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.

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 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. 

The main theme of MPI's World Education Congress 2019 and many of its educational sessions is designing event experiences. For venues, this means taking a completely new approach to meeting space design. Adam Wueller, director of creative product innovation at Hilton, discusses with Danielle LeBreck the hotel brand's new innovative approach to the design of its meeting spaces.

Taking proactive measures to minimize an active shooter incident at a meeting or event has become a paramount concern for planners. These meetings risk management tips and active shooter simulation video could help you protect your attendees' lives and your own.

Fairmont Austin, which opened last year, has exclusive and direct access to the Austin Convention Center. The 37-story hotel features 1,048 guest rooms and 60 suites, including exclusive Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge, with views of Lady Bird Lake, the State Capitol and the cityscape. Boasting exceptional service and unrivaled amenities, there are five epicurean venues, a heated pool on the 7th floor Rules & Regs Pool Deck, full-service salon and spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and nearly 140,000 square feet of meeting space.

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with representatives of MPAHT (Meeting Planners Against Human Trafficking) at MPI WEC 2019 about how meeting planners and facilities can join the fight against a terrible scourge that often involves the sexual exploitation of children.

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis debuted a new look with the unveiling of a transformed Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and upgraded new Club Level accommodations. A remastered Ritz-Carlton Suite has also debuted, emphasizing breakthrough technologies, a flexible new layout and striking new aesthetics for business retreats, events and VIP stays. The recent hotel enhancements all share in telling an emotional art and architecture story which honors the city of St. Louis, its local artists, and the dreams inspired by the area’s own natural and visual surroundings.