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    • GMIC conference focuses on education
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  • Destinations

    • Southeast/Mid-South
      Southeast/Mid-South

      With a distinct culture and history, smooth musical styles and delicious Southern cuisine, there is much to adore about the cluster of states that make up the Mid-South and Southeast regions of the country. [...] Read more

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    • Pennsylvania Convention Center eliminates fee
      Pennsylvania Convention Center eliminates fee

      The center is eliminating a labor management fee charged for supplying unionized labor service, effective July 1. It is the first step in the center’s transition to a new business model with lower costs. [...] Read more

    • Tourism jobs on the rise globally
      Tourism jobs on the rise globally

      Despite political upheaval, economic uncertainty and natural disasters last year, the industry still grew. In 2011, 98 million jobs were generated by the travel sector. The World Travel and Tourism Industry Council Industry predicts average annual growth to be 4% through 2022. [...] Read more

    • Meetings remain stable in 2012
      Meetings remain stable in 2012

      A survey conducted by PKF Hospitality Research shows most meeting planners expect to organize the same number of events this year as they did last year, with almost half planning to spend more. Budgets may be bigger, but planners are still focused on costs, and will still negotiate on meeting rooms, food and beverage, fees and miscellaneous charges. [...] Read more

  • Frontlines

    • Orlando loses “kind and hard-working” leader News
      Orlando loses “kind and hard-working” leader

      Tributes continue to pour in to Orlando for Gary Sain, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, who died suddenly and unexpectedly over the weekend. [...] Read more

    • Case Study: Maureen Gross, NCYCPeople
      Case Study: Maureen Gross, NCYC

      The planner for the annual National Catholic Youth Conference talks about planning events of more than 20,000. [...] Read more

    • Passionate OutcryVoices
      Passionate Outcry

      College students who attended Passion2012 raised more than $3 million to fight modern-day slavery. [...] Read more

  • Inside Rejuvinate

    • The Tech Tools Planners Need Now
      The Tech Tools Planners Need Now

      Your technology toolbox to plan better meetings: apps, gadgets, software, websites and more. [...] Read more

    • Bright Ideas
      Bright Ideas

      How two faith-based planners are developing a creative culture around their events and what you can learn from them. [...] Read more

    • Q&A: Michael Williams, Chick-fil-A Leadercast
      Q&A: Michael Williams, Chick-fil-A Leadercast

      Chick-fil-A Leadercast is simulcast to 125,000 people worldwide. Williams is responsible for the planning and execution of the annual event aimed to inspire leaders to make a difference in their local communities. [...] Read more

  • Media

    • Gabe Zichermann, CEO of Gamification.co
      Gabe Zichermann, CEO of Gamification.co
    • Ripple Effect Videos
      Ripple Effect Videos
    • Lighting Ceremony Kicks Off Gaylord Opryland Reopening
      Lighting Ceremony Kicks Off Gaylord Opryland Reopening
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  • Bloggers

    • Andy Stanley on Hybrid Events

      The pastor, who is simulcast to thousands each Sunday, knows about engaging live and virtual audiences. [...] Read more

    • Shelter from the Storms

      Our thoughts are with those affected and we’ll be tracking the aftermath for you. [...] Read more

    • It's Not about You

      Customer service is the practice of treating people as individuals with different needs. [...] Read more

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