Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is committing an additional $3 million in grant funding to
August 02, 2017
Dual-Branded Hotel Complex Opens in Austin
AUSTIN, TexasWhite Lodging announced the opening of the dual-branded Aloft and Element hotel complex in downtown Austin, Texas. In addition to
November 30, 2015
Fairmont San Francisco Fetches $450M
SAN FRANCISCOThe companies that owned Fairmont San Francisco Hotel—
October 13, 2023
7 Ohio Museums You Can Book for Special Events
For planners on the hunt for event venues that deliver a true sense of place, museums are often an ideal option. They might feature local artists or
January 08, 2014
Towering New Combination Hotel Opens in NYC
NEW YORK CITYMarriott International, Inc. and G Holdings have announced the opening of an iconic addition to the New York City skyline, a combined
September 22, 2017
Groups get active in San Antonio & the Hill Country
With a 15-mile River Walk spanning historic attractions, dining, nightlife and meeting venues, downtown San Antonio was designed around the great
September 22, 2017
Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster and York show off their natural assets
As the capital of the Keystone State, Harrisburg is a magnet for groups and meetings. The nearby cities of Hershey, Lancaster and York provide their
March 27, 2013
Marriott’s Top Convention Hotel Revamped
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. The Louisville Marriott Downtown in Kentucky has completed a full renovation to the hotel's 616 guestrooms, suites, concierge
March 07, 2011
Lori Tenny
As the managing and destinations content director of Stamats Meetings Focus Group, Lori manages the work flow of the editorial department and
October 19, 2016
Dual-Brand Hilton Makes Chicago Debut
CHICAGOHilton announced the opening of the dual-branded
June 23, 2020
Essential Contract Clauses and Concerns for Post-Shutdown Meetings and Events
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, legal issues in the meetings industry primarily
November 04, 2015
Get Your Caffeine Fix!
Hilton Worldwide conducted a study showing that more than two-thirds of professionals, from millennials to seniors, prefer meeting in-person over
August 26, 2014
Transformed Big Easy Hotel Gets Artsy
NEW ORLEANSLe Méridien New Orleans, a Starwood hotel opening this winter, is partnering with with the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans and
October 27, 2015
Tom Mullen
HONOLULUThe Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) is pleased to announce Tom Mullen has joined the organization in the newly
April 08, 2024
How a Tech-Savvy Generation Is Changing Incentive Travel Programs
Incentive travel has been looking different lately, and thanks to social media apps like Instagram and our industry connections’ LinkedIn feeds, we’
November 01, 2008
Site Scene
Illinois The Hotel Indigo Chicago Vernon Hills near Chicago reopened in September with a redesign of its
August 30, 2017
East Tennessee gushes with water-soaked fun
From the thrill of Class IV rapids to the serenity of paddleboard yoga on the river, there’s reason for everyone to enjoy the rivers and lakes
September 27, 2016
Crowne Plaza Memphis Finishes Revamp
MEMPHISCrowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, a 230-room
September 26, 2016
New District to Bring 2,700 Rooms to Dubai
DUBAIDubai Holding unveiled the approved master plan of Jumeirah
February 17, 2023
How to Leverage San Diego’s Intellectual Capital for Meetings
San Diego has long been heralded for its beautiful coastline, desirable weather and plentiful outdoor venues. The qualities that have always made