Fun and Interactive F&B Experiences for Groups in Eastern Iowa

If there’s one thing the Midwest is known for, it’s food, and nowhere is that more true than in Iowa. Eastern Iowa, which is home to some of the

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Bloomsbury Farm, Cedar Rapids

Brand Debuts, A Historic Renovation and a New Sports Performance Center in MidAmerica

IllinoisMarriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio hotel brand made its debut in the Chicago Loop with the opening of

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THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Credit: Marriott

New Book Shows How to Leverage Cruise Events for Brand Success

Cruises had quite the recovery to make over the past five years, but trends show they’ve made a steady climb back to popularity, especially in

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Cruise

Ancient Arabia, Turkish Baths and More Global New and Renovated Updates

BrazilThe W São Paulo, sitting atop

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Turkish Bath at Cappadocia Marriott Hotel

8 Easy Ways to Use AI to Plan, Expand and Measure Your Events

2025 marked a significant milestone in AI's mainstream adoption

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Event Tech Vet Will Curran Tapped to Lead Voxo’s North American Growth

Event technology veteran Will Curran has been appointed vice president, go-to-market, USA at event technology company Voxo, where he will lead the

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Will Curran

A Rocky Mountain Retreat, Culinary-First Hotel and More Renovation News From the West

ArizonaBuilt within the Tempe Butte and with views of downtown Phoenix,

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The Home Ranch. Credit: Will Zimmermann

Discover the ROI of Wellness for Your Meetings and Events

Take a few moments to picture your last major event. Was the afternoon session attendance noticeably lower than the morning? Did you spot

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Reno-Tahoe Is Welcoming Major Resort and Event Venue Additions

The Reno-Tahoe region is a standout meetings and events destination due to the phenomenal scenery and outdoor activities afforded by both sides of

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Photo of a hot-air balloon over Lake Tahoe.

Visit Baltimore Announces Interim CEO and Initial Transition Plan

Following the news earlier this year that current president and CEO of Visit Baltimore Al Hutchinson would be stepping down from the role at the end

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Kireem Swinton

Matthew Pivarnik Named President and CEO of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and CVB

Matthew “Matt” Pivarnik has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC). Pivarnik brings over 30

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Matt Pivarnik

New Properties and Services Give Colorado Meetings a Lift

If you haven’t been to the Rockies in the last decade, you may not recognize it.It’s late ski season, and while the mountain resorts are still

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Vail, Colorado

Working Moms, Battling Burnout and What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves

Season 6, Episode 3Guests:Lisa Deleon, DMCP, Vice President of Global Sales, Terramar, a DMC

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4 Key Takeaways From the 2025 SITE Global Conference

SITE Global is the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence’s (SITE) biggest educational conference of the year, built on the association’s four

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2025 SITE Crystal Awards Gala. Credit: Joey Woolridge.

Why You Should Work With a DMC: Meetings in a Minute

On the latest episode of Meetings in a Minute, Kristen Green, director of sales for CSI DMC Las Vegas, gives tips on the top benefits of working with

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Kristen Green Meetings in a Minute

The Z: The Benefits and Appeal of Competitive Socializing

Four of my favorite days at work happened in Quebéc City, Quebéc. The French-speaking city on the Saint Lawrence River played host to

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The Z: The Benefits and Appeal of Competitive Socializing

7 Tips That Will Make You a Better Advocate

As the author of the 7 Actions

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How California's Inland Empire Is Preparing for the Future

Ranking only behind Greater New York City, the Los Angeles metropolitan area—with a swaggering population of nearly 13 million—is home to more people

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Ontario Convention Center

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Completes Swan Guest Room Renovations

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin completed the first phase of its $275 million renovation and expansion project by upgrading all 756 guest

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Walt Disney World Swan at dusk

Why Charlotte, North Carolina, Is a Top Meetings Destination

Charlotte, North Carolina’s nickname is Queen City, and after wrapping a wildly successful 2024, it’s not a reach to stay the destination has risen

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Charlotte skyline