The Lafayette Hotel Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing Ahead of Reopening

San Diego’s historic The Lafayette Hotel is slated to reopen this month following a $30 million overhaul by Consortium Holdings, and the property

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Long Term Staff Member at the Alamodome is Promoted to General Manager

In an internal promotion, Steve Zito has been elevated to general manager of the Alamodome. Zito has over three decades of experience in managing

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5 Creative Breakouts and Teambuilding Opportunities in Plano, Texas

Located close enough to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to be convenient and accessible yet far enough away to feel like a unique destination, Plano

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10 Ways Meeting Planners Can Work With CVBs to Create a Welcoming Environment

Understanding the needs of diverse audiences and ensuring their safety and comfort should be at the forefront of event planning and deeply rooted

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Hilton Omaha to Complete $12 Million Guest Room Upgrade in Summer 2023

The 600-room Hilton Omaha, Nebraska’s largest hotel, will 

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Hilton Orlando: A Top Choice for Meetings in the No. 1 Meeting City in the U.S.

In May, Orlando was selected as the No. 1 meeting destination in the country by Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events and hospitality provider

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Florida’s Historic Coast: Where History Meets New-World Charm

St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra are a Florida meeting destination like no other. In the nation’s oldest city, visitors to Florida’s Historic Coast are

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No Agenda Episode #7: Learning Lessons For Planning

WEC23 was in Riviera Maya, Mexico for the first time and we spoke with the woman behind all of the planning magic to find out her key takeaways.

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Visit Seattle and Seattle Bank Partnership Expands to Include New BIPOC Businesses

Continuing a program launched last year, Seattle Bank and Visit Seattle have teamed up to help grow and support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People

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Orange County Convention Center Announces New Partnership with Walt Disney World

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently announced its newest Gold Key partnership with Walt Disney World.  The agreement between

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MGM Resorts Donates $20k to Save The Music Foundation Through Candlelight Concerts

Chicago's Stan Mansion, a former Masonic temple that sits on the 2.5-mile stretch of

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Why the Heartbeat of Philly’s Life Sciences Meetings Beats Strong

Philadelphia bills itself as a

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Tap These ‘Only in Philly’ Offsite Options for Meetings and Events

Philadelphia can be all things to all people, it seems, offering a blend of historic and contemporary lures that make it an easy fit for virtually

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Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe Promotes Events Manager

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe in Houston promoted Kimberly Johnson to events manager, a role in which she will be tasked with the

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Montage Big Sky Hires Hotel Manager From Flagship Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Big Sky hired Christian Meader  as the property’s new hotel manager, a role in which he will be in charge of upholding the resort’s goal

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On the Scene: Exploring Toronto, Canada’s Diversity Capital, Through Venues and Cuisine

The streets of Toronto’s Kensington Market neighborhood are lined with vintage houses that have been transformed into funky business storefronts.

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Hilton Hotels and Resorts Hires New Director of Sales for The Hiltons of Chicago Sales Complex

Carrie Murphy has been hired as director of sales at The Hiltons of Chicago Sales Complex, made up of the

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Carrie Murphy

How to Attract and Retain Younger Generations

When we speak about adapting to changing business environments, we’re often focused on external environments such as the larger market for MICE

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That's a Red Flag: Building and Managing Trust in Relationships.

Season 4, Episode 6 Featured guest: Connie Cay-Santos, Senior Director of Growth & Engagement, Quest Audio Visual

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5 Destinations That Connect Meeting Planners With Diverse Suppliers

In an era where organizations are going beyond diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mission statements and looking to put ideas into action,

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