New and Renovated Eastern Hotels and Maryland's Newest Resort

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Grand Hyatt Seattle Announces Additions to Leadership Team

Grand Hyatt Seattle announced additions to its leadership team, including a new general manager, director of sales and director of operations.  

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Nebraska Teambuilding Activities That Bring Groups Together

As in-person meetings come back in 2022, many attendees are gathering face to face for the first time in a few years. After many hours spent behind

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Charcuterie and Caves experience in Lincoln, Nebraska

Maritz CEO David Peckinpaugh on Industry Trends, From PCMA Convening Leaders

How are meetings and events faring as the worst of the pandemic seems to be in the past, and where are we headed as new headwinds confront the

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Elevating the F&B Experience

For many of us in the industry for 25-plus years, we have seen many things—in fact, by early 2020, we often professed to have “seen it all” when it

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Sustainability: Back on the Front Burner

Many feared the pandemic would put important meetings and conventions issues such as sustainability on the back burner as the industry recovers from

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Venues and Activities Only in Charlotte, North Carolina

When one big city opens a successful new attraction, every other big city wants to follow suit by welcoming a franchise of its own. The increase

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Destination Cleveland Promotes Gordan Taylor III to Chief Sales Officer

Destination Cleveland announced the promotion of Gordon Taylor III to chief sales officer from vice president of sales and services, effective Jan. 1

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Gordon Taylor III, Chief Sales Officer, Destination Cleveland

Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy $140 Million Per Day

*Editors Note: This story has been updated from its initial version published on September 29, 2023 to include more accurate and up-to-date

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The Engagement Equation

As meeting professionals skill up to greet the new age of meetings and events, it’s more important than ever to re-evaluate and update the defined

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Atlanta's Gas South Convention Center Expansion and More Southern Property News

Florida JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa opened last month on the beaches of Clearwater. The 162-room resort features a JW Kids

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Gas South Convention Center Rendering

BREAKING NEWS: IMEX Frankfurt Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

IMEX Group cancelled its IMEX Frankfurt exhibition, which was scheduled for May 12-14 in Frankfurt, Germany, due to German federal and state

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Key Results From the 2023 Meetings Today Trends Survey

Are we out of the woods yet when it comes to the pandemic? The jury still seems to be out, but there are solid signs that business event planners

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How to Plan and Organize a Marathon: 8 Expert Tips From Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski

This past spring, I crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon.It was my fifth marathon, and it took just as much planning, training and grit as

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5 C's to Building a Better Team With Lee Rubin

Meetings Today sat down with Lee Rubin, keynote speaker and one of two featured speakers at this July's

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Omni's Big Brand and Customer Experience Refresh, With Dan Surette

Omni Hotels & Resorts has embarked on its first brand refresh in more than a decade, coinciding with an impressive

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Los Angeles Holds the Most Unique Venues in the US

Only in Los Angeles can you find the most unique venues in the U.S. Los Angeles is home to the most unique, top-tier venues in

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4 Tucson Venues for Space and Science Fans

Tucson, Arizona, has long beckoned groups with its picturesque, wide-open desert landscapes and luxury resorts.

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Dive Into Florida’s Premier Beachfront Group Venue

Nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Florida is known for its beautiful stretch of beach and boardwalk. The one-of-a-kind Hollywood

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Cvent Connect 2018 Breaks Records—and New Tech Ground—Amid Industry Optimism

“The Power of Live” was the theme of Cvent Connect 2018 in

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