Visit Orlando Names Charles Harris Chief Operating Officer

Visit Orlando appointed former president and CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), Charles Harris, as the DMO’s new COO.

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Unique Outdoor Event Spaces for Your Next Florida Event

Meeting professionals flock to Florida for many reasons, but the No. 1 draw is often the weather, which allows for stunning outdoor events. Picture

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Dept. of Commerce Confirms Firings of 5 Brand USA Board Members

The U.S. Department of Commerce confirmed the firings of five Brand USA board members, including board Chair Elliott Ferguson, who also leads

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Greater Birmingham CVB Appoints Dan Williams as President and CEO

The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) appointed Dan Williams to serve as the organization’s next president and CEO, with

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Marriott International Acquires citizenM Hotel Brand for $355 Million

Marriott International acquired the lifestyle hospitality brand citizenM, bringing the company’s 36 hotels and 8,544 rooms under the Marriott

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Airport Properties, Boutique Hotels and Offsite Venues Debut in the East

New YorkSet to debut this spring,

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The Bellevue. Credit: Read McKendree.

Community-Focused Hotel and Venue Developments in MidAmerica

IllinoisThe Talbott Hotel, a landmark hotel in Chicago’s Gold Coast

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The Talbott Hotel

5 Historic Properties in New Orleans and Baton Rouge Perfect for Meetings

Louisiana has one of the most deep-rooted and intricate histories out of any state in the U.S. From being the birthplace of Mardi Gras and jazz music

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Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge. Credit: Jordan Hefler

Your Vegas Off-Strip Meeting Destination

Meeting SpaceDurango offers over 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space set among thoughtful indoor and outdoor spaces and is Las Vegas’

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Bel-Aire Lounge Patio and Interior by Clint Jenkins Art by Joel Mesler

Portland’s Natural Spaces Are Fertile Ground for Meetings and Events

Boasting more than 200 parks and gardens within city limits, Portland, Oregon, is a natural choice for business events that want to inhale some fresh

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The Z: The Loneliness Epidemic and How the Meetings Industry Can Be a Cure

Life at times can be a lonely adventure.Mine has taken me through stages of loneliness ever since I was in grade school, when finding new bullies was

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The Z: Finding Friends

New ASAE Report Reveals How Federal Policy Changes Have Impacted Meeting Attendance

ASAE released an Insight Update report that highlights how recent shifts in federal policies are impacting association meetings attendance,

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Podcast: IMEX’s Tahira Endean on Her New Book and the Importance of Joy at Events

On this episode of the Meetings Today podcast, our own Taylor Smith talks with Tahira Endean, head of program at IMEX, about her new book released at

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Tahira Endean’s New Book Demonstrates the Importance of Joy at Live Events

What becomes possible when we rethink the purpose of events and design with more intention? Tahira Endean, head of program at IMEX, explores some of

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The Power of Joy With Tahira Endean

Biz Travel Profs Very Pessimistic, According to GBTA Poll

Nearly one-third of global travel managers anticipate a significant business travel volume slowdown as the result of recent U.S. government actions

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How the Events Industry Can Reduce Food Waste

Reducing food waste in the events and hospitality industry may seem daunting, but it is achievable. By taking proactive steps, you can plan menus for

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Risk, Reward, Repeat: Choosing Courage Over Comfort

 Season 6, Episode 4Featured Guest: Deanna Nwosu, Program Manager, REIWhat would you do if you truly believed

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5 Mental Resets for Onsite Meeting Planners That Promote Positive Thinking

No matter how seasoned you may be as a meeting planner, every event throws a curveball (sometimes multiple curveballs) once you arrive onsite.

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Nolan Nichols

Storied Group Venues of Past and Future Progress in the Washington, D.C Region

Formed in Los Angeles in 1950, the secretive Mattachine Society, named after a medieval French society of masked dancers and actors, was a pioneering

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Raleigh’s Expanding Group Menu Includes a Dynamic Dining Scene

North Carolina’s historic walkable capital is building group muscle on multiple fronts, headlined by the $387.5 million, 300,000-square-foot

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