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Cut Keynotes in Half, Say Meeting Designers

The results are in. Keep keynotes short and dedicate more time to face-to-face interaction. Expert meeting designers lead the call for rethinking conference agendas.
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Top 30 Convention Centers Ranked: Vegas Takes Top Spot

A ranking of the top 30 convention centers across the U.S. was recently released by the Wall Street Journal placing three Las Vegas facilities in the top 10 with high scores based on overall space, amenities and convenience. But how did they measure up on a practical level for groups and meetings?
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 The Future of Communities

Daphne Hoppenot, founder of The Vendry, discusses the ins and outs of building a buzzing online community for event professionals, alongside the company's core venue and vendor sourcing platform.
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California Swaps Travel Ban for Outreach Funding

State-sponsored events can once again take place in any of the 26 states that were previously listed under California’s travel ban after SB 447 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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MGM Resorts Hit With Suspected Cyberattack

MGM Resorts International was the apparent target of a far-reaching cyberattack on Monday that continues to disrupt hotel bookings, down gambling machines, and hobble guest services.
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Maui Loses $11 Million a Day as Visitors Stay Away

Tourism officials told visitors and groups to stay home after last month's wildfire, but they overcorrected, and Maui needs visitors. Now, it is struggling to get back group business.