Experience Elevated Meetings & Events at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is now Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, a

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Virginia’s Culinary Traditions Create Comforting Connections

As the birthplace of the American wine industry and a nationally dominant agricultural and seafood producer, Virginia’s culinary roots run deep.

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Oyster dish from The Tides Inn

Bizzabo Data Shows Promising Industry Outlook for 2023

Results and data from a recent

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ESPA Launches Event Service Prof Award and Designation

After the contracts are signed and the DMO, convention center or hotel salesperson steps away from the project, meeting planners often rely on the

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Group photo of ESPA members.

4 Tucson Venues for Space and Science Fans

Tucson, Arizona, has long beckoned groups with its picturesque, wide-open desert landscapes and luxury resorts.

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Night sky over the desert near Tucson

Inspire Your Group With These Iconic Newport Beach Activities

Everyone has their perfect vision of Southern California, with its graceful palm trees dotting the horizon and laid-back surf culture that is

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Photo of stand-up paddleboarding in Newport Harbor, California.

New Facilities and Features at Major Gaming Resorts and Destinations

Gaming in the U.S. is on a tear, with Q2 revenues reaching an all-time high at nearly $15 billion, according to statistics from the American Gaming

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Caesars Palace lobby renovation.

Exciting New Meetings Developments in Greater Palm Springs, With Carolina Viazcan

From a new hockey arena to expanded airlift and its ever-present roster of top spas and golf resorts, Greater Palm Springs has emerged from the

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Carolina Viazcan, Visit Greater Palm Springs

SITE Taps MPI's Gregg as CEO

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) named Annette Gregg its new CEO, effective November 14.  Gregg, who is currently chief

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7 Tips to Ensure Sustainable Group Dining Events

In recent years, consumers have become more conscious of how their food choices impact the environment. Everyone, it seems, is becoming more aware

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Executive Chef Victor Litkewycz, Hyatt Regency San Francisco, shopping at farmers market.

How to Harness the History of the Poconos for Your Events

Spanning 2,400 square miles, the four-county Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania is a quintessential drive-to destination offering a

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Mandalay Bay Unveils Plans for $100 Million Renovation

Already standing as the fifth-largest convention center in the U.S., Mandalay Bay shared plans for its $100-million renovation of the 2.1-million-

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Mandalay Bay Convention Center Prefunction Space

MPI Releases New Strategy Update, Educational Offerings and More at IMEX America 2022

MPI, whose long-time partnership with IMEX has been extended through 2025, made a series of announcements about its strategic vision for the next

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MPI Press Conference Panel

Will Meetings and Events Prices Ever Come Down? Maritz' Steve O'Malley Discusses Major Industry Trends

  Where are meetings and events at in the great post-shutdown recovery? Who is winning the force majeure battle? Are room rates and other

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Steve O'Malley, Vice President and COO, Maritz Global Events.

Kansas City Is Upping Its Profile Via Major Additions

Kansas City is on the ascent, ready

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Kansas City skyline east.

On the Scene: Experiencing IMEX America as a First-Time Attendee

The first time I felt I truly experienced the world, I was roaming the streets of London alone at the ripe age of 17, independent and unafraid of

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Taylor at IMEX America 2022

IMEX America 2022 Hosts a Meetings and Events Industry on the Rebound

IMEX 2022 wrapped October 13 in Las Vegas, having hosted approximately 12,000 attendees—a 45% increase over 2021 numbers—over the three-day

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Group in front of Mandalay Bay Convention Center at IMEX America 2022

Caesars’ Michael Massari on Changing Trends in Hospitality Industry Talent Acquisition

One of the hottest topics in the meetings industry is talent acquisition and retention. Michael Massari, chief sales officer of Caesars Entertainment

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Michael Massari, Caesars Entertainment.

Encore "Breaks Free" at IMEX America, and an Engaging New Role for Planners

Everyone's after attendee engagement at events, and Encore Global may have just cracked the code with its "Break Free" immersive environment

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Ben Erwin, Encore.

Why Scenting Your Events Should Be on Your Radar

It all started with a few cupcakes.   In 2011, Tiffany Rose Goodyear founded a dessert catering company, Yours Truly Cupcake, with her

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Inside the Be Well Lounge at IMEX America 2022