Madeleine Willis joined Meetings Today magazine in September 2025 as a content developer, departments and social media. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa where she studied Journalism and Mass Communication with a certificate in Event Management. She writes for news departments: "The Buzz," "Industry Intelligence," "Going Places" and "New & Renovated." Willis also manages content for social media.
The 313-room Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is slated to open in 2027. The 70-story hotel, located on the Arabian Gulf, offers 360-degree waterfront views and is located 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
The University of Kansas opened a conference center inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium; The University of Kansas Conference Center has a capacity of 300 guests.
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Dana Miller has spent the last 11 years of his career at the InterContinental Boston. After his promotion to director of sales and marketing, he shared all the property has to offer for meeting planners.
The Inn at the Presidio and Lodge at the Presidio have opted to offer full buyouts for groups to capture the entire conference experience in one scenic place.
Adam Straight has taken his career from the Big Easy to Omaha, where he is getting a taste of “Nebraska Nice” in his community-facing role as leader of the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority.
A new study in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science suggests even the latest electronic interaction tools still leave attendees feeling unfulfilled.
The 500,000-square-foot Raleigh Convention Center reopened during the week of January 12 following repairs from a December fire that originated in an HVAC unit on the roof.
