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

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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

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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

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Saint Mary Lake, Glacier Country, Montana.

How the Las Vegas Hospitality Community Gives Back

In the crossfire hurricane of the pandemic

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11th annual CNY in the Desert parade

How Frisco’s Mile-Long Omni PGA Will Amplify Metroplex Meetings

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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Rendering of Omni PGA Frisco resort.

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

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Alonzo Langstaff and Earl Manson 

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

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JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea - Lobby

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

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Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones Performs in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.

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

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Ashley with Matias, learning about the musical preparations for Semana Santa (Holy Week) festivities in Northern Argentina (captured & shared with permission from Matias).

Philadelphia Opens New Waterfront Restaurant

After five years in the making, Philadelphia’s newly opened Liberty Point

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Liberty Point Outdoor Seating And Dining

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

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citizenM Living Room And Seating

Group Dining Options You Can’t Miss in Colorado Springs

People might flock to Colorado Springs for its stunning natural landscapes and desirable weather—the city enjoys an average of 300 days of sunshine,

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Rocky Mountain Food Tours

The Austin Convention Center Is Back

Events are back in a big way in Downtown Austin, and the Austin Convention Center is incredibly proud to be a part of it! Our team is back to doing

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Austin Convention Center

4 Hospitality Leaders on Why You Should Meet in Myrtle Beach

Offering a case study in the wisdom and power of investing significant marketing dollars in an economic headwind, in this case COVID-19, Myrtle Beach

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7 New and Renovated Properties to Look Forward to This Year (2022)

As the hospitality industry continues to recover from pandemic losses, new and renovated hotels across the country are ready to welcome meetings and

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Exterior of Atlantis Paradise Island

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Circles Back With More Hospitality

Between 1948 and 2005, the land cornering at Las Vegas and Elvis Presley Boulevards was home to the Thunderbird, Silverbird, El Rancho and Algiers

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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

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Coastal Mexico Resorts That Delight With Local Flavor

Now that meetings—and even international programs—are back on, attendees who have been cooped up stateside for more than two years may have a

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Herb Garden, Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort.

Sheraton Dallas Adds Massive Outdoor Green Space for Events

Following a multimillion-dollar renovation of all guest rooms, public areas, food and beverage outlets and meeting spaces in 2019,

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Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Downtown Dallas, Texas

New Group Wellness Offerings at L’Auberge de Sedona

With the intention of providing respite to groups looking to reunite and reconnect after the long pandemic hiatus full of working remotely and

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L'Auberge de Sedona's Immersive Sound Healing Experience