It’s not news that the hardworking people who make up the hotel industry—from housekeepers and wait staff to general managers—have their work cut out
December 01, 2020
How Hotels and Convention Centers Are Stepping Up to Meet Hybrid Event Needs
September 25, 2013
Marriott COO Stepping Down After 38 Years with Company
BETHESDA, Md.Marriott International, Inc. announced that Robert J. McCarthy, chief operations officer of the company, will retire at the end of
May 21, 2022
Mastering the New Ecosystem: How to Keep Pace With the Changing World of Events
A dramatic shift in the tools and skills that planners need for success has occurred in the last two years. Throughout an onslaught of new event
March 22, 2017
Florida’s destination experts speak about the future of meetings
What will the future bring to the various regions of Florida and what are some of the trends regarding meetings in those areas? We spoke with the
July 18, 2013
Do's and Dont's for Global Events
DO: Take advantage of local resources to build a reliable network of local contacts: tourist offices, CVBs, global
January 19, 2012
Wi-Fi: The Lifeblood of Events
By Corbin Ball© 2012 Corbin Ball AssociatesAs the use of mobile event apps continues to explode, there is an increasing demand by attendees to
July 22, 2024
Luxury Redefined: How and Why Luxury Meetings and Events Experiences Are Shifting
Nothing demonstrates the current shift in what defines luxury more than hotel brands and property experiences.When I started in this industry, luxury
November 30, 2020
How You Can Find All GBAC STAR-Accredited Facilities in One Place
Since it was unveiled in May, the GBAC STAR accreditation—awarded to
October 31, 2012
‘State of Meetings’ Survey Reveals 6 Key Trends
Destination Hotels & Resorts has announced the results of its 'State of the Meetings Industry' survey. The survey is based on feedback from more
May 11, 2018
Business Travelers Show ‘Rogue Behavior,’ Study Finds
How happy are business travelers from around the world with their travel programs? Why do they book outside of policy and what might motivate them to
July 27, 2012
Grand Opening Planned for LeGrand Center
Fred Julius, chief operating officer for The Wilderman Group, announced the debut of the LeGrand Center to coincide with the exciting events for the
September 28, 2023
International Drive Has a Jewel in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
There are so many advantages to being in the heart of Orlando’s iconic convention district with the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld
October 08, 2012
InterContinental Miami Returns After Makeover
By Hannah Sampson, courtesy of The Miami HeraldOnce the biggest and best upscale hotel in downtown Miami, the InterContinental has found itself
May 23, 2012
Team Building Gets Techie
The competitive advantage today goes to businesses leveraging the power of technology to help drive success. And tech-related activities are top team
March 15, 2018
Which Generation Are You? Pew Research Sets Guidelines
There has been much discussion and research on the Millennial generation. But who exactly is a Millennial? What about Gen Xers? And what will be the
September 29, 2014
Great Hotels of the World Adds Six Properties
LONDONGreat Hotels of the World, the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, has added six new properties to its collection, announcing new
February 16, 2018
Corporate Planner Pros Share Ways to Pull Off Stellar Events
Your single most important activity as a planner is not in the job description: Keeping track of trends and adjusting your business to take advantage
November 28, 2017
Giving Meetings a Higher Purpose
Proving meeting and event ROI is so 2016.Though it’s still a critical measurement tool for meeting planners to prove the value of their events
February 28, 2014
Dazzling DoubleTree Debuts in Dublin
DUBLIN, Ireland DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin-Burlington Road completed an extensive $21.6 million refurbishment of all public areas, guest rooms and