Destination professionals from around the world convened in St. Louis July 23-25 for the Destinations International (DI) 2019 Annual Convention. Not only was it the premier event of the year for destination organizations like ours to connect with and…
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Did you miss National Ice Cream Day earlier this week? According to the International Dairy Foods Association, Americans consume about 23 gallons of ice cream each year, on average. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday of July…
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When visiting a new city for a meeting, convention, trade show or event, it always feels like there’s so much to do in so little time, and very rarely is there time for exploration. To help you and your attendees get to know Columbus a bit better the…
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Last week, more than 2,500 meeting professionals met in Toronto for MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC). WEC focuses on creating unforgettable shared experiences, and with more than 80 education sessions over four days, it’s safe to say that every…
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Festival season is in full swing here in Columbus, meaning that every single weekend there is at least one (and often more) unique events taking place in Ohio’s capital city. Planning a meeting, convention or trade show in a city while there is a…
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This post was written by Emily Smith, Communications Manager and voice behind Pelotonia’s social media channels, a non-profit organization that raises money to accelerate cancer research, and owner of Miss Em’s, a jewelry and accessories company…
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Planning an event takes seemingly endless time, coordination and effort in order to pull off a flawless experience. There are numerous steps and processes required throughout every part of the event to make it perfect. This is where CVB services…
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ASAE’s XDP, or Xperience Design Project, welcomed 1,600+ meeting planners and industry professionals to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center last week. Now in its third year, the two-day event is focused on creativity and exploration of…
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Every day in America, we teach kids how to “stop, drop and roll” and make sure they know the emergency exit plan in case of a fire. In schools, there are regular drills for what to do in the event of sudden bad weather – earthquake, tornado, etc…
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For most meeting planners, working with a CVB sales rep is a fact of life. Usually, after years of meetings and RFPs and site visits, by the time a meeting is booked the planner and the rep have formed a strong bond. However, like any relationship…
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