Philadelphia Opens New Waterfront Restaurant

After five years in the making, Philadelphia’s newly opened Liberty Point

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Liberty Point Outdoor Seating And Dining

Digital Events … Friend or Foe?

When digital events first crept into the conference world, there was a fear that they would replace annual meetings that associations rely on for

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Top Reason to Meet in Philadelphia? Our Focus on Customer Service

Our destination experts are ready to help plan your next event. From your initial outreach to the closing session, our team is with you every step of

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2022 Meetings Trendsetters

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2022 Meetings Today Trendsetters

MPI WEC 2021 Posts Healthy In-Person Attendance—and Prepares for the Future

Carrying the tagline “Make Your Future,” MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) may have been relatively small in numbers of in-person attendees when

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10 Ways Meeting Planners Can Work With CVBs to Create a Welcoming Environment

Understanding the needs of diverse audiences and ensuring their safety and comfort should be at the forefront of event planning and deeply rooted

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New Asian Pacific Islander Meetings Industry Advocacy Group Launches

A spate of attacks on people of Asian Pacific Islander (API) descent in the U.S. has sounded the alarm for people of Asian descent involved with

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ASAE Annual Snaps 3-Year Pandemic Drought in Nashville

After a three-year pandemic-era hiatus, ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Exposition was back with a splash in Nashville, a destination that barreled

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ASAE 2022 Opening Celebration

AC Hotel San Rafael Hires Three New Executive Team Members

AC Hotel San Rafael in Downtown San Rafael,

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5 Destinations That Connect Meeting Planners With Diverse Suppliers

In an era where organizations are going beyond diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mission statements and looking to put ideas into action,

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Quorum Conference Center Getting Philly Back to Business

Common sense could point to conference centers playing a large role in

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Nucleus 2021 conference at Quorum conference center.

Group toga parties at Italy's Rome Cavalieri

The themed parties at Rome Cavalieri in Italy are famous for their

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Destinations International Expands and Tackles Global Tourism Issues at Annual Convention in Dallas

Destinations International (DI), the world’s largest association for destination organizations and CVBs, took its Annual Convention to Dallas July 18

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Cynt Marshall on stage at Destinations International Annual Convention

Marriott Doubles Down on Diversity By Launching Howard Hospitality Week

Marriott International announced a partnership with Howard University to launch Howard Hospitality Week, which will begin October 25 this year with a

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Free Meetings Prof Webinar Shows How You Can Help End Violence Against Asians

Recent news coverage of people of Asian descent suffering violent attacks in the U.S. have raised alarms, and a group of meetings and events

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A Guide to the Most Commonly Used Meetings and Events Industry Acronyms

Let’s face it: We work in an industry that’s an “alphabet soup” of acronyms and initialisms. We love us some catchy, if sometimes opaque,

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The 2023 Meetings Trendsetters Blazing Trails in the Events Industry

As the meetings and events industry evolves at a rapid clip, staying up to date with the changes is less daunting when you have trailblazers leading

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Los Angeles Tourism Numbers Nearing 2019 Levels—With Major Events on the Way

Los Angeles Tourism announced that tourism to Los Angeles County generated $34.5 billion in total business sales in 2022, reaching 91% of 2019’s

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Technology, Tradition and Reinvestment Drive Valley Forge, Pennsylvania's Rebound

In this Q&A, Scott Higgins, director of sales at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), reveals how tradition, technology,

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