Iconic Savannah Ups the Ante With a Convention Center Expansion and More

With moss-draped live oaks, public squares just begging for private event activations and historic venues that exude that Southern Gothic aesthetic,

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Sunset photo of downtown Savannah, Georgia.

Marriott Agrees to Pay $52 Million For Massive Data and Security Breaches

Global hotel giant Marriott International agreed to pay $52 million and strengthen its data security practices in settlements between the company,

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Discover How Meeting Groups Can Give Back When Convening in North Carolina's Piedmont

North Carolina’s Piedmont—situated between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Mountains—is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S

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What Lies Ahead: SITE and IRF Release Results From 2024 Incentive Travel Index

There’s a reason the IMEX team encourages attendees to share their thoughts and photos from the show floor using the hashtag #IMEXcited. There

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Incentive Travel Index 2024. Credit: SoolNua Design Studio

Trendsetter Tuesday: Where Does Javier Cano Find the Time to Be So Awesome and Inspiring?

Native Los Angeleno Javier Cano wears many hats, from overseeing 10 hotels in Greater Los Angeles, including LA LIVE’s JW Marriott and The Ritz-

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Group Offerings in the Great Outdoors Across Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Ohio offers an unexpected haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with three of its major cities—Cincinnati, Cleveland

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Ohio-shaped bike rack. Credit: Visit Cincy

IMEX America 2024 Attracts Tens of Thousands to Blow Past Previous Records

IMEX America resumed its

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Photo of attendees at IMEX America 2024.

How Groups Can Meet and Play in Frisco, Texas

The fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex city of Frisco, Texas, is rapidly ascending as a meetings destination, welcoming the sprawling Omni PGA

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Jason Dunn Stands Tall for Black Meeting Professionals

Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), is a meetings industry leader that stands tall for his constituents

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Maritz COO Steve O'Malley Talks Industry Trends and Where We'll Be in Five Years

From an association booking window that is slowly expanding to dealing with rising costs and the resilience of sustainability, the meetings industry

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Steve O'Malley

Key Findings From MPI's New Meetings Outlook Report Released at IMEX

Meeting professionals are optimistic about the state of the meetings and events industry, although their optimism has been tempered a bit as the

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MPI Press Conference at IMEX America

Visit Orlando's President and CEO on What's New in the Destination

Orlando was just recognized as the top meeting destination in North America by Cvent--an accolade it has won nine times! While winning Cvent's top

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Casandra Matej

The Latest Incentive Travel Trends With Maritz's Casey Epley

A massive disruption in incentive travel programs has occurred in the last five years, with the global pandemic upending the very definition of top

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Casey Epley

The Best Photos From IMEX America 2024

Check out some of our favorite photos from IMEX America 2024! From men in cloud-themed suits to adorable puppies to a buzzing tradeshow floor, this

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Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on How the 2024 Election Will Impact Meetings and Events

In this Meetings Today podcast, senior contributor Jeff Heilman speaks with Destination DC President and CEO Elliott Ferguson at IMEX America 2024 in

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Elliott Ferguson

WATCH: Iconic Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Implodes in Spectacular Fashion

This week the iconic Tropicana Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip was demolished with an implosion and fireworks show during this year's IMEX

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Top Maritz Lawyer on Contracts, AI and Other Legal Trends Shaping the Industry

Jill Blood, vice president and deputy general council for global meetings giant Maritz, is on the forefront of legal issues that are impacting the

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Jill Blood

The Latest News From Hyatt's Senior Vice President of Events Steve Enselein

The Meetings Today team is coming to you from the IMEX America tradeshow floor! Taylor Smith sat down this morning with Hyatt’s Senior Vice President

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Steve Enselein

Takeaways for Tomorrow’s Talent From the 2024 SITE Young Leaders Conference

The meetings and events industry is starting to become more aware of one game-changing statistic: By 2030, nearly 75% of the U.S. workforce will be

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SITE Young Leaders Conference 2024

Meetings and Events Spend Expected to Increase, Personalized Experiences and AI to Drive Growth in 2025

The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, with meeting professionals citing planned increases in meeting budgets and an

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