Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Is Broadening Its Appeal for Groups

It’s been 20 years since the film Sideways debuted, inspiring aficionados to visit and enjoy California’s iconic wine culture. In 2023, this interest

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Answering the Call of Ancient Andalucía with Meliá Hotels International

Few destinations have shaped the course of history more than Spain’s eight-province Andalucía region. Spanning southernmost Europe between the

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Alhambra, a historic palace-fortress in Granada, Spain, at sunset. Credit: Jeff Heilman

The Latest Global Meeting Venue Openings and Renovations and the Sustainability Top Spot Revealed

England Located in the newly developed Victoria Square in Surrey and within walking distance of 150 shops, restaurants and the new Woking

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Florida Hotel Icon and Philanthropist Harris Rosen Dies at 85

Pioneering Central Florida hotelier, hospitality school founder and prolific philanthropist Harris Rosen, founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts,

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Maryland Destinations Create New 'Meet in Maryland' Partnership

Destinations across Maryland including Baltimore, Bethesda, the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, College Park, Columbia

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Atlantic City Rides High on a Wave of Change as Musich Takes Charge

Following a sunny summer which saw 24 events, conventions and conferences bring in 80,984 attendees—to the tune of 31,131 room nights and $40,359,889

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How MGM Resorts International Used Its Mindful Matters Series to Give Back

My mind goes to many places when I’m lying on a yoga mat. I may be able to shut my computer down for the day at 5 p.m., but my brain doesn’t

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Rhode Island Makes Big Statements and Leaves Lasting Impressions on Meeting Groups

Launched in July 2024 on Newport’s iconic mansion-lined, ocean-facing Cliff Walk, The Great Elephant Migration is a traveling public art

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The Las Vegas Meetings and Events Momentum Isn't Slowing Down

My first IMEX America 2024 meeting this October was an early Smart Monday conversation on property with Tony Yousfi, chief sales officer at Venetian

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Why San Francisco Is the OG Sustainable Destination

San Francisco was sustainable before sustainable was cool, so maybe it’s time to take a step back and recognize the City by the Bay for being an

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The Best Black Friday Deals for Meeting Planners This Holiday Season

Not sure what to give that meeting and event planner on your list this holiday season? We’ve compiled some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Former Meetings Today Editor Co-Authors Quirky Cape Cod Guidebook

Former Meetings Today editor and longtime meetings industry trade journalist Maria Lenhart has co-written a new book that delves into the deep

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9 Ways Planners Can Collaborate With Event Service Profs

Coordinate schedules, confirm site visits, manage budgets, review every layout—it’s a lot. Every detail, every choice, makes an impact.Now, pull it

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Breaks Ground on $275 Million Renovation

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin broke ground on the largest renovation and expansion in the property’s history, adding an additional 120,000

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Walt Disney World Dophin Meeting Space Expansion Rendering

Why Phoenix Is All About Service and Collaboration for Events

Planning mega-events is certainly a team affair, and one DMO that has plenty of experience facilitating these high-profile happenings that register

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Traci DePuy Shares Her Journey From PR Rep to CMO

To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today has launched a new podcast series called "Trendsetter Tuesday," to learn more about the

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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy: Here’s What It Means for Meeting Planners

Spirit Airlines, the largest U.S. budget airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the carrier struggled with a long run of monthly

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Meetings Today LIVE! South Gives Attendees the Full Orlando Experience

Our final Meetings Today LIVE! event of the year welcomed attendees to the sunny city of Orlando, which has ranked No. 1 on Cvent’s list of the top

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Marriott International Survey Reveals Emerging Trends for CALA Meetings and Events in 2025

 As the meetings and events industry continues to evolve, planners are increasingly looking to the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) for fresh

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Claiming Your Seat at the Table: Community-Building, Journaling and Living Your Vision

Season 5, Episode 11 Guest: Aracelly Delgadillo, Senior Account Manager, International Sales, Metro Toronto Convention

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