Expedia Rolls Out MICE Booking Engine

Expedia, an online travel company, announced its automated MICE online booking engine has

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How California Cities Are Creating More Inclusive Destinations for Meetings

As one of the most diverse states in America, championing open-mindedness and striving for inclusive meetings where attendees feel welcome is woven

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HVMG Acquires Winston-Salem Hotels

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced it acquired two downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina hotels, both

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HVMG Acquires Winston-Salem Convention Hotels

Winston-Salem, N.C.Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced it acquired two downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina hotels, both

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Midwest lake resorts allow groups to relax and recharge

Studies show that when people have access to the beauty of nature, they are less stressed and have increased focus. With that in mind, it’s

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Chicago Hotel Implements Sustainability Initiatives to Help Keep the City Green

“The Earth has a deadline,” at least according to Metronome’s 62-foot-wide, 15-digit electronic clock hanging above Manhattan.   For more

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Westin Buffalo Launches in New York

BUFFALO, N.Y.Westin Hotels & Resorts, a Starwood brand, announced the opening of

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SoCal Beach Hotel Continues Regal Revamp

SANTA MONICA, Calif. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel has announced the completion of a $4.5 million façade renovation.New glass

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Planner’s Perspective: Judy Ellegood

Judy Ellegood // Executive Assistant to the President & CEO Bell Flavors & Fragrances // Northbrook, Ill.Briefly

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San Francisco and Surrounds Brim With Flavorful Experiences

With its dazzling array of ethnic and cutting-edge cuisine, vibrant wine and beer scene, and year-round abundance of locally sourced foods, the San

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Marriott Secures Gaylord Rockies Resort Funds

AURORA, Colo.Marriott International, together with the owner and development partnership led by RIDA Development Corp. and Ares Management, L.P.,

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It’s All About Them: Using AI to Enhance the Participant Experience

In our January and

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South Upgrades and Openings

Florida The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is undergoing a

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Seattle Lodge Wraps Intriguing Expansion

SEATTLECedarbrook Lodge, located less than five minutes from Seattle-Tacoma

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What to expect in 2016

In September, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) shared its fourth annual 2016 Meetings and Events Forecast.The report provides projections for hotels and

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Downtown L.A., Hollywood and the Valleys encourage attendee health

Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the Valleys are awash in wellness, with healthy lifestyles increasingly spilling over into meetings agendas.

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Hyatt Regency Maui Expands Meeting Space

LAHAINA, HawaiiHyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa expanded its meeting and

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New Anaheim Hotel Showcases Local History

ANAHEIM, Calif.InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the conversion of the Hotel Indigo Anaheim hotel, the brand’s fourth property

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SPOTLIGHT: Missouri

AC Hotels by Marriott Kansas City Westport recently debuted. Located in the heart of

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New and Renovated Mid-American City Escapes and Country Getaways

Illinois  After a $60 million redesign of its guest rooms and public spaces,

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