MPI unveiled five credentialing initiatives to increase hospitality standards in the meetings and events world, including several aimed at higher
June 08, 2022
A Hospitality School Leader’s Take on the Industry Pipeline Problem
MPI’s launch of an Emerging Meeting Professional (EMP) certification could help prime the meetings and events industry pipeline with people just
June 07, 2022
Sheraton Dallas Names New Director of Event Management
Sheraton Dallas named Brad Barbour its new director of event management. Bringing over 30 years of hospitality experience to his new role,
June 07, 2022
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa names new resort manager
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa named Eric Grimm its new resort manager. The move to Wisconsin to manage the resort is full circle for Grimm,
June 07, 2022
S.F. Entrant LUMA Hotel San Francisco Names GM, DOSM
LUMA Hotel San Francisco, which will be the first hotel to set up shop in the city’s Mission Bay neighborhood when it debuts in June 2022, announced
June 06, 2022
New and Tried-and-True Event Options in Austin and the Hill Country
Held on April 29th, the ribbon-cutting for the new $375 million Moody Center at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) featured an exuberant address
June 06, 2022
CSR Promotional Products That Provide Direct Impact to Marginalized Communities
When Lauri Pastrone, founder and CEO of Peace by Piece International, first had the idea to start a not-
June 06, 2022
Industry Leader Maura Gast, Chief of Visit Irving, Talks Trends and Local Haps
Meetings industry veteran Maura Gast, executive director of Visit Irving Texas
June 06, 2022
Irving, Texas, Breathes Fresh Air Into Your Meetings and Events
Outdoor meetings have gained popularity in the last few years as a safe way to gather during a global pandemic, but even prior to COVID-19, health,
June 04, 2022
Meetings Today Live! Hawai‘i: Ross Birch on Happenings in the Islands
In the lead-up to our Meetings Today LIVE! Hawai‘i program in late April, we reached out to Ross Birch, executive director of the Island of Hawai‘i
June 03, 2022
From Cop to Chef, Kieran Fleming Found His Calling in the Kitchen
It’s true that some chefs rule their kitchens with the unbending resolve of a “by-the-book” law enforcement officer, but chef Kieran Fleming, his
June 02, 2022
5 Western Montana Retreats Perfect for Getting Your Team Back Together
While we’ve all been challenged by being “remote” over the past couple years—especially in our work lives—in an ironic way, going remote can now mean
June 02, 2022
How the Las Vegas Hospitality Community Gives Back
In the crossfire hurricane of the pandemic
June 02, 2022
How Frisco’s Mile-Long Omni PGA Will Amplify Metroplex Meetings
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
June 02, 2022
The Stories Behind Some of the Las Vegas' Long-Time Hospitality Talent
Casinos come and go, but among the 265,000-plus people that make Vegas sing, many have worked here for decades. Like entertainer Wayne Newton, who
June 01, 2022
Global Hotel Openings With Ocean Views
Italy Hilton’s Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia, marking the luxury brand’s debut in Italy, has opened. The property is located in a prime
June 01, 2022
Las Vegas Mainstays and New Entrants Keep the Group Market Rolling in 2022
“Who knew that paradise looked like this?” said Mick Jagger exuberantly to the crowd during last November’s sold-out Rolling Stones concert at
June 01, 2022
Dear Ashley: How Can Teams Be More Culturally Sensitive in Planning Destination Events?
Dear Ashley, How can teams take steps to be as culturally sensitive as possible when looking to infuse local culture and experiences into
June 01, 2022
Philadelphia Opens New Waterfront Restaurant
After five years in the making, Philadelphia’s newly opened Liberty Point
June 01, 2022
3 New NYC Hotels and a Splashy D.C. Entrant
After the need to pause on developments in some of the East’s busiest cities during the pandemic, guests can now take advantage of both new and