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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Short Takes - South October 2010

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

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Florida’s Most Success Stories

Serving a diverse range of organizations. What do your organization and meeting have in common with Super Bowl LV, the American

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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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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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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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Beautiful Minds

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

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Coastal Convention Center Opens Next to Fontainebleau Miami Beach; Expands South Florida Meeting Offerings

A new convention offering at a storied South Florida luxury hotel is set to elevate meetings and events in Miami Beach.The Coastal Convention Center

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Ribbon cutting ceremony for Coastal Convention Center

3 Ways to Incorporate Local Culture Into Your Puerto Rico Meetings

While concerns about staffing shortages and workforce development are dominating almost every market in the meetings industry, Puerto Rico is setting

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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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FTC Takes Aim at "Resort Fees"

Meetings Focus Hot Topic

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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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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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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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How Late Event Registration Translates Into More Meetings Spend

Late registrations are the stuff of nightmares for meeting and event planners and stakeholders.After all, the financial stability of an organization

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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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Big Sky Resort

"Plan your next conference near Yellowstone National Park in Big Sky Resort, Montana, Home of the Best Mountain Meetings."

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Tucson, Ariz., is alive with foodie fun

While Tucson, Ariz., will always draw visitors with its cowboy heritage and 350 days of annual sunshine, modern planners might wonder where it stacks

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How San Diego Is Becoming a Meetings Powerhouse

San Diego is renowned for many things: the pleasant weather, a laid-back vibe, ample outdoor spaces and a strong military history. But this SoCal

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Michael Poompan

Mixing it up is always on the menu for Michael Poompan, executive chef of San Diego’s Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa, which is

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