Miami Reports Year of Tourism Growth in 2022

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) observed an increase in economic impact and visitor growth in 2022 at their annual State of

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The GMCVB 2023 State of the Tourism and Travel Industry

Change Remains Constant in AV Production

By Eric Newkirk  Meeting planners need to speak the right language to get the most cost-effective outcome for their

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How to Incorporate Local Culture into Events at Popular Coastal Mexico Resorts

The way we travel has changed, which means the way we meet has also changed—especially when it comes to popular meeting and incentive destinations

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Agave Study by Studio Caribe

East Coast Gaming Destinations Are Spending for Success

As reported by the American Gaming Association, U.S. casinos and mobile gaming apps set a record high of $60.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR)

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Orange County Convention Center Appoints New General Manager and Director of Sales

With a career spanning over 30 years, Anthony “Tony” Camarillo brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, events and general management to his new role

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OCCC Tony Camarillo and Keri Burns

8 U.S. Hotel Openings in 2023 That Meeting and Event Professionals Should Know About

The pace of hotel development is fast and furious—and can be hard to keep up with for busy meeting planners. As professionals across the country work

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The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie 

How Providence’s TID Sets the Stage for Group Success

During the pandemic, which saw Rhode Island lose $78 million in direct spending revenue from canceled events, Providence Warwick CVB President and

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Cityscape from Providence River Pedestrian Bridge

4 U.S. Beach Destinations for Meetings and Events That Deliver

Beach destinations have long been popular for meeting, event and incentive programs. Sometimes it’s because the northern state

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San Antonio Builds on Its Historic Charms With Major New Developments

San Antonio has always been the pride of Texas, with that monumental last stand at the Alamo forever notching its place in history books and

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Photo of San Antonio skyline at dusk.

Omni Tucson National Resort's Renovations and Marriott's New Hotel Concept

ArizonaOmni Tucson National Resort recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation to its rooms, suites, meeting spaces and more. The resort

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Cavaña at LUMA Hotel San Francisco

New Orleans' Hotel Upgrades and More Southern Property News

FloridaThe legendary landmark resort Casa Marina, Curio Collection by Hilton, originally built in 1920, will unveil a grand property renovation to

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Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans Guest Room

Australia's New Le Méridien and More Global Property News

AmsterdamTivoli Hotels & Resorts made its brand debut in the Netherlands with the

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Pullman Singapore Orchard

Event Service Professionals Publish Meetings DEI Guide

The knowledge and duties of event service professionals (ESPs), aka convention service managers, is where the rubber meets the road in the meetings

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Orange County Convention Center Opens Virtual Health Clinic

During the Covid pandemic, the U.S. saw rapid growth in its medical facilities and resources. Orlando is in step with that trend, with

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Visit Orlando and Orlando Health Officials at Grand Opening.

Omaha and Council Bluffs Growing Community-Friendly Spaces

Set across the Missouri River from each other, Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, offer a convenient package for meeting groups that are

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Omaha's Old Market Entertainment District

The Z: DEIB and Generation Z, a Conversation with Alicia Jenelle

There exists an important difference between industry trends and industry initiatives. Trends typically come and go or change and redevelop as

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The Z: DEIB and Generation Z, a Conversation with Alicia Jenelle

10 Tips for Using AI to Radically Improve Meetings and Events Tasks

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are booming. From

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Historic Hotel Updates and More Eastern Property News

CanadaIn celebration of its 30th anniversary this year, Hôtel Baie Saint-Paul in Charlevoix, in the province of Quebec, will undergo renovations that

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Hotel Washington Common Area

Marriott Marquis Houston Taps Juan Calderon as Hotel Manager

Marriott Marquis Houston named Juan Calderon its hotel manager, tasked with oversight of the 1,000-room resort’s business and

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Marriott Marquis Houston Taps Juan Calderon as Hotel Manager

8 Offsite Event Venues That Make Portland Meetings Shine

While Portland, Oregon, has everything a planner would desire in a meetings destination, including 255,000 square feet of space at the Oregon

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Photo of mural in Portland, Oregon's Alberta Arts District.