Rafael Villanueva Hired as Travel Nevada’s First CEO

Travel Nevada hired veteran tourism executive Rafael Villanueva as the organization’s first CEO.   In the new role, Villanueva will

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Signia by Hilton Debuts Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center HQ Hotel

Hilton announced the opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta hotel, the first Signia by Hilton property in the state of Georgia and the

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Signia by Hilton Atlanta Exterior. Photo Credit Paul Beezley and Atlanta Event Photography

Convenient Location and Affordability Make Greater Ontario, California, a Prime Meetings Location

Just 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Greater Ontario, consisting of the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, is often referred to as the “Gateway to

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Ontario Convention Center exterior

Lone Star to L'étoile: Navigating the European Event Industry

Who am I? After decades of event marketing leadership roles in technology and producing corporate meetings and events around the world from my

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Chamonix, France

Back to Basics: Effective Collaboration With Destination Organizations

Hosted by Destinations International and tailored for event strategists looking to enhance their collaboration with destination organizations (CVBs,

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The Z: Gen Z Expert Luke Goetting on Fostering Collaborative and Productive Environments for Incoming Professionals

    In this Meetings Today Podcast for Taylor Smith's "The Z: Planning for

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The Z - Gen Z Expert Luke Goetting on Fostering Collaborative and Productive Environments for Incoming Professionals

Tapping the Latest F&B Trends

Every fall, as the upcoming year's food and beverage trends reports begin to emerge, we're prompted to ask: What will be the next big thing in dining

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Food Waste: How You Can Help Lessen One of Our Industry’s Most Vexing Issues

Food waste has become an increasingly compelling issue during events. Wasting food that took so much to produce when so many people go hungry

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CANCELED - Accessibility for All: Five Ways AI Can Improve Your Meetings’ Accessibility

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to cancel this webinar, and we will let you know if it is rescheduled.Artificial

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Critical Contract Clauses

In the high-stakes world of meeting planning, a watertight contract can make the difference between a seamless experience and a legal nightmare.

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The State of DEI in the Meetings Industry and Beyond

Roughly four years ago in the wake of the George Floyd murder, influential African-American leaders in the meetings and hospitality industry took a

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On the Scene: Exploring Cairns, Australia, the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

After spending a few days in South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital Adelaide, the host city of

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Feeding kangaroos in Cairns, Australia

Visit Sarasota County Promotes Kelly Defebo to VP of Marketing and Communications

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) promoted Kelly Defebo to vice president of marketing and communications. Defebo will be responsible for overseeing all

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Kelly Defebo

Choose Chicago Announces Lynn Osmond to Step Down as President and CEO

President and CEO of Choose Chicago, Lynn Osmond, will leave the official sales and marketing organization promoting Chicago tourism effective

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Choose Chicago President and CEO Lynn Osmond

Live From PCMA CL: Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on Major Meetings Developments in the U.S. Capital

As the leader of perhaps the most unique meetings and events draw in the U.S. if not the world, Destination DC President & CEO Elliott Ferguson

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10 Photos That Encapsulate PCMA's 2024 Convening Leaders Event

PCMA Convening Leaders was a resounding success, with more than 5,000 attendees setting a new attendance high-water mark for the event. Here are

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PCMA Photo Collage

Live From PCMA CL: Maritz CEO Peckinpaugh Digs Into 2024 Meetings and Events Trends

From AI and generational shifts to rethinking event design, supplier diversity, prices and the latest and greatest innovation impacting the

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Image of Maritz President & CEO David Peckinpaugh.

Live From PCMA CL: What's Bright and New in Orlando Meetings

From major new ultra-luxe properties such as Evermore Orlando Resort and the Conrad Orlando, the high-speed Brightline train linking Orlando to

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The Z: Interactive Strategies for Engaging Gen Z Attendees This New Year

The new year guarantees change, whether it be personal or professional. As we look toward the unpredictable future of what 2024 will bring, one

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The Z: Interactive Strategies for Engaging Gen Z Attendees This New Year

MPI Academy Launches New AI Certificate Course

With artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of everyone’s minds, MPI Academy has launched a new AI-focused certification course entitled, “AI-

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MPI Academy AI Certificate