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5 Top Priorities for Events in 2025

Focus for planners is shifting to attendee engagement, blending technology with human connection, sustainability and personalization.

by [email protected] April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

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Many Want to Travel for Work, but Especially Gen Z

Almost seven in 10 travelers across generations (69%) look forward to business trips — but there are clear generational differences.

by Midwest Meetings April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

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Site Selected for Downtown Lincoln Convention Center in Nebraska

The Garfield Public/Private site near S. 13th and M streets in downtown Lincoln has been selected as the selected location for the new convention center.

by Midwest Meetings April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

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5 Top Priorities for Events in 2025

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IRF’s Top 4 Incentive Trends for 2025

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These Spa Resorts are Putting Relaxation on the Agenda

by MaryBeth Matzek

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Spice Up Your Holiday Party

by Kristine Hansen

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Enter at Your Own Risk: How to Cover Your Event and Minimize Risk

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Illinois Puts Your Event in the Center of It All

Illinois has something for everyone, including classic venues undergoing transformation to new hotspots in places like Rockford.

by Midwest Meetings March 28, 2025April 3, 2025

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2025 Kicks Off with Optimism amid Evolving Challenges

Professionals in the business travel industry look forward to an engaged and productive year, according to the first Business Travel Outlook Poll of 2025.

by Midwest Meetings March 18, 2025April 3, 2025

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Optimistic Plans for Growth, Technology and Sustainability in 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, there is strong sentiment from the global business travel industry that the year outperformed expectations, paving the way for increased budgets, strategic investments and growth initiatives for 2025.

by Midwest Meetings November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

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Betting Big on Casinos

Casinos often provide a turnkey solution for planners because they have everything you need in one location.

by Maura Keller November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

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How to Create an Event that Moves

The inaugural SheMoves conference was designed with the lofty goal of unleashing the potential inside each woman.

by MaryBeth Matzek November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

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5 Tips for Authentic Cultural Experiences

Advice on how meeting planners can organize a culturally authentic event without being offensive.

by Ronnie Wendt November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

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