Roshni Gurnani // Executive Chef // Hotel Derek // Houston

One may not associate the rich culinary traditions of India with Texan cuisine, but

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Freeman at 90: Celebrating a Meetings Leader

The evolution of a Heartland event decorator to a full-service global tradeshow powerhouse started from humble beginnings in 1927 after University of

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Maiden Voyage: Ritz-Carlton Takes on Luxury Yachting

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is charting a course for luxury with its new venture on the seas. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, will add luxury

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Fitness At Your (Hotel) Doorstep

Hilton is now making it harder to find excuses for skipping a workout while on the road. The brand debuted its Five Feet to Fitness program, which

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Checking In: Designing Better Meetings (Sept. 2017)

It’s all about the flash these days when it comes to the attendee experience at meetings and conventions, but this often high-tech form has a

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Spotlight: MGM Resorts Is on a Roll in Vegas

Expansion is the catchword nowadays for MGM Resorts International’s Las Vegas portfolio, and innovative new meeting space is a significant part

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On the Scene: Coastal Roadtrip With Kimpton SoCal

Traveling along the Southern California coast by train is an adventure in itself. For much of the ride between San Diego and Santa Barbara the tracks

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Hitting the Pavement at Paradise Point Resort

San Diego’s Paradise Point Resort & Spa is taking advantage of is location on Mission Bay—a recreational aquatic park that offers 27

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West Upgrades + Openings (Sept. 2017)

CaliforniaDream Hollywood opened its doors as part of the

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On the Scene: The Driskill (Austin) & Hyatt Regency Hill Country (San Antonio) Host Memorable Meetings

No matter how impressive a hotel or resort is, or how prepared you are as a planner, a property’s employees—from sales to back-of-house

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On the Scene: Orlando World Center Marriott Is a Convention Hotel With Standout Service

I’ve been to plenty of convention hotels since I started writing about meetings and conventions in 1986, but—despite its size—none

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Island Meditation at the Sheraton Puerto Rico

How can you be stressed on the beach in Puerto Rico? For those that need a little more than just paradise, or business travelers who don’t have

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South Upgrades + Openings (Sept. 2017)

AlabamaThe Island House Hotel Orange Beach–a DoubleTree by Hilton

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Meet Well, Be Well at the Shangri-La Hotel

At the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore corporate and MICE guests now have a new option to keep up on wellness and health routines while on the road. The

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Global Upgrades + Openings (Sept. 2017)

ChinaThe Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La opened in Yunnan Province. Located in the

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East Upgrades + Openings (Sept. 2017)

New JerseyTropicana Entertainment acquired The Chelsea Hotel, which is located directly across the street from Tropicana Atlantic City. The

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Hitting it Out of the Park: Meet Near Wrigley

Wrigley is now drawing more than just baseball fans to the area. Chicago’s new American Airlines Conference Center is located in the mixed-use

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MidAmerica Upgrades + Openings (Sept. 2017)

IllinoisJournal Hotels unveiled the Ambassador Chicago hotel. The

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Latest + Greatest: Phoenix

PhoenixRoyal Palms Resort and Spa is set to complete a renovation this

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Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sedona embrace the night

When it comes to events, the Valley of the Sun is at its best once the sun goes down. Whether under a star-filled desert sky or inside a pulsating

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