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

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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

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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

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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

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Aerial view of Frank Lloyd Write's Martin House in Buffalo, New York

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

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You Can Sit With Us: Standing Up to Mean Girls, Sitting in Discomfort and Honoring Your Boundaries

  Season 4, Episode 3 Featured guest: Lisa Messina, Chief Sales Officer, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors

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Grow, Engage, Delight! Creating Content On LinkedIn to Grow Our Brands and Influence.

As the world’s most powerful B2B platform, LinkedIn has captured the attention of everyone in the business world and beyond as an effective tool to

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Hard Rock International Names Colleen Brzozowski Regional Director of Global Sales - Midwest

Hard Rock International announced the appointment of Colleen Brzozowski as regional director of global sales for the Midwest, a role in which she

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Colleen Brzozowski, Regional Director Global Sales - Midwest, Hard Rock International

New and Renovated Properties in California and Washington State

CaliforniaLa Jolla Shores Hotel unveiled new outdoor and indoor oceanfront spaces in January, including The Shores Lawn, located

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Hilton Motif Seattle Rooftop Dining

Pinehurst Resort's New Golf Course and More Southern Property News

BahamasGoldwyn Resort & Residences opened its doors on Cable Beach in Nassau, 15 minutes from Linden Pindling International

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Ohio's Two New Hotels and More Mid-American News (March 2023)

MichiganHuntington Place, the downtown Detroit convention center, announced it has again achieved LEED Gold status by recertifying

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Australia's Newest Selina Hotel and More Global Hotel News

AustraliaSelina Hospitality opened its fourth hotel in Australia, Selina Magnetic Island, a five-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay and

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Eastern Hotel and CVB News (March 2023)

ConnecticutMashantucket’s Foxwoods Resort Casino announced the opening of its renovated Rainmaker Expo Center. The

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The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

New ESPA President Denise Reid on DEI, New Member Acquisition–and a Show-Stopping 'Ave Maria'

Denise Reid, new president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA), shares how event service professionals are on the front line of

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Chef Javier Cuesta's Citrus Salmon Micuit Recipe 

Citrus Salmon Micuit  Serving size: 4 This refreshing and light salad utilizes a classic French sous vide method with a

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Barnsley Resort Chef Javier Cuesta Informs Southern Cuisine With French Technique

With 3,000 acres available for seatings, Barnsley Resort Executive Chef Javier Cuesta certainly has room to roam, which is apropos for a veteran,

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How to Explore California Wine Country Through Food

Home to some of the most award-winning wines and jaw-dropping scenery on Earth, California Wine Country delivers one-of-a-kind experiences for

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Farm-to-Table Cuisine Shines in Eastern Iowa Cities

While your preconceived ideas of Iowa cuisine may center around traditional meat and potatoes dishes (with a side of corn, of course), stop and visit

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Dish from Cobble Hill in Cedar Rapids

Three Colorado Cities for Meetings Immersed in Art and History

The artistic and creative state that Colorado has become commonly known as today is built on history and art heritage spanning more than

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Private Equity Titan Blackstone Buys Tech Giant Cvent

Private equity titan Blackstone has bought hospitality tech giant Cvent in a $4.6 billion transaction.  Cvent, a ubiquitous presence in the

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