Marriott Settles Resort Fees Lawsuit. What Does It Mean for Meetings?

Global hotel giant Marriott International settled a major resort fees “drip pricing” lawsuit with the Pennsylvania attorney general Nov. 17 that will

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Exploring Spain by Segway

Renting and rolling is all the rage in many of Spain’s major MICE cities. In fact, Segway tours occupy half of Madrid’s Top 10 Outdoor

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Giving a Hand

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Austin Area Gets New Hyatt Place Hotel

ROUND ROCK, Tex.Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock opened with

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International Inbound Travel Shows Weakness

The U.S. Travel Association released the latest version of its Travel Trends Index (TTI) and

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Pick Three

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Meetings World Records!

Guinness World Records (GWR) launched GWR Live! in the U.S., offering customized live record-breaking opportunities at meetings and events. The

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4 California Convention Centers That Prioritize Sustainability

Sustainability has been undoubtedly one of the hottest topics of discussion in the global meetings industry in 2023.  The U.S. is often

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Phoenix/Scottsdale/Sedona

Arizona’s Sonoran Desert is an ever-evolving canvas for one of the world’s finest collections of resorts and visitor attractions. It is

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9 Questions to Ask Yourself About Future-Proofing Your Work Team

Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and the hybrid

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Sustainable venues dole out VIP treatment

Offered within venues throughout the hospitality, entertainment and conferencing world, the VIP “green room” is thought to date back to medieval

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Experiential Education Powers MPI Southern California Chapter's Annual [WE]Con Event

Just over a year ago, in late March 2024, I visited San Diego for first time to attend the

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MPI Southern California Chapter's [WE]Con 2025 Opening Reception. Credit: Girl Squad Media.

San Francisco Mayor Tells Marriott Association Audience to ‘Believe in San Francisco’

San Francisco, long a tier-one darling of the meetings and conventions scene, has been hit hard by the pandemic and departure of major businesses—

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Guinness World Records Enters Events Market

Guinness World Records (GWR), the global authority on record-breaking, recently

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Meetings Industry Leaders Launch Virtual Community

Meetings Media, publisher of meetings and convention industry publications and educational products, launched a meetings industry discussion forum

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Hilton Orlando: A Top Choice for Meetings in the No. 1 Meeting City in the U.S.

In May, Orlando was selected as the No. 1 meeting destination in the country by Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events and hospitality provider

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Florida’s West Coast Chefs Talk Post-Covid F&B, Upcoming Food Trends and More

Food and beverage is often one of the biggest highlights for attendees at meetings and events, and following a long break from in-person gatherings,

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Marriott Launches Euro Convention Network

Marriott International announced the launch of its European Convention Network (ECN); a collection of 14 convention hotels with one dedicated contact

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Mandalay Bay Resort Wraps Convention Center Overhaul

LAS VEGASThe Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino’s Convention Center

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Incentive Gift Ideas (Jan. 2016)

16oz. Mood Changing Stadium CupOur mood cups change color with the addition of ice-cold liquid. The cup is translucent (natural) at

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