Welcome to the new normal—a world of endless uncertainty and high-tech disruption. From virtual and hybrid events to the rise of artificial
July 06, 2022
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
June 30, 2022
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
June 30, 2022
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
June 29, 2022
Chicago’s Meetings and Events Industry Thrives With Local Partnerships
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chicago Tribune reported the city lost
June 29, 2022
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
June 28, 2022
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
June 27, 2022
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
June 27, 2022
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
June 24, 2022
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,
June 23, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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. “
June 23, 2022
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,
June 22, 2022
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
June 22, 2022
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
June 21, 2022
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
June 21, 2022
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
June 21, 2022
Hotel Council of San Francisco Names Alex Bastian as President and CEO
The Hotel Council of San Francisco has named