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  • Rio Las Vegas draws first blood in the battle over resort fees. Will others follow?

  • Solutions for senior planners seeking upward mobility.

  • Did the ADA go too far by ejecting attendees from its conference?

  • Plus, the struggles of an Iran-based planner and reviving the industry’s event security coalition.

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Rio Las Vegas Waives Resort Fees for Groups

Rio Las Vegas Waives Resort Fees for Groups

by Andrea Doyle

As planners scrutinize every line item in event budgets, Rio Las Vegas is turning one of hospitality's most unpopular charges into a competitive advantage. The bigger question is whether other Vegas resorts will feel pressure to match it.
Meeting Planning’s Executive Ceiling Problem

Meeting Planning’s Executive Ceiling Problem

by Barbara Scofidio

Senior planners often say they feel trapped in their roles, with no upward mobility. The good news is that there is opportunity beyond the meeting department.
Police Eject Attendees From Diabetes Conference — Did the Association Go Too Far?

Police Eject Attendees From Diabetes Conference — Did the Association Go Too Far?

by Andrea Doyle

As meetings become increasingly vulnerable to political tensions and activism, planners are forced to decide where to draw the line between free expression and disruption.

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