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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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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Cirque Mechanics Stages Amazing Machines for Events

car·ny1: also spelled carnie, is an informal term used in North America for a traveling carnival employee, and the language

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What’s New for Meeting Planners in Chicago?

During the pandemic, restrictions on capacity, social distancing and masking have varied by state, county and even city. Now, most states are fully

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MPI Joins Russia Boycott

MPI joined IMEX Group in suspending business relationships

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Hawaii to End Major COVID-19 Restriction for Domestic Travelers

Hawaii Gov. David Ige announced March 1 that he is ending the state’s travel quarantine and Safe Travels program on March 25. Beginning March 26,

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Is the Hospitality Industry Talent Pipeline Drying Up? Leaders Chime In.

Job losses in the hospitality industry since the onset of the pandemic have been stark. According to January 2022 statistics reported by the U.S.

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IMEX Group Suspends Russia From Frankfurt Show

IMEX Group announced it is suspending state-owned Russian enterprises from participating at IMEX Frankfurt 2022. In a Tweet Tuesday, March 1,

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Why California Is Unlike Any Other State for Meetings

When it comes to convening in California, Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta calls it a place of “endless possibilities.”With 12 incredibly diverse

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How the Pandemic Era Has Forever Changed Attendee Learning Styles

Today’s workforce lives in a time of growing disruption and uncertainty

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How the Phoenix Convention Center is Making Events Safer

Many groups look forward to visiting the

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Plan Your Meeting in Healdsburg, California

Located just one hour from San Francisco in beautiful wine country, Healdsburg is the

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