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- In Memoriam: TED Conference Co-founder Harry Marks
- Are You Harnessing the Full Power of Your Content?
- 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Event More Sustainable
- Why Hotels Need to Get Hyper Personal
- Standard Contracts: Good Idea or Impossible Dream?
- Who's New at ConferenceDirectAnd Where to Meet ConferenceDirect
May 2019
- In Memoriam: TED Conference Co-founder Harry Marks
- Are You Harnessing the Full Power of Your Content?
- 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Event More Sustainable
- Why Hotels Need to Get Hyper Personal
- Standard Contracts: Good Idea or Impossible Dream?
- Who's New at ConferenceDirectAnd Where to Meet ConferenceDirect
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October 2016
- Meeting Groups Prepare for Overtime RuleAs Lawsuits and Legislation Proceed
- Congress Allots $1.1B to Fight Zika Virus,Giving Vaccine Development a Big Push
- New ‘Living Document’ HelpsManage Meeting Accessibility
- Organizations Better at Mitigating ‘Meeting’ Risk, But Gaps Remain
- Digital Media Shifting RapidlyAway From Desktop…Are You?
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirectAnd Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
October 2016
- Meeting Groups Prepare for Overtime RuleAs Lawsuits and Legislation Proceed
- Congress Allots $1.1B to Fight Zika Virus,Giving Vaccine Development a Big Push
- New ‘Living Document’ HelpsManage Meeting Accessibility
- Organizations Better at Mitigating ‘Meeting’ Risk, But Gaps Remain
- Digital Media Shifting RapidlyAway From Desktop…Are You?
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirectAnd Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
September 2016
- Pokémon GO Shows Augmented RealityCan Engage Consumers…But for How Long?
- Slower Rise in Hotel Fees Doesn’t HelpGroups in Continuing Seller’s Market
- TraffickCam Newest ToolTo Fight Human Trafficking
- Consumers Way Ahead on Content SharingAt Events, While Brands Play Catch-up
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
September 2016
- Pokémon GO Shows Augmented RealityCan Engage Consumers…But for How Long?
- Slower Rise in Hotel Fees Doesn’t HelpGroups in Continuing Seller’s Market
- TraffickCam Newest ToolTo Fight Human Trafficking
- Consumers Way Ahead on Content SharingAt Events, While Brands Play Catch-up
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
August 2016
- Local Transmission in U.S. of Zika VirusAdds New Wrinkles to Managing Meeting Risks
- Majority of Venue Managers WouldProhibit Firearms If They Had a Choice
- Hotel Fees Generate Big Profits,But How Far Can They Go?
- 'Worth Meeting About' Campaign ShowcasesValue of Meetings at Political Conventions
- Travelers Seek Memorable Food Adventures
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirectAnd Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
August 2016
- Local Transmission in U.S. of Zika VirusAdds New Wrinkles to Managing Meeting Risks
- Majority of Venue Managers WouldProhibit Firearms If They Had a Choice
- Hotel Fees Generate Big Profits,But How Far Can They Go?
- 'Worth Meeting About' Campaign ShowcasesValue of Meetings at Political Conventions
- Travelers Seek Memorable Food Adventures
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirectAnd Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
June 2016
- Planners Assess Risks FromLocal Laws Seen as Discriminatory
- Mass Shooting in Orlando PointsTo Importance of Crisis Management
- As Numbers of Cases Rise,Efforts Aim to Limit Spread of Zika Virus
- New Guide Figures Bandwidth UseTo Help in Meeting Negotiations
- Meetings Advocacy Is Everywhere
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
June 2016
- Planners Assess Risks FromLocal Laws Seen as Discriminatory
- Mass Shooting in Orlando PointsTo Importance of Crisis Management
- As Numbers of Cases Rise,Efforts Aim to Limit Spread of Zika Virus
- New Guide Figures Bandwidth UseTo Help in Meeting Negotiations
- Meetings Advocacy Is Everywhere
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
May 2016
- Expect ‘Subtle’ Impacts On MeetingsFrom Rising Minimum Wage
- Exhibition Industry Hopes to ContinueTo Outperform U.S. Economy
- New Technologies and Space FlexibilityCome up Against Cost Unknowns
- Uber and Hotels Get CloseThrough Mobile App Integration
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirectAnd Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
May 2016
- Expect ‘Subtle’ Impacts On MeetingsFrom Rising Minimum Wage
- Exhibition Industry Hopes to ContinueTo Outperform U.S. Economy
- New Technologies and Space FlexibilityCome up Against Cost Unknowns
- Uber and Hotels Get CloseThrough Mobile App Integration
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirectAnd Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
April 2016
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March 2016
March 2016
February 2016
- CDC and WHO GuidelinesCaution on Spread of Zika Virus
- As Wi-Fi Demand Grows, CoalitionTo Propose ‘Common Sense’ Practices
- The Big Buzz About Mergers
- Corporate Leaders Give MeetingsStrong Support and Investment in 2016
- ‘Behavioral Profile’ CanHelp Maximize Attendance
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
February 2016
- CDC and WHO GuidelinesCaution on Spread of Zika Virus
- As Wi-Fi Demand Grows, CoalitionTo Propose ‘Common Sense’ Practices
- The Big Buzz About Mergers
- Corporate Leaders Give MeetingsStrong Support and Investment in 2016
- ‘Behavioral Profile’ CanHelp Maximize Attendance
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
December 2015
- International Meetings Post-Paris:Managing Risks and Visas
- Chart Best Course of ActionWith a Methodical Approach
- Sizzling Growth for Video Content MarketingAnd Mobile Payments at Point-of-Sale
- ‘Future Meeting Space’ Projects InnovationsIn Event Design, Technology, Mobility
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
December 2015
- International Meetings Post-Paris:Managing Risks and Visas
- Chart Best Course of ActionWith a Methodical Approach
- Sizzling Growth for Video Content MarketingAnd Mobile Payments at Point-of-Sale
- ‘Future Meeting Space’ Projects InnovationsIn Event Design, Technology, Mobility
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
November 2015
- Forecasts Declare: Seller’s MarketWon’t Turn in 2016
- How to Maximize a Meeting’s Buying Power
- Bill to Expand Visa Waiver ProgramCould Feel Impact of Paris Terrorist Attacks
- FCC Stays Vigilant in Fighting Wi-Fi Blocking
- Meetings Mean Business CoalitionSets Aggressive Agenda for 2016
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirec
November 2015
- Forecasts Declare: Seller’s MarketWon’t Turn in 2016
- How to Maximize a Meeting’s Buying Power
- Bill to Expand Visa Waiver ProgramCould Feel Impact of Paris Terrorist Attacks
- FCC Stays Vigilant in Fighting Wi-Fi Blocking
- Meetings Mean Business CoalitionSets Aggressive Agenda for 2016
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirec
October 2015
- Crowdsourcing UnlocksBest Meeting Ideas You Can Use NOW
- Best Meeting Practices From the Firing Line
- Negotiating Tactics Help CounterMounting Hotel Fees and Surcharges
- Get the Most From Your Data…And Protect It From Breaches
- Give Virtual and Hybrid SessionsAttention and Care They Deserve
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
October 2015
- Crowdsourcing UnlocksBest Meeting Ideas You Can Use NOW
- Best Meeting Practices From the Firing Line
- Negotiating Tactics Help CounterMounting Hotel Fees and Surcharges
- Get the Most From Your Data…And Protect It From Breaches
- Give Virtual and Hybrid SessionsAttention and Care They Deserve
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
September 2015
- Buzz About Airbnb and Meetings Gets Louder
- FCC Continues Push Against Wi-Fi Disruption,Fining Smart City for Blocking Hotspots
- Industry Associations Rally MembersTo Combat Sex Trafficking
- What Mobile and Millennial TravelersWant From the Internet of Things
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
September 2015
- Buzz About Airbnb and Meetings Gets Louder
- FCC Continues Push Against Wi-Fi Disruption,Fining Smart City for Blocking Hotspots
- Industry Associations Rally MembersTo Combat Sex Trafficking
- What Mobile and Millennial TravelersWant From the Internet of Things
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect…And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
August 2015
- How to Make eRFP Sourcing More Efficient
- Creative Strategies Help ShaveThousands of Dollars from Meeting Bids
- Airlines Buy Into the ‘Internet of Things’
- What Meeting Professionals ShouldKnow About Corporate Rate-setting
- Visa Processing Picks upAfter Hardware Failure to Database
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect...And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
August 2015
- How to Make eRFP Sourcing More Efficient
- Creative Strategies Help ShaveThousands of Dollars from Meeting Bids
- Airlines Buy Into the ‘Internet of Things’
- What Meeting Professionals ShouldKnow About Corporate Rate-setting
- Visa Processing Picks upAfter Hardware Failure to Database
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect...And Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
June 2015
- APEX Resources Help Meeting GroupsFight Room Block Poaching
- ‘Pre-Audit’ and ‘Request for Information’Save Time and Effort Later
- ‘Pre-Audit’ and ‘Request for Information’Save Time and Effort Later Copy
- Public Venues Share Valuable LessonsAfter Facing Civil Demonstrations
- Hotels Take Different TacksWith Apple Watch and Smartwatches
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
June 2015
- APEX Resources Help Meeting GroupsFight Room Block Poaching
- ‘Pre-Audit’ and ‘Request for Information’Save Time and Effort Later
- ‘Pre-Audit’ and ‘Request for Information’Save Time and Effort Later Copy
- Public Venues Share Valuable LessonsAfter Facing Civil Demonstrations
- Hotels Take Different TacksWith Apple Watch and Smartwatches
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
May 2015
- Meeting Groups Wary AboutRestrictive State and Local Laws
- Master the Details to Miss No Opportunity
- Managing Meetings Around Tornadoes,Hurricanes…and Now Drought
- Millennials Putting Their MarkOn Exhibits, Travel and ‘Sharing Economy’
- Who's New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
May 2015
- Meeting Groups Wary AboutRestrictive State and Local Laws
- Master the Details to Miss No Opportunity
- Managing Meetings Around Tornadoes,Hurricanes…and Now Drought
- Millennials Putting Their MarkOn Exhibits, Travel and ‘Sharing Economy’
- Who's New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
April 2015
- To Make Meetings Successful,Best Practices Focus on the Details
- Become an Advocate on April 16 — North American Meetings Industry Day
- Face-to-Face Learning and CollaborationImprove Government Agency Operations
- Add a ‘Bolstering Range’To Your Negotiating Toolkit
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
April 2015
- To Make Meetings Successful,Best Practices Focus on the Details
- Become an Advocate on April 16 — North American Meetings Industry Day
- Face-to-Face Learning and CollaborationImprove Government Agency Operations
- Add a ‘Bolstering Range’To Your Negotiating Toolkit
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
March 2015
- Security Concerns Prompt ChangesTo Visa Waiver Program
- Groups Need to Take More FlexibleApproaches in Seller’s Market
- Good Experiences At MeetingsDo Improve Attendance Outlook
- Free Wi-Fi Can Be Dangerous,So Take Precautions Before Sign-on
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
March 2015
- Security Concerns Prompt ChangesTo Visa Waiver Program
- Groups Need to Take More FlexibleApproaches in Seller’s Market
- Good Experiences At MeetingsDo Improve Attendance Outlook
- Free Wi-Fi Can Be Dangerous,So Take Precautions Before Sign-on
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
February 2015
- FCC to Hotels: Don't Block Wi-Fi;AH&LA Turns to Task Force on Cybersecurity
- Clients Look to ‘Trusted Advisor’For Deep Market Knowledge
- PCMA Showcases Geo-technology for Meetings
- North American Meetings Industry Day Aims to Send a Powerful Message
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
February 2015
- FCC to Hotels: Don't Block Wi-Fi;AH&LA Turns to Task Force on Cybersecurity
- Clients Look to ‘Trusted Advisor’For Deep Market Knowledge
- PCMA Showcases Geo-technology for Meetings
- North American Meetings Industry Day Aims to Send a Powerful Message
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
December 2014
- Emergency Plans Get Fresh ReviewAs Ebola Recedes
- In Resolving Issues for Meeting Groups,Persistence Pays off
- Combating Human Sex Trafficking:Meeting Professionals Can Make a Big Difference
- Time Runs Down — But Not Out —For Brand USA Reauthorization
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
December 2014
- Emergency Plans Get Fresh ReviewAs Ebola Recedes
- In Resolving Issues for Meeting Groups,Persistence Pays off
- Combating Human Sex Trafficking:Meeting Professionals Can Make a Big Difference
- Time Runs Down — But Not Out —For Brand USA Reauthorization
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
October 2014
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December 2013
- ‘Heads Down’ Attendees AlterDynamics In the Meeting Room
- Meetings Improve When You Review,Rethink and Revise All Along the Way
- Meeting Planners Reflect Their OwnGenerational Differences in Decision-making
- Most Negotiated Amenities:Room Discounts and Wi-Fi
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
December 2013
- ‘Heads Down’ Attendees AlterDynamics In the Meeting Room
- Meetings Improve When You Review,Rethink and Revise All Along the Way
- Meeting Planners Reflect Their OwnGenerational Differences in Decision-making
- Most Negotiated Amenities:Room Discounts and Wi-Fi
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
October 2013
- Government Shutdown Compounds Impact of Travel Cutbacks
- Eliminating Problems Before They Happen
- Despite Strong Inbound Travel,Entry Process Remains a Deterrent
- Participants in GMIC Sustainable EventPlanning Course Will Earn Certificate
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
October 2013
- Government Shutdown Compounds Impact of Travel Cutbacks
- Eliminating Problems Before They Happen
- Despite Strong Inbound Travel,Entry Process Remains a Deterrent
- Participants in GMIC Sustainable EventPlanning Course Will Earn Certificate
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
August 2013
August 2013
June 2013
June 2013
April 2013
- Venues and Suppliers Jump at CertificationFor ASTM Sustainability Standards
- NSOs: Powerful Allies in Meeting Negotiations
- Hotels Act to Comply AfterFTC Warning on Resort Fee Disclosure
- Engage Audiences to the MaxWith These Mobile Best Practices
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
April 2013
- Venues and Suppliers Jump at CertificationFor ASTM Sustainability Standards
- NSOs: Powerful Allies in Meeting Negotiations
- Hotels Act to Comply AfterFTC Warning on Resort Fee Disclosure
- Engage Audiences to the MaxWith These Mobile Best Practices
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
February 2013
February 2013
December 2012
- Government Cutbacks On TravelHit Meeting Attendance
- Surmounting Obstacles to Effective Negotiation
- Going Over ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Will Set BackTravel and Group Spending for 2+ Years
- ConferenceDirect CEO Stevens Projects2013 Lodging Market in Credit Suisse Advisory
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
December 2012
- Government Cutbacks On TravelHit Meeting Attendance
- Surmounting Obstacles to Effective Negotiation
- Going Over ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Will Set BackTravel and Group Spending for 2+ Years
- ConferenceDirect CEO Stevens Projects2013 Lodging Market in Credit Suisse Advisory
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
October 2012
October 2012
August 2012
- Mobile Devices and Social MediaAlter Emergency Planning
- Finding Concessions and SavingsAmong ‘Soft and Hard Dollars’
- Content Drives Relentless March of Technology
- More Ways to Motivate and MeasureGreen Initiatives in Meetings and Travel
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
August 2012
- Mobile Devices and Social MediaAlter Emergency Planning
- Finding Concessions and SavingsAmong ‘Soft and Hard Dollars’
- Content Drives Relentless March of Technology
- More Ways to Motivate and MeasureGreen Initiatives in Meetings and Travel
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
June 2012
- Meetings Industry Counters Uproar Over Government Waste
- Continual Adjustments Help Clients and Properties Meet Their Goals
- Visa Process Improvements Start to Make Headway
- The Paperless Conference Binder:Using Tablet Computers and iPads at Events
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
June 2012
- Meetings Industry Counters Uproar Over Government Waste
- Continual Adjustments Help Clients and Properties Meet Their Goals
- Visa Process Improvements Start to Make Headway
- The Paperless Conference Binder:Using Tablet Computers and iPads at Events
- Who’s New at ConferenceDirect
- Where to Meet With ConferenceDirect
April 2012
- Get Set for Tougher NegotiationsAs Hotels Push up Rates
- ‘Mini-block’ Within Housing Resolves Room Rate Issue for Government Attendees
- Hotels Need to Comply With 2010 RevisionsFinally in Effect, But 'Pool Lifts' Get Extension
- A Timeline of Innovation Over 30+ Years
- Who's New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
April 2012
- Get Set for Tougher NegotiationsAs Hotels Push up Rates
- ‘Mini-block’ Within Housing Resolves Room Rate Issue for Government Attendees
- Hotels Need to Comply With 2010 RevisionsFinally in Effect, But 'Pool Lifts' Get Extension
- A Timeline of Innovation Over 30+ Years
- Who's New at ConferenceDirect
- Where You Can Meet With ConferenceDirect
February 2012