With nonstop flights to 150 destinations around the world; the nation’s 17th-largest convention center, TCF Center (with over 723,000 square feet of
August 02, 2021
How Meritage Collection Can Help Bring Your Team Together Again
After countless Zoom calls and virtual happy hours, convening face-to-face is something we’ve learned never to take for granted again. Now that
August 02, 2021
Meetings Today LIVE! Forges In-Person Connections in Las Vegas
Meetings Today LIVE! West in Las Vegas brought together 63 meeting industry professionals—planners and suppliers—facilitating 638 one-on-one meetings
August 02, 2021
Black Violin Shatters Stereotypes While Enchanting Events
I love entertainment. It’s in my blood. I know what it takes to hit a stage and make sure people aren’t zoning out. When you own a stage correctly,
July 30, 2021
On Demand Webinar - Elevating the F&B Experience
Join Meetings Today and Mary Cline, regional director of catering sales for Wolfgang Puck Catering, for this free one-hour webinar that will show you
July 30, 2021
In Memoriam: Marta Hayden
The meetings industry has lost a legend. Marta Hayden was one of a kind. A friend to many and a mentor to even more. I remember the first time I
July 30, 2021
The Difference Between DEI Certifications and Certificates of Completion
One year ago, we started this series of articles for Meetings Today by explaining
July 30, 2021
Addressing Mental Health and Wellness in the Meetings Industry—and Why It’s Important
Rachael Riggs was working an event in Dallas for a software company when she was told there was a “911.” “They said ‘Rachael, you need to come to
July 29, 2021
Meetings Wellness Guru Lee Papa Shares Her Vision of the Future
Over the last decade, I have had gut feelings about certain trends that came fully to fruition. Some I acted on and others I did not, if it was not
July 26, 2021
Get to Know the Meritage Collection’s 3 Meetings-Ready Hotels
Creating memorable events is what meeting planners strive for, and at the Meritage Collection
July 22, 2021
Meetings Today LIVE! Scores a Touchdown With Closing Event at Allegiant Stadium
Meetings Today LIVE! West in Las Vegas wrapped an experiential, in-person program Wednesday, July 21. The event brought together 63 meeting industry
July 21, 2021
Visit Omaha Taps Deborah Ward as New Executive Director
Visit Omaha has a new leader—one who’s a familiar face. The official tourism authority for the City of Omaha and Douglas County announced today that
July 20, 2021
The Sun Rises Again in Los Angeles for Meetings and Events
Everyone loves a comeback story, and after fully reopening for groups on June 15, Los Angeles has a movie-grade script prepared. First, the
July 20, 2021
How Baltimore Hosted Its First Major Convention Since the Onset of COVID-19
“This is a proud city,” I heard someone say about Baltimore, during a media FAM hosted by Visit Baltimore and Destinations International (DI) ahead
July 19, 2021
COVID-19 Didn’t Slow Columbus Down
The country’s 14th largest city developed innovative digital programming to enhance the return to in-person meetings. While meetings and
July 19, 2021
Girl Code, Outspokenness and Awkward Moments
Season 2, Episode 7 Guest: Kate Patay, Chief Strategist, Patay Consulting How does our behavior either strengthen or undermine our credibility
July 19, 2021
4 Trends for CVBs/DMOs Post-Pandemic—And What They Mean for Planners
CVB and destination marketing professionals both domestic and abroad descended on Baltimore in mid-July for Destinations International’s (DI) Annual
July 19, 2021
Atlantic City’s Bold Renewal Plan for the Future
Emerging from the pandemic on sure footing, Atlantic City is aiming to stand apart in the group market with
July 07, 2021
How to Prepare Your Meetings and Events Firm for an Uncertain Future
If there’s one thing that the last two years (and a close brush with COVID-19's economic impact) have taught meeting and event planners, it’s that