Philadelphia CVB President & CEO Julie Coker is departing the bureau to take the top spot at the San Diego Tourism Authority, tendering her resignation in March 2020. Coker served as president and CEO of the Philadelphia CVB (PHLCVB) since January 2016. Read more.

Situated at the epicenter of Kansas City’s past and future, Loews Kansas City will officially open its doors in early April of this year.

A new Radisson in Times Square and two new Canopy properties in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia are among new meetings hotels opening in the East. Read more.

New hotel openings in Kerala, India; Lima, Peru; and Koh Samui, Thailand, offer a wealth of amenities for MICE planners. Read more.

The newly opened Chicago Midway International Airport and Hotel Chauncey in Iowa arrive with amenities like easy access to airports and on-site activities like a bowling alley.

California’s Hotel Irvine reveals a contemporary transformation, the Beverly Hilton in announces a top-to-bottom renovation and the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa unveils a stylish new lobby.

The Harpeth Hotel in Tennessee and Hotel Distil in Kentucky are two new Southern hotels that offer a boutique, historic aesthetic with unique guest experiences that cater to whiskey lovers.

Meetings Today is proud to collaborate with Courtney Stanley, a women's empowerment leaders in the meetings and events industry. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson asks her about the new podcast and Courtney shares some information about the first show, available January 23.

The average B2B organization spends 40% of its marketing budget on live events, but most event marketers continue to struggle with proving the value of those events. Did you know that event technology, as part of the marketing tech stack, has the power to unlock the mystery behind event leads and give marketers the insights they need to prove event ROI? Join us while we discuss how live events are uniquely capable of delivering incredible returns when integrated as part of a multichannel marketing strategy.

Stay on top of the latest technology developments—and their potential pros and cons—by monitoring these three rising event tech trends: the 5G network, augmented reality in mobile event apps and new artificial intelligence tools.