“Sometimes it takes a grand madness to have the vision to build a place we’ve never experienced before,” said U2 lead singer Bono in a behind-the-
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How Marquee Events and Major Investments Are Boosting the Global Draw of Las Vegas
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Kris Singleton
Omni Hotels appointed Kris Singleton as the brand's new chief information officer. In this role, she will oversee enterprise-wide IT vision, creating
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K.C. Hotel Creates Special High-Tech Space
KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center has capped off a two-year, $22 million renovation with the completion of Tangent at Westin,
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State-of-the-Art Attendee Safety at the Georgia World Congress Center Campus
At 220 acres, the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) campus is one of the largest such convention offerings in the world, containing the nearly 4
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The Top Tech Minds of Maritz on How AI Will Transform the Meetings Industry
In short order, generative artificial intelligence has consumed the meetings and events industry, with educational sessions at its major industry
May 01, 2019
From Chatbots to Ultra-Healthy F&B: IACC’s Mark Cooper Sheds Light on the Latest Meetings Trends
Meetings, like the world around them, are changing at warp speed, and keeping up on the latest trends is imperative for planners wishing to cater to
March 27, 2017
Next Best Thing to Being There
When planners can’t go on-site to review and analyze a prospective venue for a meeting or event, it’s imperative to use a combination of
July 15, 2011
StarCite, Experient Create Meetings Tool
Experient, a meetings management firm, and StarCite, a web-based meetings technology provider, teamed up to offer MeetingsComplete, a service and
July 27, 2022
Nashville’s Facility and F&B Scene Is Hotter Than Its Signature Hot Chicken
Nashville’s hospitality and tourism industry is on a tear. According to hospitality data and analytics company STR, Nashville trailed only
March 05, 2014
Noble Investment Obtains Four Ohio Marriotts
CLEVELAND, OhioNoble Investment Group ("Noble") recently acquired four Residence Inn by Marriott hotels within the greater Cleveland, Ohio, metro
February 21, 2014
Key Notes: Rock On!
Are You Ready to Rock?!? Yes, I know, it’s a redundant question, gentle reader, but we’re cranking up the amps to
September 02, 2009
Talking Tech
There has been wide distribution of the newest generation of smart phones such as iPhones, Blackberries, Treos and all the others, along with a vast
January 13, 2016
Marriott and PCMA Talk Next-Gen Trends
Marriott and PCMA assembled a group of experts from various fields—not necessarily within the meetings industry—to discuss their thoughts
August 13, 2018
Cleveland’s Convention Center Campus Keeps Getting Better!
Just when you thought Cleveland’s Convention Center Campus couldn’t get better, we added new amenities, building additions, Cleveland
August 31, 2021
Cvent on Future Skills for Meeting Professionals
The world of meeting and event planning has been changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic made its unwelcome presence felt. But in truth, it’
May 10, 2012
Five Secrets to Great Events
The National Conference Center has unveiled five secrets to knock the socks off your meeting attendees. According to Eric Whitson, director of
August 23, 2016
Hotel RL Spokane Completes Conversion
SPOKANE, Wash.Inspired by Spokane's local culture, Hotel RL Spokane at the
July 04, 2018
Cleveland’s Convention Center Campus Keeps Getting Better!
Just when you thought Cleveland’s Convention Center Campus couldn’t get better, we added new amenities, building additions, Cleveland
October 10, 2011
Mobile Meets Meetings
Remember when it was the height of rudeness to be pecking away on your smart phone while in a meeting session? Well, the days of even intermittent
August 31, 2016
Interview With 3 Hospitality Industry Educators
Three professors in our industry graciously gave their time to help us understand what they teach now and what we may need as part of the curriculum