4 Ways to Thrive in a World of Change and Disruption

Welcome to the new normal—a world of endless uncertainty and high-tech disruption. From virtual and hybrid events to the rise of artificial

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Collective Retreats’ New Head Sommelier and Beverage Alchemist Creates Inclusive Mocktail Menu

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of wine, beer and

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Creative Retreats' Jesse Rodriguez Explores a Wine Cellar

Meetings in Myrtle Beach

With 20 million visitors to the Myrtle Beach area annually, it seems everyone knows about the area's spectacular beaches, challenging golf

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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Joins the Swan and Dolphin Resort to Make Meetings Magic

Whether you’re planning a small meeting at the Walt Disney Swan Reserve, a medium size group at the Swan, a large meeting at the Dolphin, or a mega

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Chicago’s Meetings and Events Industry Thrives With Local Partnerships

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chicago Tribune reported the city lost

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Experience, Innovation and Culture Make New Orleans Built To Host

New Orleans offers a unique brand of hospitality. From intimate, specialized meetings to large, complex events, New Orleans is a premier destination

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STR Stats: Meetings Coming Back, But Still Lagging Leisure

The hospitality industry is set for a rapid recovery from the depths of the pandemic, when monthly RevPAR (revenue per available room) plummeted to

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Inspiring Speaker and Former NFL Long Snapper Turns to Magic to Overcome Tragedy

When it felt like his life was falling to the ground like a house of cards, Jon Dorenbos picked up his own deck and started shuffling. In the

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Jon Dorenbos Performs On Stage

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa Taps Vince Waddill as Director of Event Management

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa has promoted Vince Waddill as new director of event management. Waddill previously worked as

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Hotel del Coronado Taps Michael Tuesca as Director of New Luxury Hotel

Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has selected Michael Tuesca as director of its new luxury hotel, Shore House at The Del,

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AC Next Gen Groundbreaking in St. Louis

Work is officially underway for St. Louis’ highly anticipated expansion of the America’s Center Convention Complex expansion project. Regional

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Ohio Hilton Openings and a New Illinois Hotel

Ohio Two new Hilton properties joined downtown Toledo, Ohio under one roof in April. The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood

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Cabarrus County CVB Taps Adam Rich as Sales Manager

Cabarrus County, North Carolina Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has hired Adam Rich as sales manager. In his new role, Rich will oversee promoting

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Report From MPI WEC: Puerto Rico Emerging From Pandemic Trending Up

Puerto Rico is emerging from the pandemic on a wave of positive visitor arrival numbers and the influx of cash that comes along with them. “

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MPI Shows Its Resilience at 2022 WEC San Francisco

Further emerging from a pandemic that crippled the meetings and conventions industry, and in a city that was particularly hard hit, MPI WEC 2022,

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U.S. Travel Association Taps Geoff Freeman as President and CEO

The U.S. Travel Association has selected Geoff Freeman as its next president and CEO, effective September 1. Freeman re-joins the U.S. Travel

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Live From WEC: Transformational Meetings Tech Change From Encore

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Encore's Cathy Schlosberg, senior VP of marketing, and Amanda Armstrong, SVP of Brand & Community

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Huntsville, Alabama Boutique Hotel Welcomes Jeremy Sadler as General Manager

Huntsville, Alabama’s first boutique hotel, 106 Jefferson, announced Jeremy Sadler as general manager.  “I am thrilled to be joining the 106

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Taking Risks, Getting Noticed and Designing Your Playbook

Season 3, Episode 6 Details Featured Guest: Monique Ruff-Bell, Head of Conferences at TED How can we

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Hotel Council of San Francisco Names Alex Bastian as President and CEO

The Hotel Council of San Francisco has named 

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