Hilton Garden Inn Breaks Ground in Bellevue

BELLEVUE, Wash.West77 Partners, along with The Hotel Group (THG), announced the ground breaking for a new 254-room Hilton Garden Inn in downtown

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Questions of Security

[ Meetings tech expert Corbin Ball suggests meeting and event planners ask venues the following data-security questions before contracting for a

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Frontier Center May Be Renamed

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. The Wisconsin Center District, owner and operator of the Frontier Airlines Center, is looking for a new naming-rights partner,

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Refreshing Retreats

Starwood Caribbean Hotels & Resorts is helping companies get away from it all by offering the new “Meetings Refreshed” promotion.

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Delta Launches Meeting Network

Delta Air Lines launched Delta Meeting Network, which features free plane tickets for meeting planners.The program offers one free ticket for every

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Road Warriors: 4 Wellness Tips to Keep You Happy and Healthy While Traveling for Work

As children return to school and pumpkin patches open their gates, the crisp air of autumn can usher in a season full of cozy sweaters and hot

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Omni Drops Attrition Fees for New Group Business

Omni Hotels launched its new ZERO Attrition program to meeting professionals and event clientele across its brand. The program waives the attrition

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Atlantic City Casino Workers Threaten Strike

ATLANTIC CITYMembers of the Local 54 of the Unite-HERE union voted on Thursday, June 16, to authorize a strike against Bally’s, Caesars, Harrah

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Adriana Molina

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.ConferenceDirect announced that Adriana Molina will join the team

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Vegas CC Becomes World Trade Center Site

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), producer of International CES, signed an

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Seattle's Eittel Building May Become Boutique Hotel

SEATTLE One of downtown Seattle's most-neglected historic buildings could become a boutique hotel. Ariel Development of Seattle has signed a

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What’s on your bucket list? Meet Puerto Rico can fulfill it

Kayaking on three of the earth's five bioluminescent bays? Zipping through the sky on the tallest zip line in the world? Hiking a tropical rainforest

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5 Tips for Planning a Successful Hosted Buyer Event

When planning a one-on-one hosted buyer event, finding the right vendor and buyer match can make or break the event. Planners can streamline the

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How to Leverage Las Vegas’ Infinite Entertainment Offerings for Your Next Meeting

Las Vegas is heralded as the “Entertainment Capital of the World” for good reason. On any day or night, 365 days a year, performers ranging from A

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Ben Johnson

FORT LAUDERDALERenaissance Fort

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SMERF Groups Win With Timing and Strategy

It’s been only a relatively short time since hotels, convention centers and other venues were all but groveling at the feet of meetings buyers in the

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Charges Dropped Against PA Convention Center

PHILADELPHIAIn a recent announcement, the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board dismissed the unfair labor practice charges filed against the

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HTA Seeks New President After Controversy

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) narrowed its search for a new president down to 10 candidates. The new president will replace Rex Johnson, who

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Take 10: 'CVB Update: Services and Bargaining Power' With Bonnie Wallsh

Bonnie Wallsh answers additional questions from the CVB Update: Services and

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Legal Considerations in the Post-Pandemic Period

As a result of rising vaccination rates and fully-open destinations, the return to in-person meetings is here. However, the initial stages of this “

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