Almost all the CVBs and destinations in Florida were affected by Hurricane Irma in September 2017.While some hotels going through renovations at the
July 20, 2021
How Baltimore Hosted Its First Major Convention Since the Onset of COVID-19
“This is a proud city,” I heard someone say about Baltimore, during a media FAM hosted by Visit Baltimore and Destinations International (DI) ahead
April 09, 2019
Buffalo-Niagara Architectural and Natural Landmarks Are Built for Groups
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Buffalo, N.Y., experienced a revolution in American architecture. The towers, civic buildings and other
October 16, 2013
Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos steal the arts scene in New Mexico
Is New Mexico the new Hollywood? That’s the question Fox News asked as AMC’s hit TV series Breaking Bad, filmed in and around
April 28, 2011
University Venues
Whether meeting planners are seeking a peerless spectator sports outing or on the lookout for team-building options that build winning bonds, college
May 08, 2019
The Wednesday Wrap: Of Death and Marijuana
Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson reviews the week's most interesting stories, including a discussion
May 08, 2019
The Wednesday Wrap: Of Death and Marijuana
Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson reviews the week's most interesting stories, including a discussion
January 22, 2013
Miami/Fort Lauderdale
More CoverageCVB Contacts - Miami/Fort LauderdaleThe
March 22, 2013
New & Improved
Meetings Focus set out to discover the convention center news that planners can use, and the current and recent activity is simply staggering. Here
October 09, 2024
Top Maritz Lawyer on Contracts, AI and Other Legal Trends Shaping the Industry
Jill Blood, vice president and deputy general council for global meetings giant Maritz, is on the forefront of legal issues that are impacting the
July 06, 2012
Jetsetter
From the functional to the quirky, check out the latest gadgets for globetrotters, including high-tech tools, simple problem-solvers and some out-of-
September 04, 2019
Sustainability Questions and Considerations for Convention Centers
What should planners consider when selecting a sustainable city and convention center for their next event? What sustainability questions should they
September 29, 2020
How a Disney World Hotel Handled the MLS COVID-19 Bubble
In summer 2020, Major League Soccer decided to play its 2020 MLS Is Back tournament in a “bubble” to dramatically decrease the chances that COVID-19
August 16, 2011
Family-Friendly Meetings
With so many families short on both cash and leisure time, it’s little wonder that family-friendly meetings are a fast-growing segment of the
August 08, 2018
Southwest Michigan Offers Full Slate of New Developments
With a recent surge of growth, the cities of Southwest Michigan are ready to host more groups and events. New-builds and property restorations are
September 01, 2021
Iconic Texas Filming Destinations That Add Box Office Appeal to Meetings
Created in 1971 to support development of the Lone Star State film industry, the Texas Film Commission (TFC) celebrated its 50th anniversary this May
September 04, 2019
Sustainability Questions and Considerations for Convention Centers
What should planners consider when selecting a sustainable city and convention center for their next event? What sustainability questions should they
August 14, 2018
ABCs of AV: Saving Big on Audiovisual Services
Meeting and event audiovisual is one of those things as an attendee you often don’t notice until it blows you away—or blows up a meeting
January 25, 2019
3 Medical Meeting Compliance Programs for Planners
Planning any type of meeting or event is always a stress-inducing affair, but with the rampant regulations in the murky world of pharmaceutical and