The Latest Property Openings and Renovations in Louisiana (2023)

Louisiana’s three most populous cities, New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport, are also the state’s best locations for meetings and events—and the

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Peacock Room at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans

4 U.S. Convention Center Projects That Are On-Trend

Convention center expansions and renovations are always great laboratories to identify and ultimately test the latest concepts in

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Rendering of Wisconsin Center.

Why Raleigh, North Carolina, Knows Citywide Meetings and Events

The booming capital city of North Carolina, Raleigh, is

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Photo of Balsam Range performing at World of Bluegrass 2019.

Walking the Walk: Leading by Example, Practicing Gratitude and Building Resilience

Season 4, Episode 4 Featured guest: Sonia Fong, Senior Vice President of Convention Development, Louisville Tourism

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Scenic Florida Outdoor Venues for Impressive Events

One of Florida’s main attractions is its scenery and weather. Pair that with good grub and creative cocktails and you’re sure to impress any attendee

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Casa Monica Resort & Spa outdoor event in St. Augustine

10 Best Places for Group Golf Outings in Florida

With more than 1,100 golf courses throughout the state designed by greats such as Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Tom Fazio, Florida boasts

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Golf course at Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando

The Top 10 Reasons to Meet in Florida

When we think of Florida, we tend to think of salty ocean breezes, white sandy shores, heavenly sunsets and fun in the sun. And while the weather is

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Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach

New Kid on the Block: The Event Technologist

Technology use at events has exploded in recent years, bringing about a new role within many event organizations – the event technologist. Whether

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Someone recording a concert with a phone.

No Agenda: Episode #2 Well-Rounded RFPs, Creative Swag and Caesars’ Client Experience Managers

On Episode #2 of No Agenda, we explore the importance of corporate identity using custom merchandise and products in creative ways. We also learn

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Ogden, Utah Creates Unforgettable Meetings From Mountains to Metro

Seasoned meeting planners know that finding the right destination is key to the success of an event. Not only quality venues and lodging have to be

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Looking at the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden along Historic 25th Street

9 F&B Tips to Reach Your Meeting Sustainability Goals

Meetings and events F&B is undergoing a revolution on many fronts, with sustainability and healthy options perhaps being at the fore. In my 30

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A platter of vegetables

Meetings Today LIVE! Hawai'i Kicks Off at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Attendees from all over flew into Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, this week for Meetings Today LIVE! Hawai'i 2023, and the event is officially underway.

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How Investment in the Reno Tahoe Region Is Changing the Meetings Game

Behind buoyant bookings and a host of new, renovated and reenergized visitor districts, venues and experiences, the Reno Tahoe group market is

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Reno, Nevada skyline

DEI Update: Meetings Diversity Leaders Greg DeShields and Sheila Alexander-Reid Share Their Perspectives

DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, is an unstoppable force in the meetings and tourism industry and beyond.Meetings Today touched base with two

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Arizona's Historic Hotel Restoration and More Western Hotel Updates

ArizonaThe historic Egyptian Motor Hotel, which once thrived in downtown Phoenix in the 1950s, opened to the public January 27 after

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Andaz West Hollywood Sundeck

Southern New and Renovated Properties (April 2023)

Dominican RepublicHyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Dreams Flora Resort & Spa, an addition to World of Hyatt’s

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Dreams Flora Resort and Spa Dining Rendering

Germany's First Selina Hotel and More Global Hotel News

AustraliaThe 123-room Vibe Hotel Adelaide officially opened its doors in southern Australia in the immediate vicinity of Hutt Street

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Vibe Hotel Adelaide. Credit: TFE Hotels

New Eastern Hotels Offering Contemporary Guest Experiences

CanadaHyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Canada, Hyatt Centric Ville-Marie Montréal

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Hyatt Centric Ville-Marie Montréal

IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum Prepares Incoming Professionals for Career Success

Choosing a career path is hard enough as it is, and for Gen Zers—the oldest of which entered a workforce in a full pandemic shutdown—the choice only

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IMEX Frankfurt 2022 Future Leaders Forum

Naomi Hollas Shares Her Steps to Success in the Events Industry

Like she’s heard many others working in meetings and events say before, Naomi Hollas—who grew up in the highlands of Scotland—“fell into the industry

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Naomi Hollas, Founder of Event Grads