Meetings Focus sat down with the Hyatt Regency San Francisco and Encore Event Technologies to discuss how technology is shaping meetings.

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The numbers don’t lie. The meetings industry— and civilization as we know it—is bracing for a demographic wave the likes of which

Everyone has favorite productivity tools and toys. For most Millennials, their phone tops both categories.“I expect my phone to be able to do

Millennials are moving meetings tech. This biggest-ever generation may be young, but their expectations are changing the way attendees, planners and

Kelly Parisi, Solution Development Manager, Spear OneKelly Parisi is the solution development manager with

Whether it’s their growing spending power, social media influence or simply sheer numbers, the Millennial populace is profoundly impacting

The numbers truly tell the tale. Our December issue is all about the Millennial attendee and their impact on the modern meetings landscape. From tech

Standing on the tee 119 yards from the intimidating island green at the famous number 17 hole at the TPC THE PLAYERS Stadium Course, you soon

Are Millennials more interested in lattes in the lobby and video games in the sports bar than birdies and bogeys on the golf course?Unlike golf-

LA QUINTA, Calif.The La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria property and the first resort to debut in Palm Springs, Calif., has

CHARLOTTE, N.C.The Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park has completed a $10 million, year-long renovation of its 300 guest rooms and suites, as well

SEATTLEAmazon.com, Inc. is reportedly readying a foray into the online hotel bookings industry, according to

DUBAI, United Arab EmiratesFour Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has opened its doors, sprawling across 14 acres and offering 237 guest rooms

The SMERF market is generally known as the "old reliable" standby, which continues to book meetings even in the harshest of economic climates, while

BOGOTA, ColombiaStarwood is preparing to unveil a new South American property with the opening of the 168-key W Bogota Hotel on Dec. 12, 2014.The new

LONDONMarriott International continues to expand its AC Hotels by Marriott brand, with new properties opening in Valencia, Spain, and Istanbul,

BANGKOK, ThailandThe Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) recently revealed the appointment of