Mexico's interior cities spice up agendas with fabulous food

It’s no surprise that Mexican cuisine appears on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. After all

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2022 Meetings Trendsetters

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2022 Meetings Today Trendsetters

Napa Hotel Gets New Boutique Brand

The 115-room Ivy Hotel Napa in Napa, Calif. became the first hotel in California to be reflagged with Best Western International’s new boutique

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Getting bang for the buck with off-site events

The right off-site venue, whether it’s an art museum, historic mansion or swanky restaurant, can add incalculable flair to a meeting agenda.

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HSMAI Hails 25 Extraordinary Hospitality Minds

McLean, Va.The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced its 2014 honorees for 'The HSMAI Top 25:

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Meeting Planners Share Their Favorite Money-Saving Tips

How to maximize value when booking events in destinations? The following quartet of meeting planners from around the U.S. share their experiences,

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HSMAI Readies for September MEET

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recently announced the opening of registration for HSMAI’s MEET

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Kimpton Shares Its 2018 Food Trends

Chifa and Nordic-influenced cuisine, nut-based spreads, visual filters, sour beers and upcycling of ingredients are among the top dining trends of

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Central Illinois

While Chicago is likely the first destination that comes to mind when people think of Illinois, the central part of the state has its own unique

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Short Takes - South October 2010

Kudos Houston is now home of Texas’ first LEED-certified hotel, the

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Convention Centers

From Pittsburgh, Pa., to Portland, Ore., and many points in between, convention center kitchens have been undergoing a culinary revolution in recent

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CSR Activities in Colorado That Make a Lasting Impact

With the return of in-person meetings also comes the return of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. And with business professionals

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Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs

Beautiful Minds

HSMAI recognizes 25 extraordinary hospitality professionalsThe Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has released its

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Delish: Jose Andres' Bazaar Meat in Vegas

With some of the world’s best chefs coming out of the Iberian Peninsula—starting with Ferran Adria, revered for his “

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FTC Takes Aim at "Resort Fees"

Meetings Focus Hot Topic

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Meet Hawaii

Hawaii’s blend of beauty and substance make it an ideal meetings destination. We feature exceptional meeting venues along with hotels and resorts

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Napa Hotel Hosts Delicious Fundraising Duel

NAPA, Calif.The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa is raising funds for local music education with an upcoming event pitting two of the region

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The Rise of Place Branding

What is it about a city that enables it to attract meetings, leisure travelers, investors and new residents? Chris Fair, president of Vancouver-based

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Special Effects That Will Dazzle Your Attendees Without the Red Tape

Any event planner or producer knows that their most successful programs follow a story arc, much like a movie. Providing a defining moment near the

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A Spotlight on Leadership as New York City Prepares to Welcome the World

In 2024, NYC Tourism + Conventions helped bring in nearly 65 million leisure and business visitors, the second highest in New York City’s tourism

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Statue of Liberty and New York City skyline. Credit: Julienne Schaer for NYC Tourism + Conventions.