After Dodging Hurricane Harvey, Galveston Island Is Going Strong and Drawing in Groups

The hurricane that devastated Galveston Island in 1900 remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.Galveston was slammed again in 2008 by

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What Global Meetings Industry Day Means for All of Us

There are two major events in April only three days apart. One we cheer and celebrate, the other we jeer and commiserate. The first in 2018 is

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Jennifer Barrett

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort named Jennifer Barrett senior sales

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Denielle Godwin

JACKSON, Wyo.Benchmark appointed Denielle Godwin director of sales and marketing for Snow King Hotel

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The Flip Side of GMID: Going Beyond Dollars

Global Meetings Industry Day, held April 12, 2018, is truly a

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8 Great Foodie Finds for Groups in Raleigh, N.C.

Raleigh, N.C.’s thriving and increasingly popular cuisine scene is as impressive as it is delicious. Groups meeting in this capital city can

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Super Bowl Hosts Minneapolis, Bloomington and Saint Paul Team Up on Events

Reflective of the end-game excitement of this year’s Super Bowl LII was the preparation and execution of the big game’s hosts:

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Elise Gertenbach

Elise Gertenbach has been appointed director of group sales for Hotel Contessa. "It

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Steven Falciani

MARCO ISLAND, Fla.Olshan Properties announced the appointment of Steven Falciani as general manager of the

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Kristin K. Mirabal, CMP

Kristin K. Mirabal, CMP joined the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (

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Tamara Duffy

Tamara Duffy joined the Bishop-McCann team as sales director. Duffy has 14 years of

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Brad Dean Takes Reins at Puerto Rico DMO

A new day is dawning for the embattled tourism promotion industry in Puerto Rico, as CVB veteran Brad Dean, who helmed the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber

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Bob Priest-Heck

Freeman named Bob Priest-Heck as its new CEO. Priest-Heck will be the company’s fourth

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David Bruce Stands Up for Independent Planners

Forty-six-year meetings and hospitality industry veteran David Bruce, managing partner of Ft. Worth, Texas-area’s meeting planning company

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Tina Gaccetta

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) named Tina Gaccetta as head of events.

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Matthew Carson 

Production Resource Group (PRG), a provider of entertainment and event technology solutions,

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Vegas Convention Center Expansion Design Unveiled

Architects submitted their designs for the phase two expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center to the Board of Directors of the

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Sheryl Sookman Is Helping Homeless Women Help Themselves With Women's Empowerment

Longtime meetings industry career advisor—and former Meetings Today columnist—Sheryl Sookman has always been keen to dispense advice on

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Craft Breweries Provide Group Revelry in Central Illinois

Craft beers are flowing in Central Illinois, where groups will find many opportunities to enjoy an original recipe at a local brewery.At Peoria-based

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Central Illinois Holds Legendary Off-Site Venues

Central Illinois is like a colorful tapestry, woven together with the threads of its unique history and strong heritage, all of which visiting groups

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