Lyric boasts a roster of dynamic talents from around the globe. Their precise harmonies and innovative choreography will elate and enrapture any audience, while a diverse songbook of ingeniously crafted mashups will have every audience member singing along. Read more.

In her 36 years supervising convention services for the Philadelphia CVB, Philomena Petro, who retired at the end of December 2019, has seen that position grow exponentially in importance to bureaus. Discover key trends impacting the meetings industry from the convention services perspective. Read more.

The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa helps man’s best friend find forever homes as part of its lobby dog adoption program, with nearly 150 dogs to date trotting out of the lobby with a new family. Read more.

Oracle just announced it is pulling up stakes and moving its 60,000-strong OpenWorld conference from San Francisco to Las Vegas for the next three years, citing exorbitant hotel prices and perceived safety issues due to the city's homeless crisis. Also, check out our podcasts from Lead Destination Strategist Danielle LeBreck, who traveled to Australia for the Dreamtime incentives event and a fam to the idyllic Whitsunday Islands.

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis completed the first phase of its multimillion-dollar renovation, which includes the opening of its completely renovated revolving rooftop restaurant, The Eagle’s Nest as well as completion of a redesign of the hotel’s more than 35,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, ground floor restaurants, lobby and fitness center.

Executive Chef Christopher Covelli chats with Meetings Today contributor Jennifer Jeurgens about Sarasota cuisine, food trends he sees in the meetings and events industry, and some of the best dishes at his restaurant, Sage. Read more.

Almost half of the meetings held in Las Vegas involve less than 500 attendees, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). Read more.

Radisson unveiled Radisson Bogotá Metrotel in the Colombian city. The property is located in the financial district of the city and accommodates both business and leisure guests traveling to popular gastronomic areas, nearby shopping centers, or the El Dorado International Airport (BOG).

InterContinental Xi'an North debuted in the historical and cultural hub of China. The hotel has 329 guest rooms and suites with design and style that combines elements of the cultural heritage of the ancient capital and its thirteen dynasties.