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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Little Rock CVB Promotes Team Members to Director and Senior Director Positions

The Little Rock CVB (LRCVB) promoted Jennifer Garner and Bliss Krucas to leadership roles within the organization. Garner will take on the role of

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Jennifer Garner, LRCVB