Maritz Lands Current MPI Board Chair as Global Head, Business Events Solutions

April 1 saw the start of Jim Russell’s tenure as global head, business events solutions, for Maritz. After 36 years on the supplier side of the

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Jim Russell headshot

Charlottesville, Virginia Gets New Conference Center at UVA

Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center debuted April 6 on the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville, a two-hour drive from

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Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center grand ballroom foyer

Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel to Debut in Nashville Plus More Hotel News From the South

Florida Loews Miami Beach Hotel has renovated its 790

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Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel signature guest room

Chef David Ruiz Brings a Fine-Dining Credo and Dedication to Mentorship to Convention Center Cuisine

David Ruiz, executive chef of the Greater Kansas City area’s Overland Park Convention Center (OPCC), has made quite a mark during his first year and

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David Ruiz (left) and the preparation of risotto in a pan.

Four Major Meeting Hotels to debut in Calgary, Plus More New Properties in the West

ArizonaThe 40-acre Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley

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Calgary Skyline, aerial view

Ensuring Great Service for High-End Meetings

While every corporate and association planner knows how steeply costs are rising for their events, those responsible for coordinating executive

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Atlanta Ramps Up More Than $950 Million in New Developments Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Leading up to FIFA World Cup, Atlanta is investing over $950 million in downtown developments that will also impact its meetings and events offering

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Daytime in Downtown

Visiting a Palm Coast Favorite That Delivers for Meetings and Events

Nestled on the pristine shores of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Florida’s historic city of St. Augustine, Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa is

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Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa

3 Resorts Offering Authentic Destination Experiences and Activities for Groups

If you’re a meeting planner looking for it all under one roof, destination resorts may prove to be the perfect one-stop shops.Typically, meeting

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Paws Up Montana's Sunrise Workshop

New Special-Event Venue Coming to Las Vegas Strip This Fall

Country-music star Luke Combs has partnered with Opry Entertainment Group and Caesars Entertainment on a new restaurant/bar and special-event venue

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Choose Chicago CSO Predicts Bright Future for Tourism and Economy

“It’s a new day in Chicago,” said Dustin Arnheim, chief sales officer at Choose Chicago.  Arnheim was recently promoted by the DMO. In his

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Dustin Arnheim

Salt Lake City’s Living Olympic Legacy Is a Master Class in Event Planning and Tourism Development

Last October, Visit Salt Lake came to New York City to talk about the destination’s immersive “five senses” appeal, which includes unique experiences

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Salt Lake City. Credit: Visit Salt Lake

Visit Baltimore Names Kireem Swinton as President and CEO

A 24-year hospitality-industry veteran, Kireem Swinton has been appointed by the Baltimore Convention and Tourism Board (a.k.a. Visit Baltimore) to

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Meeting Planners Have More to Discover in Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City, Maryland’s 10 miles of beaches and historic boardwalk have drawn families and leisure travelers to the Mid-Atlantic coast for generations

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Spain Wine Bar, Ocean City, Maryland

The Many Ways Groups Can Take Advantage of Seattle’s Compact Downtown Core

Seattle is one of the 20 largest metro areas in the country, ranking 18th in population size and 15th by land area. The destination’s big-city

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Downtown Seattle. Credit: Rachael Jones for Visit Seattle

Orlando World Center Marriott Dazzles With a Ballroom Makeover

Of course, the world’s largest Marriott is nestled in Orlando, Florida—the undisputed champion of meetings and events! This city buzzes with energy,

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Orlando World Center Marriott

Be Different: Unforgettable Meetings at Disneyland® Resort

Ready for meeting magic? Disney Meetings & Events experts at Disneyland® Resort can help create unforgettable experiences and one-of-a-kind

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Disneyland® Hotel

Meet Well: Wellness-First Events at MGM Resorts

As expectations for work and travel shift, wellness has become a defining component of modern events. Today’s attendees don’t just want efficient

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Yoga on the beach at Mandalay Bay

High-Impact Meetings in Historic Williamsburg

Williamsburg delivers more than just meeting space—it offers a historic setting where American history meets elevated hospitality.  With

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Governor's Palace at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Caribe Royale Orlando Completes $160 Million Expansion to Meeting Space

Fresh off a $160 million reimagination, Caribe Royale Orlando isn't just maintaining the gold standard; it’s raising it. As Orlando’s only AAA Four

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