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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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.

Quorum Conference Center Getting Philly Back to Business

Common sense could point to conference centers playing a large role in

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Nucleus 2021 conference at Quorum conference center.

2022 Meetings Today Trends Survey

We thought we’d be out of the proverbial woods regarding the pandemic by the time we sent out this year’s survey, but it was not to be, as the

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Where to Find Top Dining Spots for Groups in Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s culinary scene is much more than those

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Tap These Arizona Arts and Culinary Treasures for Group Activities

While the Grand Canyon State may be most associated with its dramatic landscapes and cacti-studded Sonoran Desert, Arizona also excels in the finer

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Dale Chihuly, Neodymium Reeds, 2021; Desert Botanical Garden.

3 Trends Resort Properties Are Seeing in Meetings Right Now

Meetings at resort properties—especially in serene, unique locales like Hawai'i, the Caribbean or South America—are perpetually appealing to

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4 Reasons Why Groups Can Convene Confidently at MGM Resorts

As the pandemic enters its third year, meeting and event professionals continue to work diligently to keep attendees safe during in-person programs.

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Technology, Tradition and Reinvestment Drive Valley Forge, Pennsylvania's Rebound

In this Q&A, Scott Higgins, director of sales at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), reveals how tradition, technology,

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Philadelphia's Top-Down Focus on DEI Paves the Way Forward for Meetings

In 1987, two African-American directors on the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) board, A. Bruce Crawley, a prominent marketing

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EIC’s Amy Calvert on the Talent Pipeline and a Revamped CMP

It’s no secret that the hospitality industry faces a challenge attracting the next generation of talent. In fact, it’s a major topic of discussion

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Hard Decisions, Leadership Lessons and the Road Ahead

Season 3, Episode 1 Featured Guest: Michael Massari, Chief Sales Officer, Caesars Entertainment What are

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Inspiring Outdoor Venues in Monterey and Santa Cruz

When it comes to natural beauty and locally sourced food and beverage that is the envy of any destination, the Central California Coast towns of

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Cooper Molera Adobe meetings barn.

Are Net-Zero Carbon Events the Future?

In this Meetings Today podcast, Tyler Davidson talks to James Rees, president of Joint

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The Future of Sustainable Business Travel in the Meetings Industry

“If working apart, we are a force powerful enough to destabilize our planet, surely working together, we are powerful enough to save it,” said Sir

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