Virtual events might avoid costs around hotel rooms, F&B, and travel, but using technology platforms, recording speakers, and editing presentations still require a significant investment. Here’s a ...

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties.

Many association meeting managers are dealing with slashed budgets, decreasing attendance, and shrinking room blocks. However, convention centers are under their own financial pressures to generate ...

In Boston’s booming Seaport District, the 1,054-room Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport held a ribbon cutting September 8. Located across the street from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the ...

Welcome to MeetingsNet’s 2024 CMI 25 list, a select directory of the biggest independent meeting-planning companies working with the U.S. corporate market. To compile the list, MeetingsNet compares ...

A $92.5 million investment by Miami-Dade County means “there’s zero reason” the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach can’t be under construction in nine months, said one commissioner.

As the growing interest in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion expands, meeting professionals are considering how events can be more inclusive for neurodiverse attendees, including those with ...

In mid-October, two hotels opened in Kansas City just days apart from one another. Together they bring 356 new guest rooms to Missouri’s largest city. The 238-room AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown is ...

In Kauai, Hawaii, the Coco Palms Resort, once host to celebrity guests such as Elvis Presley, Rita Hayworth, and Frank Sinatra, never reopened after Hurricane Iniki struck the island in 1992. Now, ...

Try these options to re-energize your attendees during breaks without resorting to cookies and coffee.

increase in overall meeting and event costs for 2025 comes with a caveat from Maritz: You could pay more depending on the location. “If you’re looking at a major commerce hub that’s also trendy with ...

With the right planning and dedication, any event can aim for zero waste. This isn't just an admirable goal—it's a business imperative. As sustainability moves from a buzzword to a core business value ...