Dear Ashley, What ideas do you have to make our attendees more knowledgeable about and engaged in the destination
April 03, 2023
How Santa Rosa Stands Out for Meetings in Sonoma County, California
For groups that have their sights set on Sonoma County, consider Santa Rosa, California as your hub. Just 50 miles north of San Francisco and
March 31, 2023
New Orleans Marks GMID 2023 With Its Authentic Brand of Hospitality
The New Orleans area meetings and events industry gathered at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans March 30 to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID
March 29, 2023
Hawaiian Industry Professionals Discuss Mindful, Respectful Travel
In Hawaiian culture, a lei is never expected.“It’s always a gift, and it’s an adornment,” said Lahela Spencer, Hawaiian culture specialist at Hilton
March 29, 2023
Meetings Mean Business Canada Coalition Calls for Government Support of Meetings and Business Events Industry
Following Canada’s federal budget announcement March 28 and alongside the efforts of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) March 30, the Meetings Mean
March 29, 2023
9 Questions to Ask Yourself About Future-Proofing Your Work Team
Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and the hybrid
March 28, 2023
True Aloha: Meet Hawai'i's John Reyes Shares How Hawai'i's Tourism Is Guided and Guarded by Its Culture
In some respect, the pandemic allowed the islands of Hawai'i to heal, as mass tourism came to a halt. The break only solidified the realization—long
March 28, 2023
NYC & Company Announces New Name and Brand Identity
At NYC & Company’s annual meeting March 28, President and CEO Fred Dixon announced the new name and brand identity of the DMO for the five
March 28, 2023
New Orleans & Sherrif Karamat Extend Their GMID Greetings
Walt Leger, president & CEO of New Orleans & Co., and Stephanie Turner, senior vice president convention sales and strategies for
March 28, 2023
Birmingham Beckons Groups With an Amazing Food Scene and Monumental History
Birmingham, Alabama, a city central
March 28, 2023
The Z: Using Social Media to Attract a Gen Z Audience
What do you consider a good first impression? A firm handshake and saying, “Nice to meet you,” or maybe an insightful conversation avoiding talk
March 28, 2023
Defy Convention
Meetings in Philadelphia are unlike anything, anywhere else. From the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to tech-savvy, customizable meeting spaces
March 28, 2023
Central Illinois Cities Along Route 66 With Historical Meetings Opportunities
From Bloomington-Normal down to Springfield, these Central Illinois-based stops along Route 66 offer sites and attractions “route-d” in city- and
March 27, 2023
"Brave Wilderness" Host Coyote Peterson on His Home Range of Columbus, Ohio
While millions know Coyote Peterson as the guy who gets stung and bitten by just about every animal under the sun in his YouTube hit Brave
March 27, 2023
The Case for Plant-Forward, Default-Veg Menus at Meetings
A simple concept originated in Europe: “default veg,” the idea of making plant-based food and drinks the default option while giving diners the
March 27, 2023
Terranea Resort Names Troy Wood Director of Sales
The luxury 582-room Terranea Resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula named longtime hospitality industry veteran Troy Wood as its new director of sales
March 27, 2023
Columbus, Ohio, Is a Creative City of Superlatives for Meetings and Events
Surprising is the first word that comes to mind after touring Columbus, Ohio, through the lens of a meetings and events planner. Surprising that this
March 27, 2023
8 Refreshed Meeting Venues in New York State That Inspire
Since 1980, New York State’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has recognized organizations and individuals that protect
March 27, 2023
Why Aren't Sustainability and Net Zero as Important in the U.S. as in Europe?
Major travel and meetings industry sustainability efforts such as the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative are a top priority in Europe, where the