News + insights
News + happenings
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September 23: In the Lead: Cypress Planning Group named a 2024 Best Women-Owned Business in NewOrleansCityBusiness' spotlight issue celebrating women-owned businesses in the Greater New Orleans region.
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September 5: Co-Founder and Partner, Angele du Passage, shares her expertise in Meetings Today with the 8 Key Strategies for Effective Hotel Partnerships. Drawing from her experience as an ex-hotelier, Angele provides valuable insights on partnering with hotels to enhance collaborative and drive successful outcomes for you and your client. Tap into these key insights here.
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August 9: CPG celebrates National Book Lovers Day! Peek into some of our favorite reads. 📖
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July 18: New Orleans made history by becoming the first U.S. city to host the prestigious Bocuse d'Or Americas and America's Pastry Cup competitions. Dive in for more here.
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July 8: We know that a destination is more than just a spot on the map — it's a key ingredient to a successful meeting. Check out our Mid-Year in Sourcing to take a peek at some of the unique top-tier destinations and hotel properties we've contracted on behalf of our clients so far this year. 🌍🏨
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May 22: CPG "crafted our experience" at MPI WEC 2024 in Louisville! Take a look at our recap.
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May 19: Travel expands our horizons, enriches our experiences, and creates lasting memories. ✨ Cypress Planning Group celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week!
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May 11: Cypress Planning Group turns 9 years old and celebrates 9 Years of Cypress Planning Group! 🎉
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April 11: Meetings matter — Cypress Planning Group celebrated the power of gathering with Global Meetings Industry Day 2024!
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March 4: Kathan Dearman was honored in the 2024 Edition of the Smart Women in Meetings recognition. Follow here to read more.
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February 29: Take 5: Cypress Planning Group talks with Smart Meetings about Innovative Event Execution and the Art of Event Storytelling. Click here to read more.
Insights + resources
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Start planning your 2025 calendar with ease! Explore the comprehensive 2025 Meeting Industry Event Calendar from Meetings Today for must-attend events and key dates.
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Spooky season is upon us, and so are some eerie changes to European travel. Here's everything you need to know about Europe’s new entry system. ✈️🎃
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Don't let your IMEX experience leave you feeling exhausted! From mindful sessions to wellness activities, dive into these well-being tips to discover how you can make the most of your time at IMEX and leave inspired, not exhausted.
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Angele du Passage shares her expertise in Meetings Today with the 8 Key Strategies for Effective Hotel Partnerships. Drawing from her experience as an ex-hotelier, Angele provides valuable insights on partnering with hotels to enhance collaborative and drive successful outcomes for you and your client. Tap into these key insights here.
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Explore the latest insights from MeetingsNet on speaker trends for this year, and find out the keys to securing storytellers who captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression on the podium. Follow here for more.
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Are you in tune with what your attendees really want? The latest Freeman Trends Report shines a light on what event attendees are really looking for in 2024. Click here to read more and stay ahead of the curve.
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Get some great perspective on negotiating contracts that work for your budget while minimizing financial risk. Read MeetingsNet's "Meeting Contracts: Advice for the New, Unruly Environment".
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The meeting experience is often more about how attendees feel rather than what they think. Click here to read ways to transform your events to generate opportunities for gratitude.
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We know as meeting planners that there are always a thousand things in the air - take a look at some of these suggestions on stress busting: Essential De-Stressing Tips for Meeting Planners.
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Need meetings insight? Look to the below for meetings tips from some of our favorite resources, and for more support, find out how we can help.
Industry events + upcoming
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Are we attending? Stay tuned to see what industry events you can find CPG at next!
Find CPG here in 2024...
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MPI WEC 2024 · May 20-22, 2024, Louisville, Kentucky
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FLEX Summer Camp 2024 · July 31, 2024, Leesburg, Virginia
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Summer BBQ Battle with the CVBs · August 7, 2024, Alexandria, Virginia
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Smart Woman Summit 2024 · August 16, 2024, Las Vegas, Nevada
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LSAE 2024 Convention · September 8-10, 2024, Lafayette, Louisiana
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IMEX America 2024 · October 8-10, 2024, Las Vegas, Nevada
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CVB Reps Winter 2024 · December 2024, Washington, D.C.
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PCMA Convening Leaders 2025 · January 12-15, 2025, Houston, Texas
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Industry + events: Check out the links below to see what events are happening in the meetings community.
And don't miss out on...
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The Complete List Of Every Major Meetings Industry Event In 2025 from Meetings Today.
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