Big Conversion for Hawaii Meetings Resort

HILO, HawaiiHilton Worldwide recently signed a franchise license agreement to open DoubleTree by Hilton Hilo-Naniloa.The oceanfront property,

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Metro Launches Silver Line Extension in Northern Virginia

Metro riders in Northern Virginia can add six new rail connections to their commutes—including Washington Dulles International Airport, Reston,

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Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station. Credit: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Major Hotel Chains Debut ‘Panic Buttons’

Major hotel chains are introducing so-called “panic buttons” to help ensure the safety of their workers.And while the term “panic

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16 Ways To Coat Your Meetings and Events In Green

An American Express Meetings and Events travel forecast said 80 percent of meeting organizers and hoteliers in North America anticipate increasing or

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How to Avoid Disaster When Incompatible Groups Are In-House

Potato farmers engaging with porn stars? Tobacco advocates congregating with the American Cancer Society? Pro-life meets pro-choice?All of the above

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Destinations International’s Annual Convention Explores the DMO of the Future

“Your jobs in your communities have never been more important,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of

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Attendees pose outside of Steam Whistle Complex during Destinations International's Annual Convention in Toronto

Chicago Unveils New Marketing Efforts

CHICAGO The first true branding effort highlighting the City of Chicago as a global visitor destination was launched today by the Chicago

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Positive Planner Perceptions About a Return to Live Meetings

Business development expert and speaker Scott Steinberg shares some positive survey results regarding planner optimism about a face-to-face meetings

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AmEx M&E Shares Meetings Risk Research

American Express Meetings & Events (AmEx M&E) released the results of its latest study, Mitigating Meetings Risk: 2016 vs. 2013 Findings

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An Event Planner’s Take on the New Kentucky International Convention Center

Event planner Christa Mekki, founder and senior planner at Magnetic Magnificent

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3 Hotel Brands That Are Personalizing Guest Gifting Experiences

The last thing meeting attendees need is another branded, reusable, insulated water bottle. They were “cool” in the moment, a once unique and

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Work with a CSM for time-saving meetings and event services

Convention services managers can save meeting planners a lot of time by providing these services. [Related Content:

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Government Planners Rev Up for Yearly Meet

PORTLAND, Ore.The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) is hosting its annual education conference on May 6-8, 2014, in Portland, Ore.,

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Grand Rapids [Mich.] CVB Changes Name

The Grand Rapids/Kent County CVB announced a new name for the 83-year-old organization: Experience Grand Rapids.The new name and brand more

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Maintaining Mindfulness in a Chaotic Time With Lee Papa

Furloughs. Layoffs. An economy-crippling pandemic with seemingly no end in sight.Who could’ve predicted the tumult that would enter our lives in 2020

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Key Notes - Steady as she goes

Like the state of many things in our democracy now, the trends affecting the hospitality and meetings industry seem a bit “flat” at the

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Fodor’s Forecasts Can’t-Miss Locales for 2014

NEW YORK CITYThe Fodor's Travel 2014 Go List, just announced, highlights 25 can't-miss places that should be on everyone's travel radar for the

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CVBs realize little can pack a huge punch

In the pursuit of business, companies can expend the same energy and resources pursuing smaller prospects as bigger ones—often translating into

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Dan Rowland

Working in the City of Denver’s Office of Marijuana Policy, Dan Rowland recently planned the Mile High City’s first-ever Marijuana

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