New West Openings: Thompson Denver, VEA Newport Beach, Hotel Cerro

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the West. California  This spring, the

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New Conference Center Debuts in Finger Lakes Region—Other East Openings

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the East. New Jersey 

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Recovery on Pace: "Shimo" Shimasaki on the Pace of Meetings Bookings

Meetings industry veteran Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki, of Simpleview's 2Synergize, is privy to booking pace data from hundreds of DMOs. Here's her

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In-Person Ramp-Up: Hiring and Retaining in This Crazy Economy

In researching the challenges those in the meeting industry face

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Super Bowl LVI and LACC Career Academy Showcase CSR Potential in L.A.

In Los Angeles, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities have long been important components of meeting programs. As in-person events bounce

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Iconic Oklahoma City Skyscraper Transforms Into Autograph Collection Hotel

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the Midwest.Kansas Wichita Falls welcomed a new

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Anaheim Hosts Largest Convention in Two Years

Anaheim hosted its largest

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New Products West Expo at Anaheim Convention Center.

Lancaster County, PA Is Upping Its Meetings and Events Offering

Known by most as “Pennsylvania Dutch Country” due to the simple ways of its Amish residents and rolling farmland, Lancaster County has mainly made

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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster.

Three California Event Tech Leaders Explain the State’s Advantage

It’s clear that California is the place to be if you’re in the field of

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Eco-Friendly Meetings in California Pave the Way for a More Sustainable Events Industry

Eco-friendly meetings come naturally in California, which is the birthplace of the green movement. Its beginnings go back to the 1890s, with the

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Monterey Conference Center

A Landmark in Greensboro Is Revitalized as Boutique Hotel—Other South Openings

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the South. Florida  Located near Naples,

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4 Unique Outdoor Meeting Venues in California

When it comes to the outdoors, California just about has it all. From mountains, beaches and deserts to national parks and wineries—the list could go

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How California Cities Are Creating More Inclusive Destinations for Meetings

As one of the most diverse states in America, championing open-mindedness and striving for inclusive meetings where attendees feel welcome is woven

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6 Arts and Culture Venues for Meetings and Events in Houston

Houston is so much more than the concrete jungle many might imagine it to be. The city, the fourth most populous in the nation, especially has a lot

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Sherrif Karamat, Don Welsh Talk Business Events Industry Week, Trends and Ukraine

PCMA, Destinations International and a host of other meetings and events industry associations are getting ready to launch their inaugural

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New York State Hospitality Leaders on the Return of Business Events in 2022

New York is serious about the return of business events. Announced last November, the state’s $450 million "Bring Back Tourism, Bring Back Jobs"

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Puerto Rico Drops Major COVID-19 Restrictions

Puerto Rico has eliminated most of its local COVID-19 restrictions, including requirements for domestic passengers and on-island mandates,

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Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater Welcome Waves of New Hotels and Attractions

As in-person business continues to bounce back, planners will find a host of new and renovated properties to explore in Tampa, St. Pete and

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Tampa Riverwalk

Smoke and Fire Define This Mexican Chef's Passion

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, the old chestnut goes, and Executive Chef Javier Garcia Cerrillo is cooking up plenty of both at Mexico’s

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Executive Chef Javier Garcia Cerrillo, Thompson Zihuatanejo.

Affordability, Unique Venues and Easy Access Make Wichita, Kansas Group-Ready

Wichita, Kansas has the best of both worlds—it’s the largest city in Kansas, offering meetings and events of varying sizes the accommodations and

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