Our cover story this issue examines how CVBs (or DMOs, according to your preference) are dealing with much lower budgets due to the recession. I

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has named Dan R. Maurer director of sales and marketing for the Minneapolis Marriott

TIBURON, Calif.The Lodge at Tiburon has announced the completion of its nine-month long renovation. The contemporary Northern California property

Meetings Today headed down to the tip of the Baja California Peninsula to meet with dozens of planners and suppliers for our spectacular three-day

So many social media platforms; what ones should I focus on for work? Social media and branding consultant Shannon Orme, owner of Pivot Consulting

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) released a report that found nearly 85 percent of firms surveyed decreasing their travel spending

Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf is offering iPads for rent to its guests, and the hottest tech gadget can be used for showing presentations and videos

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President Jonathan Grella issued a statement in

As splashy technology becomes more and more desirable at meetings and events, planners continue to weigh the wows with the costs, constantly

The ninth North American Michelin Guide location has been announced in Atlanta, furthering

Museums & Attractions The Rubin Museum of Art (RMA) in New York and The Crow Collection of Asian Art in Dallas have partnered to create

SMERF attendees tend to be more budget conscious than many group markets because they are almost always spending their own money. That focus on cost

MINNEAPOLIS After 20 years, Minneapolis Convention Center bathrooms are getting a $2.5 million facelift. The City Council’s budget

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Charlotte, North Carolina’s nickname is Queen City, and after wrapping a wildly successful 2024, it’s not a reach to stay the destination has risen

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is rolling out a new fitness program, which includes nutritional counseling and other health tips, in

Travel Portland, with assistance from Meeting Strategies Worldwide, launched an online Green Meetings Toolkit. The site contains tips, resources,

SAN DIEGOKimpton Solamar Hotel announced the addition of two new members to its management

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Videoconferencing still isn’t replacing face-to-face meetings. That’s the sentiment of 173 corporate travel buyers, who responded to a