DMO Vet Al Hutchinson Leaving Visit Baltimore

Veteran DMO leader Al Hutchinson has decided not to renew his contract with Visit Baltimore, which expires June 30.The DMO said Hutchinson has agreed

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Scott Beck Joins JLL’s Global Tourism & Destination Advisory Group

Tourism and DMO leader Scott Beck has gained a new role at JLL, a professional services and destination development organization, as lead of

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10 Ways to Design More Interactive Event Programming

Having given keynote speeches and training workshops for over 25 years, it’s clear to me that audiences prefer more interactive, engaging and

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image of futurist Scott Steinberg standing in front of antique Coca-Cola vending machines.

How GOCAL Is Going Big With a Massive Convention Center Expansion and More

 Michael Krouse, president and CEO of the Greater Ontario, California CVB, aka GOCAL, and regional vice president convention centers for ASM

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Specialist Business Events Advisory SoolNua Enters New Era of Leadership

SoolNua, the specialist business events advisory founded by renowned industry

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From left to right: Gráinne Ní Ghiollágain, Patrick Delaney, Pádraic Gilligan and Aoife McCrum

Ontario, California, Goes Big With Massive Convention Center Expansion

With a prime location between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, California, the GOCAL region is primed to bump it up a notch when it comes to its

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Rendering of Ontario Convention Center main lobby exterior.

Why Meeting Planners Love Coastal Carolinas Destinations

There’s more to Coastal Carolinas cities than just the beautiful weather and beaches (though they’re still a major plus!). But don’t take our word

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Wilmington, North Carolina convention district and riverfront view

Luxury Redefined: The Luxury Revolution Continues

First, a heartfelt thank you to Meetings Today for the opportunity to extend my column into 2025. I’m grateful for the platform to engage with

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Luxury Redefined: The Luxury Revolution Continues. Laurie Sharp climbing Mer de Glace in France.

Meetings Today Magazine Reveals Redesign

Meetings Today magazine launched a full redesign of its print product with the release of the January/February issue. Led by Senior Brand

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Washington, D.C.’s Boutique Brand Debut and Major Renovations in the East

ConnecticutOnce home to Condé Nast’s printing operation, the historic

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Waldorf Astoria New York. Credit: Waldorf Astoria New York.

MidAmerica’s Newest Offsite Venues and Historic Hotel Renovations

IllinoisVerve Events, the latest venture from the team behind Verve Wine—a

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Verve Events. Credit: Sandy Noto.

A Royal Renovation and More Global Hotel News

Democratic Republic of the CongoLocated in the heart of Brazzville and connected to a bustling office tower, the

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Hilton Brazzaville Les Tours Jumelles Hotel & Residences

A Hotel For Healthy Living, Plus Upgrades and Openings In the West

CaliforniaNestled in the heart of downtown Long Beach and 25 miles south of Los Angeles sits the

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Fairmont Breakers Long Beach

How to Host Memorable Events in Frisco, Texas

 In this episode of the Meetings Today podcast, Senior Content Director Danielle LeBreck speaks with Lisa Bethea, director of destination

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A Billion-Dollar Redevelopment and More Renovation News From the South

CaribbeanThe largest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands, Peter Island

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Pier Sixty-Six Resort Pool Oasis

7 Fun Facts About Frisco, Texas That Meeting Planners Should Know

These seven facts about Frisco, Texas, illustrate how this destination has evolved into an events powerhouse—and more is on the horizon.Firefly Park—

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Why Meet in Dallas? 'Cause We Can

 Have an audacious, seemingly impossible vision for your meeting?We're listening. In Dallas, we bring a dynamic, can-do spirit like nowhere

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Need-to-Know 2025 Corporate Event Trends

To say the corporate events industry is dynamic is... a massive understatement. Its ever-changing, no-two-days-are-the-same nature could be what

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Announces $275 Million Transformation

In November, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort broke ground on their first major meeting space expansion in over 20 years. This latest

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Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

Southern Charm Meets World-Class Events in Savannah

Perched upon the picturesque banks of the Savannah River lies the charming city of Savannah, Georgia. A place where the past and present coexist in

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Aerial city view, River Street and City Hall