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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… Continue Reading >>

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… Continue Reading >>

Going Green is a huge trend right now; and for good reason! It’s no longer necessary to choose between saving money and making smart environmentally friendly decisions when it comes to planning a meeting, trade show or conference event. The meetings… Continue Reading >>

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… Continue Reading >>

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… Continue Reading >>

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… Continue Reading >>

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.… Continue Reading >>

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,… Continue Reading >>

Let us teach YOU a few new dog tricks.... for traveling with pets that is. As we get ready to Spring Forward our clocks this weekend and begin to see signs of life come back to our gardens, that means it’s also time to prepare to peak conference and… Continue Reading >>

We’ve been sharing the news far and wide since we found out, but for those of you who don’t know yet: Columbus is one of the New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2019. The article poses the question of Columbus, “Is this the American city of the… Continue Reading >>

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Six Ideas Worth Stealing from the Destinations International Annual Convention

Become a Meetings Magician with These Lessons from MPI’s WEC

How to Green Your Meeting

How to Promote an Event Using Social Media

Considerations for Working with CVB Services Teams

Top Takeaways from ASAE’s XDP

What to Do in an Active Shooter Situation

Columbus Offers Best Practices for Working with CVB Sales Teams

Tips & Tricks for Pet Travel in Columbus

Columbus One of 52 Places to Go in 2019 According to New York Times

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