the organizers offer invaluable insights for event planners of all stripes.

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All Our Eggs In One Basket

The recent global software glitch that disrupted businesses and service around the world highlights several critical concerns about our increasing reliance on technology, especially in the travel sector.

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Airing of Grievances

As 2023 numbers reveal, flying has become an increasingly frustrating experience for passengers, with complaints filed with the U.S. Transportation Department soaring to nearly 97,000 – the highest since the pandemic chaos of 2020.

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No Vacancy

Our featured story this week is about how when Taylor Swift's Era's Tour comes into a town, the army of Swifties that descends on the metropolis can make it tough for meeting and event groups. But that's not the only disruption planners should monitor when selecting a destination.

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Is Your AI Assistant Crashing Your Meetings?

Are we ready for AI integration in the workplace, especially when it comes to such a nuanced aspect as human interaction? While proponents tout its efficiency-boosting potential, real-world examples demonstrate the need for caution and robust safeguards.