A study released by IAEE on virtual event practices found that a strong majority of virtual event organizers are using these events to extend the
July 08, 2011
Meetings Focus Live! Exhibitor Success
Paula Kent, of the Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino, talks about her recent success at Meetings Focus Live! San Antonio, held in June, 2011.
July 07, 2011
Makeover Set for San Francisco Hyatt
The Grand Hyatt San Francisco announced a $70 million renovation that includes the creation of a new meetings area called Grand Foyer.The renovation
July 07, 2011
Hilton Ends Franchise with Atlantic City Casino
Hilton Hotels terminated its franchise license agreement with the Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, which is being renamed ACH.[Hilton also
July 07, 2011
New Brand, Redo for San Jose Hotel
The 239-room Crowne Plaza San Jose Downtown will be rebranded as the Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown, following a $7 million renovation to be completed
July 06, 2011
IAEE Urges Restoration of Hawaii Tax Exemption
Recent legislation passed by the Hawaii legislature that ends an exemption from the state’s General Excise Tax for events and exhibitions
July 06, 2011
Conn. Governor Commits to Tourism Marketing
Connecticut Gov. Daniel P. Malloy said at a news conference at the Mystic Aquarium that he plans to honor a $15 million-a-year commitment for tourism
July 06, 2011
Metro Twin Cities Hotel Gets Double Tree Brand
The former Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in Bloomington, Minn., has been reflagged the Double Tree by Hilton Bloomington.In January, the 564-room
July 06, 2011
Have you seen that Washington State is cutting funding for its entire tourism agency?
Have you seen that Washington State is cutting funding for its entire tourism agency?
July 06, 2011
Has anyone arranged a ‘glamping’ trip for a group, and if so, where and what was your experience?
Has anyone arranged a ‘glamping’ trip for a group, and if so, where and what was your experience?
July 06, 2011
…how are you using Facebook for your organization?
…how are you using Facebook for your organization?
July 06, 2011
Audiovisual Tips for Meetings
Things to document regarding the venue Verify the room capacity charts. Note exact room dimensions, not
July 05, 2011
Brunswick Station Inn Debuts in Maine
The Inn at Brunswick Station opened in Brunswick, Maine, with 52 guest rooms and function space for up to 150 people.The Inn, which also includes a
July 05, 2011
Casino Resort Expansion Set for Michigan
Construction is under way on an additional 250 hotel rooms and a 1,600-seat multipurpose event center at the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo
July 05, 2011
Historic Hotel to Reopen in Vancouver
After a property-wide restoration, the 155-room Rosewood Hotel Georgia will open in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 15. The luxury
July 05, 2011
CVB Operating Memphis Convention Center
The Memphis [Tenn.] CVB took over management of the Memphis Cook Convention Center from SMG, which had run the center since 1992, on July 1.Most of
July 01, 2011
MPI Announces New Board Members
MPI announced its 2011-2012 Board of Directors, MPI Volunteer Chairs and MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees for the current fiscal year that
July 01, 2011
Mexico Launches Mayan Tourism Campaign
Mexican President Felipe Calderon announced the launch of Mundo Maya 2012, a campaign to increase tourism and promote Mexico’s Mayan cultural