How Phoenix Is Going Big on Sports Meetings and More!

Visit Phoenix is spiking the ball in the end zone via the launching of its Phoenix Sports and Events Commission, hoping to build on its success

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Phoenix Launches Sports Commission and Enjoys a Biomed Surge

Sports events are big business for destinations, from competitions such as youth baseball and cheerleading all the way up to the plum event of them

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Downtown Tucson Is Building Success for Meetings and Conventions

For a city of 546,574 people, Tucson has become a busy, busy place. Nowhere is that more evident than at the 233,000-square-foot Tucson Convention

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Amani Roberts on Unlocking Creativity in the Meetings Industry

To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today launched "Trendsetter Tuesday," a podcast series of interviews with the 20 Trendsetters

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Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive Makes a Fiery Bahamas Debut

Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive gave attendees a peek at paradise October 27-30 in The Bahamas, and during one-on-one appointments with

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Behind the Scenes at Marriott’s Convention & Resort Network’s Summer in the City Chicago Event

Robert “Bob” Pfeffer, senior director of Marriott's Convention & Resort Network (CRN), vividly remembers the first CRN Summer in the City event

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Olympian Meeting Introduces Free Mindfulness Sessions

Olympian Meeting, a pioneer in integrating holistic wellness into the meetings and events industry, launched mindfulness sessions tailored

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Network with Confidence: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Interaction Overload

Season 5, Episode 10 DetailsGuest: Shideh Doerr, CEO & Chief Magician Officer, JabberYakDo you struggle with

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Florida’s Iconic Diplomat Beach Resort Rebrands and Embarks on a Tropical Transformation

One of Florida’s most celebrated beachfront resorts, the Diplomat Beach Resort, has been rebranded under the Hilton umbrella as the Signia by Hilton

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Park Hyatt New York's Renovation, Historic Hotel Updates and More News in the East

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Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Reopens and More MidAmerica Property News

IllinoisChicago’s bustling Loop neighborhood welcomed South Korea’s Lotte Hotels and Resorts’ first U.S. location,

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American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Passengers

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined the air travel giant American Airlines $50 million, citing its numerous violations of laws

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Which Cities Made the Cut? Global DMC Partners Releases 2024 Global Destination Index.

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest global network of independent DMCs and specialized event service providers, unveiled its 2024 Global

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Exit Interview: Larry Sieg reflects on 40 years in Atlantic City’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Larry Sieg, president and CEO of Visit Atlantic City, announced his retirement in late September,

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Innovate Marketing Group and the EventUp Podcast Launch New Book

Clear some space on your bookshelf!Innovate Marketing Group, in collaboration with the EventUp Podcast, launched a new book in late October called

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EventUp!: A Guide to Impactful Event Experiences

How Maritz Uses AI and How Meeting Profs Can Learn From It

AI represents a massive sea-change in the business world and beyond, and the business events segment is quickly adapting its benefits to workflows.

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As Virginia Surges, Three New CVB Leaders Seize the Moment

Virginia loves business, and business loves Virginia back. CNBC named the Commonwealth “America’s Top State for Business in 2024” for the third

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Julie Coker Leaves San Diego Tourism Authority for NYC

San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) President and CEO Julie Coker was hired to lead New York City Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors, effective

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Booming San Antonio Stays Rooted in History and Culture

Get ready for a second Metroplex in Texas, as the San Antonio and Austin metropolitan areas, connected by the I-35 corridor, are expanding rapidly.

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Why Bill Reed Believes Innovation is Vital to a Successful Event

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

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