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The Hot List: 5 Things to Do in Yellowknife, Canada

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June 1, 2026

Who Wore It Best at the Met Gala? The Tent

What the event at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art can teach planners about turning...

May 27, 2026

Research and White Papers

Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey

The latest findings point to an industry that is adjusting, not retreating.

Meeting Planner Salary Survey 2024

Northstar's exclusive research reveals planners' pay, job satisfaction, chief concerns, long-range plans and more.

Convention Cities Index 2024

More room to meet and a rise in safety levels have made key destinations in the U.S. and around the world more attractive for hosting large events.

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Precision Staffing for Each Gathering

Successful events are built by on-site teams assembled with purpose — where every role, skill set and perspective is aligned with the experience being delivered.

Enhancing and Measuring Event Sustainability

In a recent Northstar Meetings Group webinar, experts discussed key metrics and strategies for planners.

Collaborating With Law Enforcement on Event Security

Event safety becomes a mainstream media talking point when incidents like the disturbance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner occur. How do you prepare?

The Legal Risks of Labeling Event Food Incorrectly

New food-labeling laws are coming. The question is whether your venues and catering partners will be ready — and whether you will demand it of them before they are legally required to provide it.

Allergy-Label Laws Are Coming — Is Your Event F&B Ready?

On July 1, California becomes the first state to mandate allergen disclosure on menus. Other states are following. Here's what event planners need to know.

Stova Shakes Up Leadership, Names New CEO

The event management technology platform has promoted former president and CFO Anupam Palit to lead the company, while Kirk Ziehm moves to a strategic role.

Cvent Finalizes Acquisition of Webinar Platform ON24

The all-cash deal, which was announced in December, adds the well-established webinar-and-engagement tech provider — and its corporate enterprise business — to Cvent's portfolio.

The Hot List: 5 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi

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