FTC Takes Aim at ‘Resort Fees’

The federal government last month fired a warning shot at the hotel industry over one of the most contentious issues between hoteliers and their

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Branson [Mo.] CC and Hotels Get Green Status

The Branson Convention Center announced its “Certified Green” status from the Missouri Hotel and Lodging Association.The facility is

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Location...Location...Location!

 Not only is it a very important decision in real estate, it is also the most important decision a green meeting professional can make. Choosing

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4 Major Highlights From IACC 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report

The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC), a global association for meeting and conference venue professionals, released its

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Modern conference room with windows and a glass table

San Francisco Bay Area

When it comes to environmental awareness in the broadest sense—social aspects as well as green ones—the San Francisco Bay Area has long been on the

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Cutting costs and cultivating creativity with three foodie fads

Farm-to-table, craft cocktails and global cuisine are three of the hottest trends in group dining, gracing tables at restaurants as well as from

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5 Sustainability Trends in the Conventions Industry

The conversation around sustainability in the meetings and events industry is finally gaining some steam, but are actionable steps being taken by

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Composting station at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)

Trends in Team Building

By Dr. Susan Cain of the Corporate Learning InstituteWe have all heard all the descriptions of the current economic challenges and what we should do

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University Venues

Often overlooked by planners, university museums are invaluable resources for meetings, both as venues and as places to engage the mind and senses.

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Career Forum

Arriving for an interview having not prepared in advance is like walking into a meeting or event with no advance planning—it’s unlikely

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University Venues

Often overlooked by planners, university museums are invaluable resources for meetings, both as venues and as places to engage the mind and

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Small Meetings

CVBs want planners to know that it’s good to be small.Many planners may think that if they are coordinating a smaller meeting, there is no need

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APEX Announces Formation of Standard Review Council

The Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX), an initiative of the Convention Industry Council, approved the formation of the Standard Review Council (SRC

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IMEX Enhances Experience for First-Time Conference Attendees

IMEX is launching a variety of new welcome programs for first timers attending its IMEX America tradeshow, taking place October 7-9 in Las Vegas. The

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IMEX's first timers welcome team.

Connecticut

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Visit Duluth Appoints New Executive Director

Visit Duluth announced Haley Hedstrom will take over as the new executive director of the DMO effective August 25.  Hedstrom will lead the

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Haley Hedstrom

Green Meetings Council Names New Foundation Chair

WASHINGTON, D.C.Mark S. Andrew, CMP, CHA, Regional Vice President and General Manager, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown has been appointed

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Experiential Meetings

Imagine: 130 acres of varied terrain, crisscrossed by trails, more than 20 locations chosen randomly, and your team’s challenge--to visit all

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‘State of Meetings’ Survey Reveals 6 Key Trends

Destination Hotels & Resorts has announced the results of its 'State of the Meetings Industry' survey. The survey is based on feedback from more

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Chaminade Resort Adds Meditation Alcoves

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.The AAA Four Diamond Chaminade Resort & Spa completed an extensive $7.9

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