Anaheim and Orange County

Contrary to popular belief, Orange County wasn’t named for its abundance of orange crops. The warm, sun-kissed area would eventually sprout

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Mexico City Venues Affected by Swine Flu Outbreak

About 35,000 public venues in Mexico City were shut down or told to serve only takeout meals Tuesday as officials tried to contain the swine flu

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Mickey Mouse Doesn’t Go to Washington

Walt Disney Co. has abandoned plans to build a roughly 500-room, Disney-branded hotel near Washington, D.C. Disney, which spent $11 million to buy

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Pasadena CC Opens Ahead of Schedule

The $150 million Pasadena Convention Center expansion project was completed March 1, six weeks ahead of schedule. The expanded center, which

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Downtown San Diego Hotel Wraps Upgrades

SAN DIEGO, Calif.The Courtyard San Diego Downtown has completed a $6.4 million renovation of all public spaces—known as THE LOBBY—meeting

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Laid-Back Luxury

 A new wave of resort hotel brands, showing up everywhere from Napa Valley to Miami, is putting a new twist on the traditional resort experience

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Laid-Back Luxury

 A new wave of resort hotel brands, showing up everywhere from Napa Valley to Miami, is putting a new twist on the traditional resort experience

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Hilton Garden Inn Sprouts Up in Marina del Rey

MARINA DEL REY, Calif.Hilton Garden Inn announced the opening of the 134-room Hilton Garden Inn Marina del Rey, representing an addition to the brand

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Building the Atmosphere

The challenge: Simulate a pirate shipwreck on the beach for a corporate event that would spur social media engagement and leave lasting memories.More

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9 Comfortable Work Shoes for Event Planners

[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2019.]We all know the pains of long days on one’s feet—it is

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Uber Agrees to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit

Uber said it will pay $28.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to the ride-sharing services’ marketing of its background checks

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The 2024 Meetings Trendsetters Paving New Paths in the Events Industry

Looking for a little inspiration to help guide your work in the meetings and events industry? These 20 Meetings Trendsetters have set a great example

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MGM Mirage CEO Retiring Amid Resume Questions

MGM Mirage CEO Terry Lanni announced he will retire this month as questions surfaced about his educational background, Bloomberg News reported.

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Glitzy Upgrade for Hawaiian Venue

The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has wrapped up the final details of a $7.5 million improvement project for its Coral Ballroom.

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Jason Poole

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Jason Poole as executive chef. In

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Orange County's Coastal Towns Beef Up Hotel Options

From new boutique hotels to renovated resorts that can host over 2,000 for a meeting or event, the diverse offerings along Orange County’s 42

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Hermosa Beach Boutique Plans Facelift

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif.Pacifica Hotels announced the upcoming renovation of Hotel

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Dane Gorup

Hotel del Coronado announced the appointment of Dane Gorup to director of events and catering.

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Monterey Meeting

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