Trends in Convention Center Design, Amenities, and Experiences

In August 2024, ASM Global, the operator of more than 80 convention centers, merged with Legends Hospitality, the manager of more than 350 stadiums,

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How to Use Low and Shoulder Seasons in Desert Destinations

It’s a dry heat.Yeah, we’ve all heard that one about desert destinations before. However, business-event planners shouldn’t tune out when places like

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Pima Air Space Museum panoramic

Destination-wide Cookbook Is a Love Letter to Orlando

Orlando is a world-renowned destination known to many as the “theme park capital of the world.” From the magic of Walt Disney World to the recently

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Photos from Orlando's Kitchen.

NYC Likely to Have Vegas-Style Casino Resort Open by April

Already in operation as a “racino,” Resorts World New York City (RWNYC), set 10 minutes outside JFK International Airport in Queens and 35 minutes

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Bradenton Provides a Fresh Florida Experience for Groups

The future is ripe with possibility for meetings and conventions in the Bradenton area, arguably one of southwest Florida’s best-kept secrets.Just a

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Pool at Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa

How Visit Milwaukee and San Francisco Travel Add a Human Touch to AI

The epochal launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 catapulted the world into a new digital era, with artificial intelligence at its core. ChatGPT

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LeRoy Butler poses in front of a Milwaukee mural for Ask LeRoy. Credit: Visit Milwaukee

Fairfax, Virginia, Meetings Industry Veteran Dean Miller to Retire

Meetings and hospitality industry veteran Dean Miller, national sales manager for

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Dean Miller standing in the foreground of the National Museum of the United States Army.

How Visit KC and VisitNorfolk Are Balancing AI With Authenticity

The epochal launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 catapulted the world into a new digital era, with artificial intelligence at its core. ChatGPT

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Downtown Kansas City skyline. CREDIT Michael Edwards-Visit KC

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

For a breakfast meeting with Hilton Hotel executives, the ballroom at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld was transformed into a slice of sunny

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Majestic Ballroom with chairs.

Raise The Bar In Bourbon City

Louisville, known as Bourbon City, is redefining what it means to host unforgettable meetings and events. With two world-class convention centers, 23

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Louisville's Downtown Waterfront Park.

Where Innovation and Inspiration Meet

There’s something different about meeting in Denver. It could be the 300 sunny days that make the city feel brighter. Maybe it’s the ever-present

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Meet uplifted in Denver where there's 300 days of sunshine.

The Real Meeting Is After the Meeting

Ignite Your ArtistryIn Dallas, creativity is the main event. And it all starts with the beating heart of downtown: Dallas’ nationally-ranked Arts

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Five people enjoy Dallas night life.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Is a Meetings Destination That Prizes the Arts

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, groups can meet while artists take over the streets. On a recent visit, Meetings Today got a chance to experience

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Aerial photo of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan

Marriott's Elite Experience Suite Pop-Up Dazzles the Big Apple

Guests staying at the New York Marriott Marquis October 16 had to be curious about the 13 intricate booths staged on the property’s Terrace meeting

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$50 Million Renovation Underway at Hilton Los Angeles Airport 

Hilton Los Angeles Airport announced a $50 million renovation to its guest rooms ahead of a global travel surge in Los Angeles.  Los Angeles

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Hilton Los Angeles Airport.

How Groups Can Pair Wine With Fine Dining in Napa Valley and Sonoma County

Northern California’s Wine Country is frequently seen through the prism of a wine commercial: soft, sunny vistas of vines, drenched with ropes of

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Valette Wines charcuterie board.

Why Sonoma County and Napa Valley Are Meetings Standouts Beyond Wine

Sonoma CountySonoma County may be one of the top wine regions in the world, but the multifaceted destination offers much more than premium

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How Atlantic City Continues to Strengthen Its Group Appeal

With activations including a classic New Jersey-style breakfast, photo ops with Atlantic City lifeguards, sushi rolls and live demonstrations by Nobu

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Visit Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival July 2025. Credit: Visit Atlantic City

Traveling Without Real ID? It’s Going to Cost You

Just a short 20 years after Congress passed the Real ID Act, which codified the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation of higher security standards for

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woman getting ID checked at airport security checkpoint

Leveraging LinkedIn: Essential Digital-First Strategies for Meeting Planners

In a digital-first world, in addition to coordinating logistics, meeting planners are shaping perception, building trust and creating visibility long

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