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.

Chicago's Recently Renovated Hotel and More Mid-American Updates

IllinoisLocated in the heart of Chicago’s entertainment, cultural and business district, theWit hotel is set to finish the final stages of a

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theWit Hotel Exterior, Downtown Chicago. Credit: theWit, a Hilton Hotel

Los Angeles Tourism Numbers Nearing 2019 Levels—With Major Events on the Way

Los Angeles Tourism announced that tourism to Los Angeles County generated $34.5 billion in total business sales in 2022, reaching 91% of 2019’s

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Photo of Adam Burke speaking at Visit California event.

On the Scene: O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Offers a Well-Rounded Island Adventure

Ahead of Meetings Today LIVE! on the Island of Hawai‘i, I had the opportunity to visit O‘ahu, where Honolulu’s bustling urban scene stands in stark

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‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach Pool Deck

Boy Scouts of America’s Summit Bechtel Reserve Is a Corporate Meetings Paradise

Imagine ziplining from the conference center, through a forest and across a mountain lake to get to your morning session.Attendees can do just that

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Photo of zipline at Summit Bechtel Reserve.

Why West Virginia Is a ‘Natural’ Choice for Meetings

From expansive, iconic properties such as Stonewall Resort and The Greenbrier—dubbed “America’s resort since 1778”—West Virginia offers groups

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Photo of river rafting on West Virginia's New River Gorge.

Sioux Falls Guarantees New Experiences During Every Visit

With big-city amenities and small-town charm, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is set up for both the hustle and bustle of business travel and the downtime

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Levitt at The Falls

No Agenda Episode #3: Retirement of Industry Icon David DuBois

David DuBois shares his decision to retire as CEO of IAEE and his plan for the future. Caesars Entertainment gears up to launch a Global Wellness

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Sarah Soliman & Courtney Stanley

4 Historic Hotels for Your Next Meeting in St. Louis and Kansas City

There’s something magical about meeting in a historic venue. Whether it’s contemplating the businesses that used to call the building home or

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Hotel Phillips lobby