New Developments and Advantages for Meetings in the Chicago Suburbs

Affordability, ease of travel and facilities built for small meetings have always been the strengths of the Chicago suburbs. As the COVID-19 pandemic

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Interior of Graduate Evanston

Net-Zero Hotel to Debut in New Haven, Connecticut This Spring

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

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Madame Zoltara Will Reveal the Future…at Your Next Event

“I see in your future, people hugging, smiling and dancing!” “Your palm tells me you will live a long event life, even if you are slightly

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TEN31's fortune teller setup for events.

Omni PGA Frisco Resort Names Two Major Hires

Omni Hotels & Resorts announced two appointments for its upcoming Omni PGA Frisco Resort, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Frisco,

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PGA National Resort to Unveil Renovation with Nods to 1960s Palm Beach

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the Midwest. Florida 

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'We Cannot Fully Recover' Without Business Travel, U.S. Travel Says in State of the Industry

U.S. Travel Association leaders offered an assessment and vision for the U.S. travel industry at the association’s annual State of the Travel

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What to Do and Where to Meet on the Water in the Coastal Carolinas

When groups arrive in the coastal towns of North and South Carolina, they’ll find there’s endless activities to get them out on the water—as well as

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Meet Amidst Charlotte's Vibrant Cityscape

Centered around the newly expanded Charlotte Convention Center, the city is abuzz with a vibrant cityscape, modern meeting accommodations and a

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Illness, Threats and Climate—Oh My! Event Safety Trends for the New Year

See this quick tip from our guest speaker: The New Year is upon us and as we look at 2022 and our meetings and group gatherings, we gaze

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Learn COVID-19 Protocol Best Practices Gleaned From ESPA’s Annual Conference

When it comes to executing a robust COVID-19 health and safety protocol regimen for an in-person meeting, what better group model than the annual

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ESPA 2022 Annual Conference.

Indianapolis Hotel Opens Inside Existing Church Dating Back to 1869

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the Midwest. Indiana  A new Hilton

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Take Meetings to a Grand Level

Located less than 30 minutes from two international airports, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach shines on Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast with an endless

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Destination DC Names William Adams New Director of Convention Sales

Destination DC, the official DMO for Washington, D.C., announced that William Adams has been appointed as director of convention sales. In this

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Visit Santa Cruz County Announces New CEO and Executive Vice President

Following a formal and thorough executive search and interview process, Michael Martelon has been named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice

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Michael Martelon

Callen Schaub Paints a Vibrant, Colorful World for Events

I hope everyone is keeping warm and getting ready for spring! Live events are coming back. A month has flown by since the start of 2022 and we are

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Abstract artist Callen Schaub.

Western Mountain Resorts Are Geared for Rekindling Organizational Connections

After two years of pandemic, organizations are eager to gather in-

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Resort at Squaw Creek aerial photo.

The Return of the Rodeo to Las Vegas, Plus More Event Possibilities Rooted in Western Heritage

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR), the season-ending championship of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), has been a December

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Las Vegas Days at Core Arena

Marquis Los Cabos Names Perez General Manager

Marquis Los Cabos promoted Claudia Perez to general manager. Perez has worked at hospitality brands that have included Marriott International and

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 Marquis Los Cabos promoted Claudia Perez to general manager.

Fairmont Dallas Hires Conference Services Profs

Fairmont Dallas appointed Tanner Austin as its conference services manager and Pawin “P.J.” Souksanith has been

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Pawin “P.J.” Souksanith; Tanner Austin.

Visit Anaheim Expands Meeting Sales Team

Visit Anaheim, the official destination marketing organization for Anaheim, California, hired three new meeting sales managers, increasing the

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Visit Anaheim's news sales managers.