New Visit Anaheim Leader Brings Hotel and DMO Heft to the Table

Hospitality industry veteran Mike Waterman, who in April was tapped to lead Southern California’s

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Culturally Immersive Group Experiences in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport-Bossier

There’s no other state quite like Louisiana.With roots stretching deep into both French and Spanish heritage and tangling with those of the Acadians

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5 Outdoor Teambuilding Experiences in Monterey and Santa Cruz, California

While many in the U.S. are experiencing record snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures this winter, Monterey and Santa Cruz, California, are sitting at a

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Where Meetings Meet Fun—Discover Lancaster

With more than 1 million square feet of combined meeting space and over 8,000 overnight rooms, Lancaster County has the accommodations you’ve been

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WATCH: Iconic Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Implodes in Spectacular Fashion

This week the iconic Tropicana Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip was demolished with an implosion and fireworks show during this year's IMEX

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The Z: How Gen Z Was Included and Where They Belonged at IMEX America 2023

A lovely friend of mine by the name of Laura Lewis once said to me, “IMEX is the Disney World of the meetings and events industry.”   I

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The Z - How Gen Z Was Included and Where They Belonged at IMEX America 2023

GSA Changing Per-Diems; AH&LA Urges Protest

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Visit San Antonio Places Two New National Sales Managers

 Visit San Antonio has placed two national sales managers, Amanda Tutor and Brenda Berrones. Tutor was promoted to national sales manager for

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The Future of the Attendee Experience

As the line between in-person and digital events continues to blur, attendee expectations have shifted due to the integration of technology into

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Take Your Meetings to the Next Level in Dallas

It’s not hard to get why Dallas is one of America’s top convention cities and has been named the No. 1 business-friendly city in the country. Dallas

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Jason Dunn Stands Tall for Black Meeting Professionals

Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), is a meetings industry leader that stands tall for his constituents

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New Orleans Is Built To Host

New Orleans is Built To Host meetings and events. An authentic and diverse community that welcomes all to meet, gather and be inspired by the

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This Year’s SITE Young Leaders Conference Is Focused on the Future

A few days before thousands of people from around the world pack the tradeshow floor at

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SITE Young Leaders Conference 2022

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

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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.

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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

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Prince Edward Island Provides Authentic Group Experiences in Canada

In the Atlantic Ocean along Canada’s east coast and tucked in between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia sits Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward

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Helping Veterans Through Songwriting, With CreatiVets

Non-profit organization CreatiVets helps veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries by teaming them with

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Visit Orlando Names Tammy McCormick Director of Destination Experience

Visit Orlando announced the appointment of Tammy McCormick as director of destination experience. In her role, McCormick will lead Visit Orlando’s

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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

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