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Hinckley Convention, Visitors Bureau aims to drive more traffic downtown

Press Release | April 06, 2026

The city of Hinckley is aiming to encourage more visitors, more traffic, and more revenue to businesses, parks, and activities through the efforts from the Hinckley Convention and Visitors Bureau. Read more...

Future of Iowa's Honey Creek Resort uncertain after missed deadline

Press Release | April 06, 2026

The deadline a Polk County judge imposed on Achieva Enterprises to reopen Honey Creek Resort has come and gone. Now the question is whether the property can even reopen in 2026. Read more...

Service Dogs at Meetings: 6 Important Questions Answered

Press Release | April 06, 2026

When it comes to service animals, planners need to know what questions to ask both the attendee and and their suppliers to avoid any issues. Read more...

Mind Matters: Sober Trends, Smaller Tabs

Press Release | April 06, 2026

How declining drinking habits impact event costs Read more...

South Dakota businessman Dave Billion buys 3M retreat in northern Minnesota for $4 million

Press Release | April 04, 2026

The executive oasis in northern Minnesota is close to Billion’s vacation home. Read more...

Poor Attendee Retention is Driving Up Event Costs

Press Release | April 03, 2026

With attendee retention stalled in the low 30% range, event organizers must replace nearly 70% of their audience each year. Improving retention may be one of the most effective ways to offset rising event costs. Read more...

IAEE to Acquire Exhibitor Group

Press Release | April 03, 2026

The purchase of Exhibitor magazine and Exhibitor Live, an exhibition for trade show and corporate event professionals, aims to create a comprehensive exhibition community. Read more...

Eagan: Omni Viking Lakes Hotel marks 5 years with expansion plan

Press Release | November 07, 2025

After opening at a time when many were afraid to leave their homes, Omni Viking Lakes hotel in Eagan is toasting its five-year anniversary with more than champagne. Read more...

From Brainstorming to Bios: How Trade Show Planners Are Putting AI to Work

Press Release | October 13, 2025

Here’s how event professionals are successfully implementing artificial intelligence tools across various aspects of event planning—from creative ideation and agenda development to marketing and operations—and how new users can incorporate AI into their event workflows. Read more...

Industry insights: The rise of luxury in events

Press Release | October 13, 2025

According to data and projections from Market Research Future’s report: ‘Corporate Luxury Event Market Research Report – Forecast to 2034’, the corporate luxury event market is expected to grow significantly, from USD 343.22 bn in 2025 to 515.88 bn by 2034. Read more...

Meetings and Events: Technology Tools and Trends and Benchmarks

Press Release | October 13, 2025

Meeting attendees and delegates are looking for value and the opportunity to get something out of a meeting, event, or conference they are attending. Recent economic slowdowns have shown that companies understand the value of their business events in engaging customers at third-party trade shows and their events, as well as engaging and rewarding their employees so that any impact will be minimal. Read more...

Cragun's Resort finishes extensive renovation

Press Release | October 10, 2025

The Minnesota attraction wraps up 45 holes of renovations with the Tom Lehman-configured Dutch Red 9 ahead of hosting the CRMC Championship. Read more...