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Bethesda North Marriott Completes Renovation

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center completed a renovation that included its meeting and event space. The Rockville hotel features 455 guest rooms and VIP suites, 50,000 square feet of function space and new food and beverage options including The Corby Kitchen.

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Adds Two Washington, D.C., Hotels to Its Portfolio

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts will take over management of Donovan Hotel D.C. and Mason & Rook Hotel D.C. as of July 1. Mason & Rook is located in D.C.’s 14th Street corridor, a trendy eating and drinking epicenter for locals and visitors alike offering a metropolitan alternative to traditional D.C. hotels. Just off of Thomas Circle lies Donovan Hotel. This prime location offers a wealth of social and cultural activities with close proximity to the Metro, the Convention Center and White House.

WEC 2019: Exclusive Interview With MPI CEO Paul Van Deventer

Tyler Davidson sat down with MPI CEO Paul Van Deventer at MPI WEC 2019 in Toronto following the association’s press conference. Van Deventer provided an update on what’s new with the organization and discussed its latest initiatives, including its work to fight against human trafficking. This is a transcript of the recorded conversation.

WEC 2019: Interview With MPI CEO Paul Van Deventer

Tyler Davidson sat down with MPI CEO Paul Van Deventer at MPI WEC 2019 in Toronto following the association’s press conference during the event. Van Deventer provided an update on what’s new with the organization and discussed its latest initiatives, including its work to fight against human trafficking. This is an audio recording of the conversation.

Meetings Data Overload? How BEAM From PCMA Can Help

At MPI's World Education Congress (WEC) in Toronto, Danielle LeBreck chatted with Sherrif Karamat, president and CEO of PCMA, about how meeting professionals can use the new data intelligence service BEAM to create memorable experiences.

Proper Hotel Debuts in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Proper Hotel opened, fusing a circa-1928, Arthur E. Harvey-designed Spanish Colonial Revival building with sleek new construction to create a new 271-room hotel. Designed by iconic interior designer Kelly Wearstler, the historic building features Spanish architecture and Moorish details throughout and local artists and designers add a touch of Santa Monica layered with soft colors and textures, natural sunlight, and ocean breezes.

Casino Del Sol and Casino of the Sun Add Event Space

Casino Del Sol completed a 9,600-square-foot expansion to its existing conference center and its sister property, Casino of the Sun, just opened the Sunset Room, a brand-new event center. The all-new 11,000-square-foot Sunset Room is located adjacent to Casino of the Sun and can host up to approximately 750 guests.