Destinations International Expands and Tackles Global Tourism Issues at Annual Convention in Dallas

Destinations International (DI), the world’s largest association for destination organizations and CVBs, took its Annual Convention to Dallas July 18

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Cynt Marshall on stage at Destinations International Annual Convention

DestinationNEXT Futures Study Reveals Critical 2023 Trends and Systematic Shifts for DMOs

Change has been constant in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s increasing proof that the hospitality industry is experiencing a

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4 Songs About Planning Meetings and Events That Will Leave You in Stitches

Does planning meetings and events ever feel like it’s straight out of a country music song? You know the genre—everything seems to go comically wrong

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Photo of singer-songwriters on stage at Meetings Today LIVE! South in Nashville.

Helping Veterans Through Songwriting, With CreatiVets

Non-profit organization CreatiVets helps veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries by teaming them with

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Wellness-Related Corporate Gift Ideas That Promote Attendee Health and Mindfulness

Meetings and events attendees come from all walks of life, traveling from cities around the world to come together in one place, and sometimes, it

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Calm for Business

Leading Today: Navigating Imposter Syndrome, Gen Z and Post-Pandemic Career Advancement

Season 4, Episode 7 Featured guests: Dee Patel, managing director of The Hermitage Hotel; Jessie States, vice president

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Photo of Dare to Interrupt taping at the Grand Ole Opry during Meetings Today LIVE! South.

New Report Reveals Key Trends in the Biggest Rotating Conventions

The vast majority of the biggest 250 conventions meet in just 20 destinations, according to a new report issued by Destinations International and

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Orlando Convention Center

Marriott Set to Open in 2024 Hires DOSM

The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, set to open in 2024, hired Russell Stewart as DOSM. Stewart brings several decades of hospitality experience to his

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Russell Stewart

Boise, Pocatello and Sun Valley, Idaho, Are Polishing Their Meetings Cred

With stunning natural scenery, a thriving luxury ski resort town and a capital city that has become a magnet for the tech industry and migration from

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The Wigwam Launches Renovations of Hotel and Grounds

This fall The Wigwam will complete their comprehensive renovation. Starting in spring 2023, iconic Phoenix property The Wigwam will

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The Wigwam Bedroom, Photo Courtesy of The Wigwam

Destination DC Promotes Luzzi to Senior Manager

Washington, D.C. DMO Destination DC (DDC) promoted former convention sales and servies coordinator Shelby Luzzi to senior manager. In the senior

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Shelby Luzzi

How CVBs Are Connecting the Next Generation to Jobs in Hospitality

Imagine your first introduction to the hospitality industry as a high schooler, touring behind the scenes at an airport and discussing a career in

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Marriott International and MGM Resorts Launch MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott International and MGM Resorts International announced a long-term licensing agreement and the creation of MGM Collection with Marriott

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Tampa’s Convention Center Receives Largest Renovation In Its History

Skanska USA, a leading construction and development firm, announced the completion of Tampa Convention Center’s expansion and renovation. This $38

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Visit Cincy Hires Senior Sales Manager for SMERF, Diversity Markets

Kariuki Epps has been named a senior sales manager by Visit Cincy. Epps previously worked with Visit Cincy from 2014 to 2019 as national manager

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Kariuka Epps

Board of Directors for Visit Sarasota County Appoint New President

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) board of directors has voted to appoint Erin Duggan as the president and CEO. Duggan has spent 18 years with the

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Erin Duggan

The American Anthropological Association Announces Executive Director Hire

The American Anthropological Association (AAA) announced Ady Arguelles-Sabatier in the position as executive director. Prior to her hiring at the

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Ady Arguelles-Sabatier

Drone Light Shows Offer a Sustainable Alternative to Fireworks

Fireworks are a tradition nearly as

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Family watches drone light show display on Fourth of July celebration

No Agenda Episode #8: Activations That Make An Impact

Join No Agenda from SEMICON West to hear from Sandy Chapin, CEM, Director of Exhibitions & Events with SEMI, on a new food and beverage

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Montage Laguna Beach Resort Promotes a New Manager

Anne Doyle has been promoted to manager of the Montage Laguna Beach Resort. Doyle comes to this role with over 30 years of experience. She has

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Anne Doyle