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

Is Air Travel Stress Preventing Full Business Travel Recovery?

While U.S. travel spend is approaching pre-

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View of planes from the window of the gate area at an airport

Venues and Activities Only in Charlotte, North Carolina

When one big city opens a successful new attraction, every other big city wants to follow suit by welcoming a franchise of its own. The increase

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Charlotte Skyline. Credit: Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Group-Friendly Outdoor Activities in Palm Beach County

When Henry Morrison Flagler first came to Florida in search of a temperate climate for his ailing wife, he surely never imagined the reason he chose

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The Square, Downtown Palm Beach

Visit San Antonio Announces Key New Hire, Internal Promotions

Visit San Antonio announced a key new hire for its destination sales team as well as internal promotions in both its destination sales and experience

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Caroline Gardner, Director of Mid-Atlantic Sales, Visit San Antonio

Diverse and Immersive Event Experiences in Oakland, California

Oakland has all of the convenience meeting planners look for when sourcing a destination. The city across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco offers

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Aerial view of Oakland, California's Jack London Square

The Massive New Omni PGA Frisco Is a Golf Resort Game-Changer

When describing the new Omni PGA Frisco Resort, Director of Sales and Marketing Gus Tejeda keeps coming back to one line: One resort, endless

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Omni PGA Frisco Resort with golf course green

Coury Hospitality Announces Executive Promotions, New GM of Hotel Vin

Coury Hospitality, a Dallas-based hospitality company specializing in design, development and operations of boutique and lifestyle hotels, announced

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Tom Santora

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Welcomes New Resort Manager

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa welcomed David Cronin as resort manager. Cronin, who joins the resort with more than 25

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David Cronin, Resort Manager. Credit: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Rosen Delivers

For all things meetings and events in Orlando, it has to be Rosen Hotels & Resorts. A portfolio of three nationally celebrated convention

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