IllinoisThe recently opened Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile situated on Erie Street puts guests in the heart of Chicago’s
February 26, 2024
Historic Eastern Property Updates and a New Meetings Program
Massachusetts Southbridge’s Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center was rebranded to the Wellsworth Hotel. The change of name, brand
November 13, 2023
Meetings Today LIVE! Makes a Splash in Punta Cana
Meetings Today LIVE! took its Corporate/Incentive event to the sunny beaches of the Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana November 12-15, showing off its
October 04, 2023
Innovation Is on Tap at Google Xi CoLaboratory at IMEX America 2023
Attendees at IMEX America 2023 are in for
February 02, 2024
What’s New, and What’s To Come, Across the Coastal Carolinas
Lining the Atlantic Ocean coastlines of North and South Carolina are popular meetings destinations with more to offer than just sand and sunshine.
December 18, 2023
Destination DC Announces Two New Executive Team Promotions
Destination DC (DDC) announced that Claire Carlin has been named senior vice president, partnerships and alliances and Tara Miller has been appointed
January 16, 2024
Signia by Hilton Debuts Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center HQ Hotel
Hilton announced the opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta hotel, the first Signia by Hilton property in the state of Georgia and the
July 24, 2013
Convene Begins National Expansion in Virginia
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January 07, 2024
Destination and Site Selection: Set Priorities–Take No Shortcuts
We navigated the worst (to date) of COVID. Now, with staffing shortages at destinations and venues (hotels, convention centers, offsite spaces) and
February 28, 2024
3 Luxury Resort Trends to Watch in 2024
Last year was the year of meetings roaring back following a tough stretch from 2020-2022. Despite the setback in group business—or maybe because of
January 11, 2024
Choose Chicago Announces Lynn Osmond to Step Down as President and CEO
President and CEO of Choose Chicago, Lynn Osmond, will leave the official sales and marketing organization promoting Chicago tourism effective
March 06, 2024
A List of Women in Hospitality Recently Promoted to C-Suite and Executive Positions
According to a recent survey by PCMA Foundation and Business Events Sydney, men hold 80% of the industry’s C-level positions, despite the industry as
January 22, 2024
Invisible Cities Offers Unique City Tours and Breaks Down Homelessness Stigmas
Can travel and meetings have a positive, meaningful impact on the world? Zakia Moulaoui Guery thinks so. The United Nations estimates that
November 16, 2023
Dream Big: California Leads the Way for Memorable Meetings
Leading on the most important issues of today and always providing diversity of choice, there’s a place for every meeting in California—and planners
February 26, 2024
Recent Global Hotel Openings and Dubai's Highly Anticipated Lifestyle Destination
AustraliaIn Western Australia, the much-anticipated Hilton Garden Inn has opened its doors in the seaside town of Busselton. Located just a short
October 26, 2023
In the Huddle: Q&A with Sam Joffray, President and CEO, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee
In 1995, Sam Joffray founded Concept Matters, an event and new media solutions company serving blue-chip clients including the New Orleans Saints,
December 06, 2023
Omni Hotels and Groups360 Announce Instant Booking Expansion
ShapeOmni Hotels & Resorts became the latest in a long string of hotel companies that have joined forces with Groups360 to expand their Instant
September 29, 2023
A British Icon Restored and More Global Hotel Upgrades and Openings
China In Macau’s Cotai Strip lies the newly opened W Macau – Studio City, a new hotel integrated into Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s Studio