8 Objectives to Help Align Your DEI Strategy and Business Needs

The demand for hospitality, events and tourism companies to take accountability for their social footprint is not solely for the benefit of one group

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Dear Ashley: How to Sell the Idea of a Culturally Authentic Incentive Travel Program

Dear Ashley, how do we convince clients to be open to culturally authentic activities outside of the resort for incentive groups?  —

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Dear Ashley: Tips for Selling Cultural-Based Incentives

3 Southeastern Resorts Perfect for Beach Meetings

When attendees see the beach as a venue on their itinerary, chances are they’re anticipating a gorgeous sunset, the soothing sound of waves and the

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Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.

Reno-Tahoe is the All-Season, All-Purpose Land of Plenty for Groups

Like the sun rising over pristine Lake Tahoe, North America’s largest alpine lake, the long COVID-19 hibernation is finally fading. More than ever,

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Balloon race over the Reno skyline

New Tennessee Openings and Developments for Planners (2022)

There’s no wrong meetings destination to choose from in Tennessee, whether you’re considering the state because of its access to the Great Smoky

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etc.venues' Garrett Ronan on Meetings Industry Trends and Beyond

Garrett Ronan, U.S. chief operations officer for etc.venues, talks about post-pandemic

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How Los Angeles Planned and Executed Super Bowl LVI

What does it take to put on an event like the Super Bowl? Darren Green, Chief Sales Officer for LA Tourism, joins Meetings Today to share how his

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IHG Launches New Reward Program

IHG Hotels & Resorts, which represents nearly 6,000 hotels in over 100 countries across 17 brands, has debuted its new global loyalty program:

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InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.

Meet the Chef Who’s Turning the Fort Worth Convention Center Into a Dining Destination

Exciting changes are afoot at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Not only is the venue slated for a $450 million phased expansion over the next five

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Executive Chef Brent Hines, Fort Worth Convention Center.

The Enduring Enchantment of Salem, Massachusetts

Marketed as North of Boston, the 34 cities and towns of scenic Essex County are primed to host corporate meetings, retreats, social gatherings and

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Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Conquer Your Fear of Hybrid Meetings Technology

Meeting planners are masters of so many things. From seating charts and food flow to strategic meeting management, meeting planners are the Swiss

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John Chen, CEO, Engaging Virtual Meetings

Two Surveys Say Meetings Industry on the Rebound

A pair of recent studies point to a rapidly rebounding meetings and

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Outside-of-the-Box Florida Beach Event Ideas

Want some outside-of-the-box ideas for beach fun? Say no more!  The days of tug-of-wars on the beach with your colleagues may be a thing of

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Event setup on the beach with twinkle lights in front of Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

Latest Property Openings and Renovations in Florida (2022)

Florida continues to constantly update and open properties that expand venue options for meeting and event planners. Here’s a roundup of the latest

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Aerial shot of the beachfront at The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

MPI Names WEC Destinations Through 2026 

MPI used Global Meetings Industry Day as a platform to announce upcoming destinations for its World Education Congress (WEC) event through 2026.

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MPI WEC 2021 in Las Vegas.

EventsAir Taps Donegan-Ryan as CEO

Australian events management software company EventsAIR named Seattle-based events industry veteran Mathew Donegan-Ryan as its CEO, following what is

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 Matthew Donegan-Ryan, CEO, EventsAir

Female Chef-Restaurateurs Light Up the Boston Culinary Scene

In the early 90s, I dined next to Julia Child and her party at the former Chez Jean in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Regaling her table with one story

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Bowl of Mafaldini Alla Funghi from Karen Akunowicz at Fox & The Knife

Explore These Unique Florida Neighborhoods After Your Next Meeting

Many meeting professionals come to Florida for a meeting only to realize there is so much more to see beyond the ballroom. Stay a few extra days and

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Mural in Ybor City, Tampa

Hospitality Continues to Lag in Latest U.S. Jobs Report

While the U.S. economy continues to rapidly recover from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, the

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U.S. Travel visit to Capitol Hill, 2022.