Talking Tech - South May 2010

 Like many in our industry, we’ve struggled a bit getting our heads completely around social media. Who gives a twit about Twitter? Who has

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Seoul: Going Green

Looking away from the high-rises and busy expressways, visitors will see that the Korean capital has been hard at work on developing green spaces to

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New Properties Help Revitalize Salt Lake City’s Downtown

SALT LAKE CITYSalt Lake’s urban scene is on the rise, fast becoming a foodie favorite and an ideal place to live, visit and host meetings.

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Hilton Rolls Out In-Room Wellness Concept

Hilton unveiled its new Five Feet to Fitness program, an in-room wellness concept that

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James Beard Foundation Presents 2017 Awards

The James Beard Foundation revealed its annual line-up of top restaurants and chefs at the

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New-Build Marriott Breaks Ground in Odessa

ODESSA, TexasThe City of Odessa, Eofficial Enterprises and Dallas-based Gatehouse Capital, broke ground on a seven-story, 218-room

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Los Cabos shines after swift hurricane recovery

Thanks to a strong collaborative effort among local businesses, government officials and the people of Los Cabos, the destination is putting the

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Wellness News Round-Up (April 2017)

Miraval Group acquired the 220-acre Travaasa Austin Resort in the Texas

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Event Security Takes Center Stage at MPINCC ACE

While its many educational sessions brimmed with valuable industry tips and insights, and its exhibition floor buzzed with activity, the main event

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6 Must-Do Teambuilding Activities in Marvelous Montana

Big Sky Country draws millions of visitors each year who are eager to experience Montana’s picturesque outdoors.From the Rocky Mountains to the Great

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Latest + Greatest: Inland Empire (April 2017)

Cafe Connect recently opened as the newest food venue at the Ontario Convention Center

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Discover the Premier Outdoor Event Spaces at Major U.S. Casino Resorts

While indoors gaming action is the traditional fuel powering gaming destinations, the top properties are all about diversification, with meetings and

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Legacy Club, Circa Resort & Casino

Meet Minneapolis Unveils Tourism Master Plan

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.Meet Minneapolis, the area DMO/CVA, presented the city’s first-ever

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The Case for Plant-Forward, Default-Veg Menus at Meetings

A simple concept originated in Europe: “default veg,” the idea of making plant-based food and drinks the default option while giving diners the

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Tracy Stuckrath, Founder, thrive! meetings & events

2016 Meetings Today Trends Survey Planner Interviews

Following are the interview subjects for the 2016 Meetings Today Trends Survey:

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North Dakota

With its laid-back charm and distinctive attractions, North Dakota is a dream come true for planners thinking outside the box. A taste of the Wild

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Now Playing: Downtown Development for Your LA Meeting

In LA, the 'next big thing' is always in production. The city’s boundless energy toward innovation is found everywhere, from new and adaptive hotels

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Attendees walking in LA

The Inaugural Episode: What Is an ‘Eventualist,’ and What Is This Podcast About?

 Welcome to the inaugural episode of Eventualists: Real Stories, Eventual Experiences, a new podcast from Meetings Today that pulls back the

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The Inaugural Episode: What Is an ‘Eventualist,’ and What Is This Podcast About?

Historic Places

The stories of how the American West was settled are as varied as the Western landscape itself. In Hawaii, there’s the story of immigrants who

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Zach Chouteau

San Francisco zachary.chouteau@meetingsfocus.com I’ve been a writer and editor for over two decades, with much of my focus in the

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