L.A. Hosts First City-Wide Convention Since Onset of Pandemic

Los Angeles Tourism announced that Los Angeles hosted its first city-wide

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Q&A: Paula Stratman Rigling and Kaitlyn Rigling (Mother and Daughter Working in Hospitality)

Paula has a much better memory than I. I remembered that we met through ASAE, the American Society of Association Executives. Paula said it was at

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IMEX Live Broadcast: International Meetings

Join us as we broadcast live from IMEX, Tuesday, Oct. 9th, with an educational webinar packed with key insights on planning international events.

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Innovative Brand Adds Six Texas Hotels

 The Americas Best Value Inn family of brands enjoyed more solid growth in July and August with the addition of 14 properties to the system,

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Meet the Industry Vet Taking Over IAEE’s Events

When the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) went looking for a new vice president of events and experiences, it tapped a 30-

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Loews Heads for Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation, announced that the company has entered into a contract

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On the Scene in Patagonia: Exceptional Group Encounters With Lindblad Expeditions

My most charmed journeys in 20 years covering the global meetings industry include familiarization trips to Australia, Lapland and Morocco. Never,

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Hiking to Bernal Glacier in Patagonian Chile

Svetlana Yazovskikh

Philadelphia, Pa.Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHL CVB) announced the

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SPINCon 2016 Enriches and Entertains

SPINCon16, held at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa Nov. 13-15, once again proved that letting your hair down, being true to

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Why Irvine?

The Top 5 Reasons to Hold Your Meetings in IrvineConvenient Location Located in the center of Orange County, Irvine

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MEET of the Matter

Couldn’t make any of HSMAI’s MEET shows this year? Maybe you were there but couldn’t make a certain session that interested you? Or

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Benchmark Reveals 10 Meetings Trends as the Pandemic Wanes 

While most everything has changed regarding in-person meetings and events since COVID-19 took the stage and decided not to leave, some elements of

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‘Do Not Disturb’ Policy Updates Spark Debate

Do you want someone entering your hotel room without your permission? Do hotels even have the right to enforce this? Those are the core questions

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Planner’s Perspective: Shirlee Kyle

What does your job entail?My job for DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC) involves hotel and convention center contracting

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IMEX Releases IMEX America 2024 Education Lineup

Editor's note: This article was provided courtesy of IMEX Group.

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Photo of group of people on the exhibit floor at IMEX America 2023.

A Las Vegas Coronavirus Comeback Story

The hospitality and meetings industries are at a standstill as the COVID-19 crisis levels its crippling effect on travel and public gatherings of any

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Short Takes - West August 2010

Museums & Attractions The Seattle Art Museum

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Q&A: Meetings Advocacy With Roger Rickard

Roger Rickard has been a voice for industry advocacy and for individuals in our industry for some time.Like Roger, my interest and involvement in

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Meeting Planners Signal Events Recovery in Q1-2 2021

Meeting and event planners polled by Meetings Today as part of its new monthly MeetingsTALK survey found that 35% indicated they will be ready to

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Programs & Packages JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, featuring

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