Florida Governor Adds $3M to Red Tide Efforts

Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is committing an additional $3 million in grant funding to

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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

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Fairmont San Francisco Fetches $450M

SAN FRANCISCOThe companies that owned Fairmont San Francisco Hotel—

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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

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Downtown Columbus with National Veterans Memorial and Museum

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

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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

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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

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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

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Lori Tenny

As the managing and destinations content director of Stamats Meetings Focus Group, Lori manages the work flow of the editorial department and

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Dual-Brand Hilton Makes Chicago Debut

CHICAGOHilton announced the opening of the dual-branded

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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

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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

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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

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Tom Mullen

HONOLULUThe Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) is pleased to announce Tom Mullen has joined the organization in the newly

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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’

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Destination Concepts Inc. Incentive Event at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver

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Illinois The Hotel Indigo Chicago Vernon Hills near Chicago reopened in September with a redesign of its

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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

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Crowne Plaza Memphis Finishes Revamp

MEMPHISCrowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, a 230-room

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New District to Bring 2,700 Rooms to Dubai

DUBAIDubai Holding unveiled the approved master plan of Jumeirah

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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

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