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More Conventions Are Steering Clear of Florida

Conventions are increasingly steering away from Florida. They are choosing not to support DeSantis’ divisive rhetoric by taking their groups and money elsewhere.
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15 Ideas To Collect Feedback At Events

Feedback is an essential development and improvement tool, but submission rates can be low. Here are 15 ideas to collect it more effectively for your event.
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Delivering Exceptional Meeting Experiences

The success of a meeting doesn’t just depend on the content of the programming, the way attendees interact with the venue also plays an important role in the overall experience.
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The Latest Event Trends as Seen on the Show Floor

Recent data reveals that attendance levels are finally surpassing 2019 benchmarks. Now that events are back in full gear, what top event trends are emerging on the show floor?
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Conference Quiet Rooms a Growing Trend

Quiet rooms may be designed to support those with some form of neurodivergency, but they end up benefiting all because, let's face it, conventions can be overwhelming. 
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7 Must-Haves for a Sporting Event Host City

Sports events are once again attracting massive crowds, but the right destination can be key to ensuring crowds cheer to a full stadium — and return home with all the best stories to share with their fellow fans. Here are the seven must-haves for a winning sporting event host city.
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Visit Milwaukee Blends NFTs with Art Tourism

Visit Milwaukee's new campaign adds a layer of NFT-powered digital art collectibles to a Pokemon Go-style scavenger hunt game, all in the name of driving interest in local art and culture.