Atlanta Shows Off Its New Conventions Developments During ASAE Annual

Atlanta always embraces the future, and its meetings and conventions product has benefited from major new improvements highlighted by a luxe new

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Photo of Atlanta skyline and Centennial Olympic Park.

Immerse Your Meeting Attendees in ‘West of Zen’ Culture at Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel

Part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, the upscale Renaissance Hotels collection—comprised of more than 150 properties across 34 countries—is

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The Studio Chefs Table at Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel

Dear Ashley: 8 Apps I Live By When Traveling and Planning Around The World

Dear Ashley, It’s been a long time since I’ve led an event outside of the United States and I’m feeling a bit rusty navigating the

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Team Achieve visiting the local area of Playa del Carmen, Mexico ahead of our big event

Venetian Resort Las Vegas Announces $188 Million Convention Center Renovation

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas recently announced plans to spend $188 million renovating its convention center over the next few years. The

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Lone Star to L’étoile: People and Places From the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley

Bonjour mes amis!By the time you read this, I will have been living and working remotely in Les Praz, France, in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, for

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Laurie Sharp climbing mountains in Les Praz, France, in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley.

Phoenix Is Enjoying an Economic Expansion That Is Fueling Stunning New Hotels and Renovations

The Valley of the Sun, which encompasses the Arizona cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Mesa, Tempe and others, is shining bright these days,

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Boise, Pocatello and Sun Valley, Idaho, Are Polishing Their Meetings Cred

With stunning natural scenery, a thriving luxury ski resort town and a capital city that has become a magnet for the tech industry and migration from

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Photo of Argryos Performing Arts Center, Sun Valley.

5 Meaningful Reasons to Meet at MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (MGM Resorts) has built a reputation for being a stellar

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Lake Bellagio

New Business Book for Kids Charts the Future

Got an aspiration-inclined youngster on your holiday gift-giving list?  Frequent Meetings Today contributor, futurist and leadership expert

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Cover of L Is for Leadership: An A to Z Guide to the Future of Business. 

9 Inviting Outdoor Venues in Phoenix and Scottsdale

With more than 69,000 guest rooms at over 500 hotels and resorts in the Greater Phoenix area—and new developments pushing those numbers up—it’s not

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Exterior of Palma in Phoenix

Ogden, Utah Creates Unforgettable Meetings From Mountains to Metro

Seasoned meeting planners know that finding the right destination is key to the success of an event. Not only quality venues and lodging have to be

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Looking at the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden along Historic 25th Street

5 Must-Try Restaurants to Visit When Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska

Philadelphia has the Philly cheesesteak. Chicago has deep-dish pizza. New Orleans has the po’boy, and Baltimore has the crabcake. But Omaha, Nebraska

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Only in Omaha!

Dear Ashley: No Site Visit? No Problem. Assess Your Destination From Afar.

Dear Ashley, I plan a lot of meetings in the U.S., but rarely have the time or budget to do a hotel site inspection before signing a

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Corporate volunteers cooked and served breakfast at Miriam’s Kitchen

Anaheim’s Strong Recovery Fueled by New Developments

Anaheim, California, is officially on the comeback. As of August, Visit Anaheim reported 2022 confirmed bookings for the Anaheim Convention Center

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Grand Plaza at Anaheim Convention Center

How Marriott is Staying on Top of Industry Trends

The journey to create a more inclusive meetings and events industry is ongoing, and year after year, new projects and programs are being

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Marriott International Luxury Brands Booth at IMEX America 2022

4 Houston Venues That Tap Into Art and History

With an expanding footprint that could fit Boston, Minneapolis, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. within its borders

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 Houston mural

How Irving, Texas, has Transformed Into a Bleisure Magnet

Visit Irving Executive Director Maura Gast shares how this Dallas Metroplex convention magnet, often described as the "headquarters of headquarters

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Noteworthy New Hotels and Renovations in the Caribbean and Cancun (2023)

In early June, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) delighted the travel industry with its first Caribbean Week since the pandemic. Held in New

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Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort by Meliá beach area, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

On the Scene: Exploring Toronto, Canada’s Diversity Capital, Through Venues and Cuisine

The streets of Toronto’s Kensington Market neighborhood are lined with vintage houses that have been transformed into funky business storefronts.

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Toronto Sign in Nathan Phillips Square

Calgary Meeting Venues Saddle Up for an Inclusive Future

In the Marriott Downtown Calgary, a mixologist torched pieces of cedar to create smoky cocktail glasses for the hotel’s signature old fashioned.

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Photo of Calgary skyline with snow-capped mountains in the distance.