WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Travel Association today unveiled a new campaign designed to shine some much needed spotlight on the importance of

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“If I knew then what I know now.” How many times have we heard that expression? I planned my first international event many years ago in

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Meetings Focus International! We’re quite excited to bring you the newest member of the Meetings

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WASHINGTON, D.C. ASAE is introducing a new Certificate Program in Association Management designed to help association professionals begin to build

DETROIT Detroit’s dormant Pontchartrain Hotel, if reopened as planned, could enhance the city’s ability to attract conventions and

NAPERVILLE, Ill. The Chicago Marriott Naperville will open this month, following a $30 million dollar rehabilitation included everything from a

MIAMI Eden Roc LLLP has filed a lawsuit against Marriott International seeking $75 million in damages accusing the company of mismanaging the Eden

ST. LOUIS In an effort to branch out from the corporate market, third-party provider Maritz Travel has purchased Experient, the large meeting

Wyndham’s Grand Bay Hotel at Isla Navidad Resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast appointed Adrián Schjetnan director of sales and

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ST. LOUIS Maritz Travel, a global leader in providing full-service meeting, event and incentive travel programs to corporate clients, announced it