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When Using a High-Profile Speaker Goes Bad

The National Association for Black Journalists landed Donald Trump on short notice for a Q&A panel session in the keynote slot. It all went downhill from there, both logistically and strategically.
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Pacific NW’s First InterContinental Opens in Bellevue

Across Lake Washington from Seattle, the fast-growing suburb adds a luxury property with a small conference center.
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Attention, Planners: Countdown to Connect Marketplace

With just over two weeks until Connect Marketplace kicks off, here’s a preview of a dozen show highlights to look forward to as you pack for Milwaukee. While the heart of the August 27-29 hosted-buyer conference is the one-on-one meetings between bu
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Group-Friendly All-Inclusive Marriott Opens in Cancun

The Marriott Hotels brand’s very first all-inclusive property has 25,000 square feet of event space, 13 F&B outlets, a large kids camp, and several adult-only pool areas.
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Event Lessons from Lollapalooza and the Olympics

Skip the same old, same old at your events. Innovative choices make for memorable experiences.
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Hurricane Hurdles: Is Your Event Contract Well Prepared?

With the southeastern U.S. getting flooded by Debby, some meetings could have their itineraries cut short—and face attrition fees.
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Scan for More: New Tool for Interactive Conference Links

Audiovisual/production company Animatic Media has a new product, Intelligent Content, that turns on-site images, words, or objects into “markers” that link to additional content.
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Sustainability Spotlight: 6 Event-Industry Updates

Research, partnerships, and commitment mark recent meetings-industry initiatives.
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Hotel Workers in Several Cities Approve Strike Option

Thousands of union workers, many at meetings-focused hotels, could walk out within weeks—or sooner, as some labor contracts have already expired.
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SLS Set to Open First All-Inclusive in Cancun

North of the hotel zone, in Cancun’s Playa Mujeres area, the luxury property will offer 498 rooms and 23,863 square feet of event space.
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