David Peckinpaugh Takes the Reins at Maritz

David Peckinpaugh is taking the reins at Maritz following the transition of CEO & Chairman Steve Maritz, who led the 127-year-old St. Louis-

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Steve Maritz (left) and David Peckinpaugh.

Foodies flock to Baltimore, Annapolis, Eastern Shore

When someone from outside of the Mid-Atlantic thinks about Maryland’s regional cuisine, what do they think? More likely than not: blue crab,

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Mocktails Are Gaining Popularity. Will Meetings and Events Catch the Trend?

Who doesn’t like the allure of liquid pleasure in a glass—the clink of ice cubes against the sides, promising cool refreshment; the colors swirling

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Foreshadow, an ette hotel mocktail

Going upscale is a breeze in Coastal Mexico

Mexico is a multifaceted destination for groups. And one of the most impressive ways to take advantage of the diversity of its coastal resort

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Hip New Look for Marina del Rey Meetings Hotel

MARINA DEL REY, Calif.The Marina del Rey Marriott has just completed a multi-million dollar renovation, it was announced by Misoon Kong, general

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Global Upgrades + Openings (Dec. 2017)

GermanyHoliday Inn Express Cologne-City Centre, the largest Holiday Inn Express in

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Hilton Orlando: Smart Design for Smarter Meetings

Discover Hilton Orlando, a vibrant and welcoming resort with a dynamic character to complement an exceptional location in the heart of Orlando, all

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Outdoor event at Hilton Orlando

Tempo by Hilton Opens in Times Square, More Eastern Hotel News

MassachusettsOn the border of downtown Boston and the Financial District sits The Dagny Boston Hotel, which officially opened its doors once again

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Tempo by Hilton Times Square CREDIT Hilton Hotels

Downtown Los Angeles Hotels Are Stepping Up to the Pandemic Challenge

While the entertainment industry mecca of Los Angeles has found itself gone “dark” when it comes to meetings and events during the pandemic, the city

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L.A. skyline

Planner’s Perspective: Diane Hiles

Diane Hiles Chair,International Snowmobile Congress 2016 Committee South Dakota Snowmobile Association De Smet, SDBriefly state what your

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Latin America Luxury: Waldorf Astoria Expands Brand

PANAMA CITY, Panama / MCLEAN, Va.Hilton Worldwide has announced the expansion of its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand into Latin America

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Christine Segal

SAN DIEGOEvans Hotels announced Christine Segal as the director of national accounts, mid-

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Hawaii Island blends outdoor settings and historic venues

Hawaii Island, a.k.a. the Big Island, stands out from its peers with alluring black-sand beaches, the volcano at Mauna Kea and Hawaii Volcanoes

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Jekyll Island CC Nearing Completion

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. As the Jekyll Island Convention Center works toward opening this May, more details are coming out about the facility and its

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Short Takes - West December 2009

Museums & Attractions To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley USA,

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Dine on a private island at the Regent Palms Turks & Caicos

Sparkling ocean views abound at the Regent Palms 

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Sheraton Gateway L.A. Revamps Rooms

LOS ANGELESSheraton

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DoubleTree Veracruz Opens in Mexico

VERACRUZ, MexicoHilton Worldwide announced the opening of the 226-room

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Corporate Meetings Cheatsheet: What’s Coming, What to Do

Planning companies are consolidating, as are hotels, ground transportation, audiovisual and every other industry sector. Keep communication lines

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How Planners Are Hosting Large Meetings In Small Ways

In late September, a directive from the Nevada governor allowed the state—including meetings mecca Las Vegas—to host up to 1,000 people at an event.

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Graphic explaining multi-pod meetings