Atlanta always embraces the future, and its meetings and conventions product has benefited from major new improvements highlighted by a luxe new
June 05, 2023
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
January 30, 2023
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
October 24, 2023
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
February 19, 2024
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
October 13, 2023
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,
July 20, 2023
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
May 30, 2023
5 Meaningful Reasons to Meet at MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (MGM Resorts) has built a reputation for being a stellar
December 06, 2023
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
September 22, 2022
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
April 20, 2023
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
May 13, 2024
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
November 28, 2022
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
December 01, 2022
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
October 12, 2022
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
March 13, 2023
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
December 26, 2023
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
August 22, 2023
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
June 21, 2023
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.
November 27, 2023
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.