Montreal's New Marriott and More Eastern Property News

Maryland Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation to its meeting and event

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Honeyrose Marriott Hotel Bar, Photo Credit Marriott Hotels

Avocet Hospitality Selects Three General Managers for Hotels in Brand Portfolio

Avocet Hospitality hired three new general managers at three of the brand’s hotel properties: The Vendue, Tides Folly Beach and The Admiral.

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Terell Ham

Meet the Sand Sculptor Behind The Reach Key West and Casa Marina’s Beachy Masterpieces

In 1999, Marianne van den Broek picked up a tool and started making figures in a block of sand. Little did she know that the course of her

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Marianne van den Broek, Professional Sand Sculptor

Cleveland's Huntington Convention Center Expansion and More Mid-America Property News

Illinois Located between Michigan Avenue and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and set within the landmark Water Tower Place on the

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Chicago Grand Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton

Western Canada’s MICE Destinations Are Pillars of Success

Destination Canada’s Business Events team has a remarkable record of creating innovative initiatives, backed by in-depth market research and analysis

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Edmonton Walterdale Bridge CREDIT BlackHawk Aeronautical Solutions

Baton Rouge CVB Hires CRM and Director of Sports Development

Visit Baton Rouge hired two new staff members, Bridget Gaffney as client relationship manager and Jason Suitt as director of sports development.

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Bridget Gaffney

Puerto Rico Meetings and Tourism on a Record Pace

Puerto Rico’s tourism and

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Meet in Seattle

When groups choose Seattle, attendees are given the reason they’ve been looking for to visit this distinctive city. An urban metropolis set in the

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Summit building at Seattle Convention Center exterior

On the Scene: The Beauty and Bounty of Boise, Idaho’s Meetings and Events Offerings

Hanging on a rack inside BANANA ink—one of

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Freak Alley Gallery, Boise, Idaho

The 2023 Meetings Trendsetters Blazing Trails in the Events Industry

As the meetings and events industry evolves at a rapid clip, staying up to date with the changes is less daunting when you have trailblazers leading

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IACC's Meeting Room of the Future Survey Reveals Key Post-Covid Trends

IACC, which represents conference centers located throughout the world, unveils a Meeting Room of the Future Study every year. The 2023 version—the

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Photo of attendees gathered at IACC's educational session at MPI WEC 2023.

The Z: Industry Organizations and Associations Offering Student Memberships

College professors don’t stress the importance of real-world experience for nothing.  Until you’ve stepped into the shoes of a professional

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The Z - Industry Organizations and Associations Offering Student Memberships

Great Meetings and Events Options in Newport Beach, California

When it comes to enviable places to hold a meeting, Newport Beach, California, certainly carries itself with a lot of swagger—its airport is named

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Photo of Newport harbor filled with boats.

There’s Always Something New in Orlando

Orlando continues to top CVENT’s list of meetings destinations, and meeting professionals understand that attendance soars when groups are bound for

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Orange County Convention Center

Wyndham Orlando Resort Delivers Distinctive International Drive Group Experiences

Touria Ouaddahou set out to change the event planning experience for the Wyndham

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Palms Theater at Wyndham Orlando Resort

Ann Arbor: Where Great Minds Meet and Play

It’s not business as usual in Ann Arbor. It’s way better.  Ann Arbor is the ultimate spot to have a meeting. Not only will you find it filled

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Meeting Room Ann Arbor, Michigan

Anaheim Reports Record-Breaking Tourism Year In 2022

Visit Anaheim, the official destination organization for Anaheim, California, announced a record-breaking year for visitation in 2022. According to

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Anaheim Convention Center

Tampa Bay: Where Dynamic Meetings Happen Nearly Effortlessly

With cutting-edge venues, new upgrades to the Tampa Convention Center and a vibrant array of amenities, Tampa Bay meetings come together with an easy

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6 Unique Event Venues in Madison, Wisconsin

As a native Midwesterner, I’ve long appreciated the gems of the states within this region—the cities that fly under the radar and are perhaps in the

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These Are the Best Group Dining Experiences in Nebraska

Nebraska is upping its food game. From some of the best prime rib in the Midwest and the home of the Reuben sandwich, to custom menus designed around

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