American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Passengers

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined the air travel giant American Airlines $50 million, citing its numerous violations of laws

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Which Cities Made the Cut? Global DMC Partners Releases 2024 Global Destination Index.

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest global network of independent DMCs and specialized event service providers, unveiled its 2024 Global

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Chicago

Exit Interview: Larry Sieg reflects on 40 years in Atlantic City’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Larry Sieg, president and CEO of Visit Atlantic City, announced his retirement in late September,

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Photo of Larry Sieg, standing at a podium with a backdrop of the Atlantic City Convention Center in the background.

Innovate Marketing Group and the EventUp Podcast Launch New Book

Clear some space on your bookshelf!Innovate Marketing Group, in collaboration with the EventUp Podcast, launched a new book in late October called

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EventUp!: A Guide to Impactful Event Experiences

How Maritz Uses AI and How Meeting Profs Can Learn From It

AI represents a massive sea-change in the business world and beyond, and the business events segment is quickly adapting its benefits to workflows.

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As Virginia Surges, Three New CVB Leaders Seize the Moment

Virginia loves business, and business loves Virginia back. CNBC named the Commonwealth “America’s Top State for Business in 2024” for the third

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Richmond Skyline. Photo Credit: Jeff Greenberg

Julie Coker Leaves San Diego Tourism Authority for NYC

San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) President and CEO Julie Coker was hired to lead New York City Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors, effective

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Julie Coker

Booming San Antonio Stays Rooted in History and Culture

Get ready for a second Metroplex in Texas, as the San Antonio and Austin metropolitan areas, connected by the I-35 corridor, are expanding rapidly.

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The Alamo at Night. Photo Credit: Jeff Heilman

Trendsetter Tuesday: Why Bill Reed Believes Innovation is Vital to a Successful Event

 To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today has launched a new podcast series called "Trendsetter Tuesday," in order to learn

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The Latest Openings and Renovations at Major Casino Resorts

Gaming resorts are having a banner year, with openings throughout the U.S. greeting “action” aficionados and meetings and events groups alike.

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Tropicana Implosion. Photo Credit: Jeff Heilman.

Meetings and Events in Fort Myers and Surrounds Satisfy

Editor's note: Since the original publication of this article, Hurricane Milton impacted the west coast of Florida, including the Fort Myers area

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A $393 Million Renovation and More South New and Renovated News

CaribbeanNestled on 15 tropical acres of Palm Beach’s widest stretch of white-sand beach, the

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Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino Shore Club

The Latest Meeting Hotel Openings and Renovations in the West

CaliforniaSan Diego’s Hotel Del Coronado announced that its Victorian ballrooms

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Monterey Beach Hotel Exterior Photo

New Global Hotel Openings and a Major Australian Transformation

ChinaNestled in the heart of the Nan’an District in Chongqing sits the

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Conrad Chongqing Rooftop

Mile-High Metamorphosis: Denver Continues to Polish Its Downtown Model

This May, Denver announced a $500 million investment in downtown, including housing options, public spaces and strategies to attract businesses.

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Downtown Denver

Encore's Amanda Armstrong Talks Making an Impact, Igniting the Senses and the Future of Event Technology

In this Meetings Today Podcast, recorded on the IMEX America tradeshow floor, Taylor Smith sits down with Amanda Armstrong, senior vice president of

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Break Free by Encore, 2022. Courtesy of Encore

Iconic Savannah Ups the Ante With a Convention Center Expansion and More

With moss-draped live oaks, public squares just begging for private event activations and historic venues that exude that Southern Gothic aesthetic,

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Sunset photo of downtown Savannah, Georgia.

Marriott Agrees to Pay $52 Million For Massive Data and Security Breaches

Global hotel giant Marriott International agreed to pay $52 million and strengthen its data security practices in settlements between the company,

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Discover How Meeting Groups Can Give Back When Convening in North Carolina's Piedmont

North Carolina’s Piedmont—situated between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Mountains—is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S

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What Lies Ahead: SITE and IRF Release Results From 2024 Incentive Travel Index

There’s a reason the IMEX team encourages attendees to share their thoughts and photos from the show floor using the hashtag #IMEXcited. There

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Incentive Travel Index 2024. Credit: SoolNua Design Studio