When I was preparing to visit Duke University, at the invitation of the Duke Special Events Planners Council, to speak at their education day, Jarad
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Lesa P. Melvin and Jarad Melvin (Mother and Son Working in Hospitality)
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Paula Stratman Rigling and Kaitlyn Rigling (Mother and Daughter Working in Hospitality)
Paula has a much better memory than I. I remembered that we met through ASAE, the American Society of Association Executives. Paula said it was at
September 06, 2018
Texas: 2018 Hotel and Event Venue Openings and Renovations
ARLINGTONRecently opened on Aug. 9, 2018, Texas Live! is a new $1 billion-plus entertainment
September 06, 2018
Women play a prominent role in influencing the Texas group experience
Women have contributed influential chapters of the Texas story since day one, from 19th century leaders like Jane Long, the “Mother of Texas,
September 05, 2018
Nearly 8,000 Workers Vote to Strike Marriott
Nearly 8,000 UNITE HERE hotel workers at Marriott-operated hotels in four North American destinations will hold strike votes the week of September 10
September 05, 2018
AHLA CEO Katherine Lugar Announces Departure
WASHINGTON, D.C.Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of the American Hotel &
September 05, 2018
What Would You Ask Trump? U.S.T.A., CEOs Talk International Travel Concerns in First White House Meeting
Tourism industry leaders, including Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel
September 05, 2018
Railway Systems Suppliers Executive Director Michael Drudy Shares Thoughts on Meeting in Omaha
Michael Drudy is executive director with Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. in
September 05, 2018
7 Unique Off-Site Event Venue Options in Nebraska
The list of great off-site venues for group events in Nebraska is as sprawling as its prairies and as high as its tallgrass.There are many
September 05, 2018
Sangeeta Sadarangani Leads All-Female Business Travel Team Where Safety Is No. 1 Priority
Being the female leader of a travel company featuring an all-woman team of six travel counselors, London-based
September 04, 2018
Marriott Workers Arrested During San Francisco Protest
San Francisco police arrested 75 hotel workers on Labor Day who were protesting outside the J.W. Marriott’s
September 04, 2018
Texas history and traditions anchor memorable group experiences
In November 2017 the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) brought Expo! Expo!, its annual meeting and exhibition, to San
August 31, 2018
Oregon Convention Center Renovation to Increase National Competitiveness
Last fiscal year, the center generated more than $626 million in total spendingA $27 million renovation of the
August 30, 2018
San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel Concierge Jeff Moon Shares Group Recommendations
Les Clefs d’Or Golden Keys holder Jeff Moon, concierge at San Antonio’s historic The St.
August 30, 2018
All Facets of the Texas Group Market Are in Expansion Mode
The numbers are in, and from bookings and delegate spend to capital investment and economic development, virtually every Lone Star State destination
August 30, 2018
Groups will have a field day with Texas’ plethora of sports venues
This year marks the Dallas Cowboys’ third consecutive year as the world’s most valuable sports entity. As reported by Forbes, “
August 30, 2018
Texas dishes out a culinary fiesta for groups
Not long ago, the Texan food brand was barbecue, burgers and Tex-Mex. Now it’s a global feast. Houston alone has 10,000 restaurants serving 70-
August 30, 2018
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
Tucked within an ecological and historical preserve, the all-Inclusive Occidental at Xcaret Destination is located adjacent to the
August 30, 2018
Jaime Piedras
PUNTA CANA, Dominican RepublicParadisus by Meliá announced the appointment of Jaime Piedras to general manager of