The Z: 4 Tips for Intentional Conversations That Lead to Real Connections

Communication hasn’t always been easy for me, but to be a journalist, I knew I had to change that.College was a safe place for me to figure it all

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The Z: 4 Tips for Intentional Conversations That Lead to Real Connections

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa Names New GM

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa appointed Colin Mills as the new general manager of the property. Mills brings a 25-year career with

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Why These 4 Nashville Properties Are Considered the ‘Top Meeting Hotels’ in the Country

When many people think of Nashville, their minds quickly go to the city’s music attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and

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Downtown Nashville

How Greater Palm Springs Invests in Sustainability

While Greater Palm Springs is currently in the midst of what many call an economic and hospitality boom, the destination is also engaged in a variety

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Meetings Contracts Certification Features Industry Heavyweights

While producing engaging in-person events that feature the latest high-concept design and content elements is certainly something to aspire to, the

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New Partnership Aims to Amplify Indigenous Tourism

The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), the only

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Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International and Sherry L. Rupert (Paiute/Washoe), CEO of AIANTA

The Culture Shift: Unmask Leadership by Meeting People Where They Really Are

Season 6, Episode 7Featured Guest: Pamela Brunson, President, Wolfgang Puck CateringWhat does real leadership look

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Taking Off: Meetings Are Up in Alexandria, Virginia—Here's Why

Just five miles from the nation’s capital, planners may be surprised by what waits across the Potomac River.  Leisure travelers and meeting

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Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar, Lower King Street, Alexandria

Why a New Tax Law May Be a Boon to Associations

Business event planners, and especially association planners, potentially have a valuable new tool to drive attendance and revenue for their meetings

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Incentives Company One10 Acquires Tech Firm Whistle

One10 LLC, which offers software solutions in the incentives, travel and events industries, acquired Whistle, a St. Louis-based employee engagement

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New GBTA Poll Reflects Growing Uncertainty in Business Travel Industry

According to a new poll from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), optimism across the business travel sector has continued to decline as U.

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How Irving, Texas, Excels in Its Wellness Offerings for Groups

Long a hub of Fortune 500 corporations and more recently emerging as an entertainment center, Irving, Texas, is also well-versed in wellness options

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Why Irving, Texas, Excels in Wellness and Hyper-Personalization

 Visit Irving Executive Director Maura Gast explains how this Dallas Metroplex meetings destination is making strides in

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5 Meetings Contract Challenges and Solutions for Uncertain Times

Meeting professionals are living in interesting times, as economic and political uncertainty have resulted in a general malaise in the industry.We

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A Global Effort to Future-Proof Tourism and Biz Travel at DI's Annual

A record-breaking 2,033 attendees from 27 countries and territories convened in Chicago at McCormick Place for Destinations International’s Annual

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Don Welsh addresses attendees at Destinations International Annual Convention at McCormick Place, Chicago

Geopolitics, Tech and Community Input Impacting DMOs

The global travel and events landscape is growing more complex, and with it, the roles of destination organizations. This is decidedly clear in

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Kerr County Floods Ravage Central Texas: Here’s How You Can Help

A massive flood rapidly swept across areas surrounding Texas’ Guadalupe River July 4, stranding thousands of Kerr County residents and causing 120

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Terramar DMC Mourns Sudden Loss of Industry Leader

Terramar DMC, a global destination management company with a large presence in Mexico, announced the sudden passing of Managing Director Lee Chipman

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Destination Dayton President and CEO Announces Retirement

Destination Dayton’s longtime president and CEO, Jacquelyn Powell, announced that she would be stepping down from the role after 32 years. Powell

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Jacquie Powell

Visit Greensboro Appoints New President and CEO

The Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority named Anthony Cordo as the new president and CEO of Visit Greensboro. Cordo will

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