Top 5 Hospitality Trends Revealed for 2014

CHICAGOKendall College School of Hospitality Management in Chicago has released its first-ever trends outlook for the hospitality industry for

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South Korea MICE Bureau Debuts Snazzy New Site

The South Korea MICE Bureau at the Korea Tourism Organization has launched its new website,

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Richmond CVB Gets Accredited

Richmond, VA The Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau has achieved industry accreditation for 2011-2015 through Destination

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Richmond CVB Gets Accredited

Richmond, VA The Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau has achieved industry accreditation for2011-2015 through Destination

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Sustainability: Basic Green Techniques

Is my meeting “green?“The meeting industry may finally answer this question when the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) launches its standards for

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Author Dan Heath Offers Strategies for Improving Decision-Making

To make better decisions, the following “WRAP” process is a simple four-step approach to expanding your options, being objective and

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GMIC Readies for April Conference in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCOThe Sustainable Meetings Conference (SMC), hosted annually by the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) will take place April 15-17,

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How Group Travel to the Caribbean Is Evolving

The Caribbean—from its many islands to the shores of Cancun—has long been a staple for groups, and interest in the region remains strong. Incentive

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American Express Launches ‘Meetings Month’

American Express Business Travel unveiled a month-long online event called “Meetings Month," which features discussion forums, white papers,

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ASAE Show Heats Up in Atlanta

ATLANTAThe Center for Association Leadership (ASAE), which is currently hosting its Annual Conference at the Global World Congress Center in Atlanta

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PA Convention Center Resolves Labor Dispute

PHILADELPHIAThe Pennsylvania Convention Center and the labor force agreed last night to a one-year collective bargaining agreement extension with a 2

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Taiwan: Mountain Majesties

The peaks here draw nature-lovers, hikers and climbers from all over the world. So, courtesy of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau (

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Hyatt Launches Green Rating Program

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts launched the Green Key Eco-Rating Program at its hotels and resorts in the U.S, Canada and the Caribbean.The rating system

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U.S. Travel Association Establishes Sustainable Travel Coalition

With aims to align the travel, transportation and technology sections of the U.S. travel industry, the U.S. Travel Association announced the launch

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10 Risk Management Tips for the In-Person Meetings Ramp-Up 

Resiliency means being prepared for tomorrow.  To thrive in the “next normal,” the meetings and events industry needs a complete mindset shift

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Sustainability Pledges: Why Greenbuild Encourages Attendee Action

The world’s largest green building conference and expo is blazing another trail.

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Programs & Packages - International (June 2015)

Regal Hotels recently launched the “Book More, Enjoy More” promotion for MICE

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Lone Star to L'étoile: 8 Tips for Planning On-Trend Customer-Centric Luxury Experiences

It’s hard to believe that my three-month stay in France is winding down.Leaving behind French bread, pastries and regional Haute-Savoie specialties

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My Transformational Experience With Body & Brain Wellness in Sedona, Arizona

The Sunday before I flew to Sedona, Arizona, for a Body & Brain Wellness

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Dami Kim (left), director of Body & Brain Wellness, performing an aura reading on Taylor Smith (right)