Southwest Florida Back in Business One Year After Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Idalia was all over the news in August as Floridians once again braced for a seasonal hurricane. Not to minimize any hurricane, but

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Explore The Shifting Trends in Incentive Travel Destination Selection

After a pandemic freeze on international incentive programs, travel award winners are once again venturing beyond the borders to global destinations

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Reforms Lure Major Convention Back to Chicago

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ASAE Purchases Convene Green Alliance

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Southwest Airlines to Buy AirTran

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The Z: Planning for the Gen Z Attendee

There’s a mystery to Gen Z that I think even we as members of the generation can’t quite figure out for ourselves.We are self-driven, fiercely

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Critical Contract Clauses

In the high-stakes world of meeting planning, a watertight contract can make the difference between a seamless experience and a legal nightmare.

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Where Does Javier Cano Find the Time to Be So Awesome and Inspiring?

Native Los Angeleno Javier Cano wears many hats, from overseeing 10 hotels in Greater Los Angeles, including LA LIVE’s JW Marriott and The Ritz-

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Here’s What to Expect at IMEX America 2023

Attendees at IMEX America will notice more than a few new elements at this year’s show, including major session format shifts, programming addressing

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9 Meetings-Friendly Properties in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson

From a historical property that celebrated its grand opening nearly a century ago and welcomed guests including past presidents and iconic

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The Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix

Austin Is Growing Rapidly, And So Are Its Options for Meetings

In a city called “The Live Music Capital of the World,” you can trust that events are a part of Austin, Texas’ fabric. Its amenities and allure for

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Hilton Hospitality for Nashville Fliers

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Providence Is the Complete Package for Meetings

This February, Rhode Island Commerce, the Ocean State’s economic development organization, revealed its new “All That” tourism slogan.  

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These Fast-Growing Texas Markets Have It All for Meetings

There’s little “small” talk when describing the immense scale and indomitable spirit of the Texas experience.  “There’s a vastness here, and

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Sultry Savannah Makes History Come Alive at Meetings Today LIVE! South

The historic city of Savannah, drenched in Southern Gothic literary mystique and draped with Spanish moss hanging from the scores of elder live oaks

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Photo of welcome reception at Meetings Today LIVE! South in Savannah.

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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VISIT Milwaukee Adds Four New Team Members and Promotes Internally

VISIT Milwaukee has hired four new individuals and promoted four in a variety of roles. Among the promoted are Christina Fox as senior convention

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Milwaukee Hires and Promotions

Austin Moving Forward With $1.6B Convention Center Expansion

Plans for a major redevelopment and expansion of Austin Convention Center are moving forward after the City of Austin announced it is issuing a RFQ (

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U.S. Travel Hires Ishma Haider as Vice President, Group Travel

U.S. Travel Association announced the addition of Ishma Haider as vice president, group travel, a new position that will help bolster the association

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The Z: Understanding the Importance of Mentorship in the Meetings Industry

There are a lot of things about my job that I’m thankful for: the flexibility of my work-from-home schedule, the creativity I’m allowed in my stories

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The Z: Understanding the Importance of Mentorship in the Meetings Industry