Mindful Meetings Checklist

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment without judgment, and mindful meetings are the future of meetings. As it becomes

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Iowa Welcomes Revamped Hotel and Convention Complex

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide have announced the opening of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention

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10 Wicked Good Reasons to Meet in Boston

From outstanding facilities and building services to unparalleled accessibility and legendary attractions, we can’t think of a reason why you

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The Future of the Attendee Experience

As the line between in-person and digital events continues to blur, attendee expectations have shifted due to the integration of technology into

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Here’s What Hotels and Resorts Are Doing to Enhance Health and Sanitation Standards

Communities across the globe have worked to curb the spread of

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Hotel at Avalon Builds Alpharetta Meetings Buzz

ALPHARETTA, Ga.The Hotel at

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The Meeting Planner of the Future

At the end of May, Hot Topic presented a dialogue on The Meeting of the Future. This time, we're looking at what it will take to plan those meetings.

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Meetings Mean Business Canada Coalition Calls for Government Support of Meetings and Business Events Industry

Following Canada’s federal budget announcement March 28 and alongside the efforts of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) March 30, the Meetings Mean

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Marriott Expands Business Travel Offerings

BETHESDA, Md.Marriott International, Inc. announced it will continue to expand its offerings to

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Kentucky Marriott Spruces Up Guest Rooms

COVINGTON, Ky.The Courtyard Cincinnati Covington is celebrating the completion of a $2.5 million room renovation project that aims to combine comfort

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Meetings-Friendly Aloft Debuts in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITYStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its rapidly growing Aloft brand has arrived in Oklahoma City. Aloft

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Q&A with Howard Feiertag and Rod Abraham

Following are responses from interviews I recently conducted with two of MPI’s founders who both are long-time meetings industry educators:

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Site Selection Q&A with Melissa Belluomini

Q&A with Melissa Belluomini, Director of Marketing Hyatt Regency Santa ClaraWe spoke with Melissa Belluomini to learn what

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Latest + Greatest: Montgomery County

Situated in the new Pike & Rose development, the Canopy by Hilton Washington DC

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Washington Marriott Wardman Park Upgrades Meeting Space

WASHINGTON, D.C. Upgraded exhibit spaces at the

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Westin Debuts Small Meeting Areas Brandwide

Westin Hotels & Resorts has announced a new workspace concept that re-invents the old business center model to meet the changing needs of today

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DMAI Forms Strategic Committees

Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) established three new committees focused on the areas of advocacy, technology and social

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Going paperless at your next event

Going paperless at your next event is important for both the economic and environmental bottom lines (and it’s also an easy first step when

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Tampa Transformation for Downtown Meetings Hotel

TAMPA, Fla.Driftwood Hospitality Management has announced the completion of a nearly year-long renovation program at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. The

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Orange County Hotel Adds Lux Club Lounge

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. Island Hotel Newport Beach has announced the grand opening of the Island Club. The 2,000-square-foot lounge situated on the

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