Florida Meetings Executives Share Latest Groups Trends and News

With so much development and major meetings continuing to choose Florida, there’s much to learn from the state’s top DMO executives. Here are their

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IMEX Frankfurt 2025 a “Tremendous Success”

IMEX Frankfurt 2025 enjoyed success in a big way this year, from the amount of exhibitor floor space to the number of attendees.The 21st edition of

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Accor Developing New Meeting Booking Platform

Accor announced it is developing a digital meetings and events booking platform that will feature an inventory of 2.5 million square feet of event

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Q&A With Explore St. Louis' New President & CEO Brad Dean

Formerly with destination marketing organizations for Puerto Rico and Myrtle Beach, the

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3 Luxurious Los Cabos Resorts for Incentive Travel Programs

“Three things make Los Cabos stand out,” said Rodrigo Esponda Cascajares, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, when asked what makes Los

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How Cultural Institutions in Missouri Step Up for Meetings and Conventions

From barbecue museums to the history of blues and salutes to veterans, there are a variety of cultural institutions in Missouri’s key meeting locales

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8 Meetings and Events Contract Points for Turbulent Times

It’s truly an interesting time to be a meeting professional. Attendance is down and prices are up due to tariffs, government funding cuts,

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How to Experience the Heritage and Culture of Central/West Texas During Events

My first-ever Texas adventure, in March 2005, began with a wrong turn. Driving from New York to Los Angeles with a friend, we departed Oklahoma

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Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo

EIC and JMIC Join Forces to Advance Sustainability Efforts, Advocacy and Economic Research in Events Industry

The global business events industry is navigating a time of heightened uncertainty, from shifting regulatory frameworks and macroeconomic volatility

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The Latest Developments and Sustainability Resources for Planners in Greater Palm Springs

On this episode of the Meetings Today podcast, digital content coordinator Logan Pratt sits down with Carolina Viazcan, vice president of sales for

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Stories of Success: How Women Lead at East Coast Gaming Resorts

From Maryland, where Melonie Johnson is president and COO of MGM National Harbor, to Atlantic City, where Borgata’s Deborah Pellegrino is the first

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Cvent Announces Picks for Top Meetings Destinations and Venues for 2025

Cvent, one of the industry’s largest meetings and hospitality technology providers, announced its 2025 rankings of the top meeting destinations and

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Orlando, Florida

Phoenix’s JW Marriott Desert Ridge Sells for $864 Million

Ryman Hospitality Properties entered an agreement to purchase the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa from Trinity Investments for $865

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4 Benefits of Hosting Your Next Meeting at a Beachfront Destination

Anyone who’s ever been to the beach knows how fun and relaxing it can be. Those who live on the coast may take it for granted from time to time, but

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In Times of Uncertainty, SMERF Meetings Are More Important Than Ever

In times of uncertainty, SMERF meetings are more important than ever.You won’t hear, “Was this meeting necessary?” coming from many mouths at SMERF

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Youth Volleyball at America's Center in St. Louis

Elevating Meetings in Salt Lake City

You may remember the mountain views. Or the high-level thinking. The quiet moment in the courtyard. Or the lively conversation that changed

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The Grand America Hotel Lobby

The Work Within: Reclaiming Your Reflection

Season 6, Episode 5Featured Guest: Lindsay Holder, Founder, Hustle Flow LabIn a world that teaches

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4 Ways to Create Banquet Menus for Picky Eaters

Nothing is more exciting than repeat business, right? And nothing is trickier than keeping it new and exciting for the same group year over year. We’

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Local Entertainment and Offsite Venue Options for Meetings in Omaha and Council Bluffs

After a long day of education and networking sessions, oftentimes the attendees of corporate meetings want an opportunity to relax and unwind. These

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5 Newly Renovated Hotels Fit for Groups Meeting in Ocean City, Maryland

Life may feel a bit more laid back in a beachy paradise like Ocean City, Maryland, but behind the scenes, the coastal MidAtlantic town is hard at

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Hyatt Place Ocean City/Oceanfront