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Five-Star DiningJanuary 31, 2024
Despite F&B Rising Costs, Planners Must Wow Meeting Attendees By

With rising food and beverages prices and fewer menu options being offered at hotels and resorts, today’s planners are adapting to new service trends and getting a bit more modest with their F&B budget.

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Association Conventions & Facilities magazine proudly presents the designees of our America’s Premier Convention Centers for 2024.

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Culture FitJanuary 17, 2024
Where DEI Goals & Hiring Meet By

“Culture fit” is not an unheard-of concept in hiring — when either hiring employees or vendors for an event, but it’s especially important when expanding a meeting planner’s DEI ambitions.

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Career PathsJanuary 16, 2024
How to Become an Association Meeting Planner By

What exactly is an association meeting planner, and what steps do you take to become one?

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Taking Bold Strides Toward A Greener Future By

In a world still bickering over climate change, U.S. convention centers have made giant steps in reducing meetings’ carbon footprint.

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The Year AheadJanuary 15, 2024
Signs Point to a Positive 2024 By

Confidence among meeting professionals is notably stronger this year than last, according to Michelle Mason, president and CEO, ASAE, the center for association leadership.

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Visuals That Engage Your Attendees By

Finding the ideal visuals to engage attendees is part art, part science and requires due diligence on the part of today’s meeting planners.

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Emerging DestinationsNovember 13, 2023
Appealing Options for Your Next Meeting By

These emerging cities are entering the meetings and events scene, raising their profile to appeal to planners seeking to offer innovative and appealing options.

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Keeping Attendees Safe and Secure By

Keeping attendees safe and secure is the focus of all planners, but a rise on crime, gun violence, and even natural disasters, is making it much more difficult for association planners.

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Event Planner’s ToolkitNovember 13, 2023
Learning to Sharpen the Tools of the Trade By

As the face-to-face events industry continues to stage a post-pandemic comeback, it’s time for planners to reassess their strategies and retool their toolboxes. A variety of aspects to planning a trade show or event have changed as exhibitors, suppliers and planners return to the conference rooms and show floors. And as for attendees, it’s not […]

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