Meetings Are Big Business in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Local CVB Leaders Share Why

With the world’s 10th largest economy based on GDP, pro-business Texas perennially dominates rankings across multiple categories and indicators.

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New and Renovated Western Hotels and Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa

ArizonaOmni Tempe Hotel at ASU is now accepting reservations for stays beginning on April 28, 2023. The hotel is a $125 million

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Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa, Indian Wells - Olive Grove Patio

Southern Hotel Renovations and a New All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Resort

FloridaThe Elser Hotel & Residences opened its doors in November 2022 in the heart of downtown Miami. The 646-room property

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Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

3 New and Renovated Illinois Hotels, Renovations at Grand Traverse

IllinoisThe Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, announced the opening of the newly constructed, 1,300-square-foot Gallery Terrace,

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Waldorf Astoria Chicago

The Latest New and Renovated Hotels From Around The World

ChinaAC Hotels by Marriott announced its brand debut in Greater China with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou, a 135-room

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The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne. Credit: Marriott Hotels

Association Prof Willis Turner Shares How ChatGPT Will Impact the Meetings Industry

Association meetings veteran Willis Turner shares how the new AI technology

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How ChatGPT Will Impact the Meetings and Events Industry

In the not-so-distant future, the world of meetings and events was transformed by the rise of artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT.

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Relaxing Beaches, Secluded Forests and Polished Properties Make Santa Cruz Retreat-Ready

Whether you’ve always wanted to explore the famous redwoods of California or long for a meeting with an ocean view, consider Northern California’s

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Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County

Business Events Australia’s Signature Incentive Showcase Dreamtime Returns to Adelaide in 2023

After a three-year hiatus, Business Events Australia’s (BEA) signature

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New and Renovated Washington D.C. Hotels and More Eastern News

CanadaCanada’s first Canopy by Hilton hotel in Toronto, Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville, brings 184 guest rooms and 3,500

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Washington Marriott Capitol Hill Rooftop Rendering

Destination DC Announces Executive Team Promotions

Destination DC announced key promotions at the executive team level. Robin A. McClain has been promoted to chief marketing officer, leading the

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Robin A. McClain

Visit Dana Point Taps Heather Johnston as Executive Director

Visit Dana Point, the DMO for Dani Point, California, appointed Heather Johnston as executive director, tasked with leading the Visit Dana Point

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Heather Johnston, Visit Dana Point

Palmer House Welcomes Konstantine Drosos as General Manager

Downtown Chicago’s Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel announced the appointment of Konstantine Drosos as general manager. Drosos has more than 25 years of

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Konstantine Drosos

Tap These Unique Las Vegas Meeting and Event Venues for Smaller Groups

No destination does meetings like Las Vegas, with attendance numbers reliably spiking when conference, convention and other business events are held

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MPI Expands Existing Partnership and Relationship With NCBMP Through 2026

MPI announced a formal three-year extension and expanded community offerings with the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP)

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Jason Dunn, Executive Director, NCBMP

Key Results From the 2023 Meetings Today Trends Survey

Are we out of the woods yet when it comes to the pandemic? The jury still seems to be out, but there are solid signs that business event planners

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Key Venue Openings and Renovations in the Pacific Northwest (2023)

Of the many meeting and event trends we saw blossom in 2022 and continue into 2023, the furious pace of new properties opening and renovations and

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3 Reasons to Book Your Next Meeting in Reno Tahoe

Located in Northern Nevada at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with 300 days of annual sunshine, the Reno Tahoe region’s weather and outdoor

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Reno-Sparks Convention Center

Meeting Incentives for Group Bookings in Reno Tahoe

With more than a collective 1 million square feet of meeting space and 15,000 hotel rooms paired with renowned natural scenery and a booming foodie

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Meeting attendees on the rooftop of the National Museum of Art in Reno

Anaheim Convention Center Chef Sets Tables for Thousands

Running the F&B operation for the largest convention center on the West Coast is the definition of a “big job,” but Bernard Foster, executive

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