Native Los Angeleno Javier Cano wears many hats, from overseeing 10 hotels in Greater Los Angeles, including LA LIVE’s JW Marriott and The Ritz-
October 15, 2024
Trendsetter Tuesday: Where Does Javier Cano Find the Time to Be So Awesome and Inspiring?
October 14, 2024
Group Offerings in the Great Outdoors Across Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus
Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Ohio offers an unexpected haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with three of its major cities—Cincinnati, Cleveland
October 14, 2024
IMEX America 2024 Attracts Tens of Thousands to Blow Past Previous Records
IMEX America resumed its
October 11, 2024
How Groups Can Meet and Play in Frisco, Texas
The fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex city of Frisco, Texas, is rapidly ascending as a meetings destination, welcoming the sprawling Omni PGA
October 11, 2024
Jason Dunn Stands Tall for Black Meeting Professionals
Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), is a meetings industry leader that stands tall for his constituents
October 10, 2024
Maritz COO Steve O'Malley Talks Industry Trends and Where We'll Be in Five Years
From an association booking window that is slowly expanding to dealing with rising costs and the resilience of sustainability, the meetings industry
October 10, 2024
Key Findings From MPI's New Meetings Outlook Report Released at IMEX
Meeting professionals are optimistic about the state of the meetings and events industry, although their optimism has been tempered a bit as the
October 10, 2024
Visit Orlando's President and CEO on What's New in the Destination
Orlando was just recognized as the top meeting destination in North America by Cvent--an accolade it has won nine times! While winning Cvent's top
October 10, 2024
The Latest Incentive Travel Trends With Maritz's Casey Epley
A massive disruption in incentive travel programs has occurred in the last five years, with the global pandemic upending the very definition of top
October 10, 2024
The Best Photos From IMEX America 2024
Check out some of our favorite photos from IMEX America 2024! From men in cloud-themed suits to adorable puppies to a buzzing tradeshow floor, this
October 09, 2024
Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on How the 2024 Election Will Impact Meetings and Events
In this Meetings Today podcast, senior contributor Jeff Heilman speaks with Destination DC President and CEO Elliott Ferguson at IMEX America 2024 in
October 09, 2024
WATCH: Iconic Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Implodes in Spectacular Fashion
This week the iconic Tropicana Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip was demolished with an implosion and fireworks show during this year's IMEX
October 09, 2024
Top Maritz Lawyer on Contracts, AI and Other Legal Trends Shaping the Industry
Jill Blood, vice president and deputy general council for global meetings giant Maritz, is on the forefront of legal issues that are impacting the
October 08, 2024
The Latest News From Hyatt's Senior Vice President of Events Steve Enselein
The Meetings Today team is coming to you from the IMEX America tradeshow floor! Taylor Smith sat down this morning with Hyatt’s Senior Vice President
October 08, 2024
Takeaways for Tomorrow’s Talent From the 2024 SITE Young Leaders Conference
The meetings and events industry is starting to become more aware of one game-changing statistic: By 2030, nearly 75% of the U.S. workforce will be
October 08, 2024
Meetings and Events Spend Expected to Increase, Personalized Experiences and AI to Drive Growth in 2025
The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, with meeting professionals citing planned increases in meeting budgets and an
October 08, 2024
All of Our IMEX America 2024 Event Coverage In One Place
The largest tradeshow for the meetings, events and incentive travel industries, IMEX America 2024 kicked off this week at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas,
October 07, 2024
5 Ways Kansas City is Prioritizing Health and Wellness
Kansas City is known far and wide for both its barbeque and jazz scenes, with over 24 million people visiting the destination each year. K.C. is also
October 07, 2024
Live Updates: 16 Dead and Millions Without Power as Hurricane Milton Slams Florida’s Gulf Coast
*Editors Note: This story has been updated from its initial version published on October 6. Meetings Today is following this developing story
October 04, 2024
How Groups Can Give Back and Help Maui Rebuild Post-Wildfires
One year after wildfires rolled through West Maui, devastating the town of Lahaina and burning homes, cultural and historical sites and businesses,