New Charleston dining options for groups

The High Wire Distillery is now brewing small-batch gin, whiskey,

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Destinations International’s Annual Convention Draws Record Crowd in Tampa

Record-breaking attendance and an emphasis on local community engagement defined this year’s iteration of Destinations International’s Annual

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David Mariotti

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla.David Mariotti has joined the team at One Ocean Resort & Spa as

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Going Green

Sustainable meeting strategies are just another filter for decision-making—strategies that can save you valuable time, money and human

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Marriott Named Top Workplace for Women

Since its co-founding by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott nearly 90 years ago, 

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San Francisco CVB Changes Name

The board of directors of the San Francisco CVB voted to change the organization’s name to the San Francisco Travel Association, effective Jan

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Dolce Hotels Offers New Take on Complete Meetings Package

ROCKLEIGH, N.J.Dolce Hotels and Resorts has launched Complete Meetings Package (CMP) 3.0, a further customized version of the company's signature

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Lessons From AI Power Users for Planning Meetings

Do you remember what you were doing on November 30, 2022? Doubtful.For two meetings-industry veterans, though, the memory is burned into their minds

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CIC Names APEX Director

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) appointed Richard W. Hunter Jr., its new director of its APEX initiative, a best practices program for the

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5 Ways to Create a Must-See Virtual Presentation

As a keynote speaker, over the past 20 years I’ve had the distinct pleasure of presenting at, serving as master of ceremonies for, and moderating

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Flight Plan?

After the snowy Valentine’s Day tarmac sit-in that put JetBlue in the public relations hot seat, and the Christmas holiday Texas tarmac

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Flight Plan?

After the snowy Valentine’s Day tarmac sit-in that put JetBlue in the public relations hot seat, and the Christmas holiday Texas tarmac

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Pennsylvania Convention Center Selects Private Management Group

PHILADELPHIA The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) has approved the selection of SMG to privately manage and

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New Global Hotels Emerge in Greece, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates

GreeceConrad Athens The Ilisian is accepting reservations beginning June 1. The 307-room property boasts athletic amenities such as an outdoor pool—

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Incorporating green meetings strategies

Planner adoption of sustainable meetings practices is growing, as evidenced by this year’s Meetings Focus Trends Survey—nearly 25 percent more said

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Q&A: John Stephens, a FairHotel Partner, on Organized Labor

The following questions were asked of organizations who are

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Cvent's Director of Meetings Shares What Inspires Her

While Cvent is the leading industry data and RFP platform for meeting planners

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How Orlando Wowed the Largest North American Veterinary Convention

Orlando transformed into a bustling hub of veterinary excellence as nearly 30,000 veterinarians, nurse techs, vet school students and alumni

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2026 Veterinary Meeting & Expo in Orlando

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The CIC announced the appointment of a new Leadership Council to lead CIC’s APEX initiative. As part of the planned transition the previous

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