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Sue Pelletier

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Balancing Hotel Tech and Multigenerational Guests

Hotels are getting increasingly high-tech, but not all generations of guests appreciate contactless check-ins and chatbot concierges equally.
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Are VR Site Inspections as Good as Being There?

As virtual reality site inspections continue to improve with the technology, are meeting planners ready to ditch the IRL version?
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How to Help Event Professionals Affected by LA Fires

Meeting and event professionals are among the many who have been devastated by the wildfires raging in Los Angeles. Here are some disaster relief resources that can help.
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DI Launches Website Impact Calculator

A new website impact calculator is designed to help destination organizations gauge the impact of their web presence on local economies.
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Convention Centers on the Rise

Despite criticism of the costs, cities are doubling down on their commitment to conventions with convention center expansions and renovations.
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Prepare Now for a New Event DEI Balancing Act

As corporate rollbacks in DEI policies begin to trickle down to meetings and events, planners may find themselves looking for new ways to ensure their events are inclusive and welcoming to all.
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3 Reasons Why Group Dining Is Top Incentive Activity

Surprisingly, while sightseeing activities and free time are prized when it comes to group travel incentives, group dining is what they most appreciate.
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A New Twist on Incentives: DNA Incentive Travel

Could DNA incentive travel be the next big thing for corporate rewards programs?

3 Icebreakers for People Who Hate Icebreakers

Here are three icebreakers that even the haters may tolerate.
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3 Presentation Formats Attendees Will Love

These three presentation formats will engage attendees and foster learning — though not all speakers will want to go there.
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Meet the Inaugural Olympian Wellness Award Winners

Meet some of the venues, initiatives and organizations that won Olympian Wellness Awards for integrating holistic approaches to physical, mental and social wellbeing.

10 Event Trends to Ring in the New Year

Here’s what Global DMC Partners projects will be the top 10 event trends shaping the industry in 2025.
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3 Innovative Meeting Formats to Jazz Up Your 2025 Events

Are you — and your attendees — tired of the same old meeting format? Here are thre meeting formats that will add excitement and engagement to your next event.
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How to Spot a Gen Z-Friendly Hotel

Here are some of the Gen Z-friendly hotel trends to be on the lookout for.