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Kamala Harris Joins Women of Power Summit

The presidential candidate will speak at the nation's top executive development and leadership conference for women of color.
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What is the Average Meeting Planner Salary?

Looking for the average meeting planner salary? The answer depends on who you talk to.

United Plans to Retrofit for More Premium Seats

Nearly 250 international, domestic and regional of United Airlines’ fleet will transform to include 1,600 premium seats by the end of the next year.
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New Tourism Association Launches to Combat Overtourism

The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage works with destinations to assist in combating overtourism.
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5 Awesome Updates for Monaco Meetings

There's more to Monaco than its Mediterranean climate, flair for design-driven sustainability and prime location in the heart of Europe.
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WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger & Instagram Merge

If, like many planners, you use WhatsApp as the communication platform for your events, this article is for you.
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Memphis Paves Way for New Convention Center Digs

Construction began in December on a major overhaul of almost every inch of the Memphis Convention Center’s interior and exterior.
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Caesars Announces First Hotel Under Its New Non-Gaming Brand

Caesars Republic Scottsdale, located in Arizona, will be Caesars Entertainment Corporation's first non-gaming hotel in the U.S.
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Melia Reinvents INNSIDE Brand, Still Caters to Millennials

Melia Hotels International has big news: It’s reinventing the INNSIDE by Melia lifestyle brand to include resort destinations.
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Meeting Planners Name Their Favorite Airports

We asked some of our favorite meeting planner road warriors to name their favorite airports—and what makes them so special

Flu Season Takes a Turn for the Worst

If you have an event scheduled during flu season or one that includes US attendees traveling abroad, here are a few quick tips for keeping the flu at bay.
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Air Traffic Controllers Issue Warning as Shutdown Continues

Planners who were already concerned about air travel issues have more reason to be now, as air traffic controllers issued a warning about the safety of the nation’s aviation system.
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What National Parks & Museums Might Be Closed During the Shutdown

Planners should check out what national parks and museums are closed due to the shutdown, especially if they planned a meeting around them.

Meeting Planners Unite Reboots

A new name and energized mission defies the one-year anniversary of the planner commission cuts that rocked the meetings industry.