MPI Foundation Director Accused of Gross Misconduct at Previous CVB Job

The Broward Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

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RFPs: Make an Offer They Can't Refuse

Imagine sitting down at your desk each morning and having 30 business proposals waiting for you—and they all must be evaluated today, because another

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Marriott Union Workers Plan Labor Day Unrest

Thousands of Marriott International union workers across eight U.S.

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Innov8 Meetings + Events Names Lilly Gonzalez Manager of Global Accounts

The Innov8 Meetings + Events team recently welcomed Lilly Gonzalez to the sales team as its new manager of global accounts. The full-service

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MPI Foundation Secures New Executive Director

MPI announced Kevin Kirby as the new executive director of the

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Negotiating With Convention Centers

 Build a solid, meaningful business relationship with Center personnel in a positive and knowledgeable manner and negotiating leverage

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Caesars Unveils Opening Date for The Vanderpump Hotel on Las Vegas Strip

Set directly across from Caesars Palace on Las Vegas Boulevard, the property formerly known The Cromwell has been completely overhauled to become The

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Marriott Opens Courtyard Hotel Near Washington Dulles

HERNDON, Va.Courtyard by Marriott Dulles

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Citywide Political Conventions Could Come to 2 Cities This Summer

For the first time in 50 years, both the Democratic and Republican parties are seriously considering holding midterm conventions. That means it’

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Irving Doesn't Do Ordinary

Expect the Unexpected. Then Expect More.Planners come for convenience. They leave planning their return.Event organizers select Irving for the

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On the Scene at The Peabody Memphis: Where Memories Are Made in Tennessee

“More than a hotel, The Peabody Memphis is a place that speaks more to an experience, an adventure almost, that steps right in line with the

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Q&A: SF Travel CEO Speaks Out on Safety Concerns

Meetings Today reached out to Joe D'Alessandro, president and CEO of San Francisco

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Nearly 8,000 Workers Vote to Strike Marriott

Nearly 8,000 UNITE HERE hotel workers at Marriott-operated hotels in four North American destinations will hold strike votes the week of September 10

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Northeastern Blizzard Wrecks Business Travel Nationwide

A winter storm for the ages came through the Northeastern U.S. in late February, shutting down most of the region on both February 23 and 24. 

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Houston Builds for the Future and Takes the World Stage in 2026

This January, Houston First Corporation President & CEO Michael Heckman joined other local leaders, decision-makers and stakeholders for a panel

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The Ellie Beach Resort Rebrands and Renovates Meeting Space

In late February, The Ellie Beach Resort, Tapestry by Hilton, in Myrtle Beach underwent a rebrand and renovation to its 38,000 square feet of meeting

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Highlights and Planner Insights From the 2026 Meetings Today Trends Survey

Key Takeaways:Meetings budgets battle climbing costsBiggest career threats for meeting

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Tackle the Most-Critical Meetings Legal Issues

The meetings and events legal landscape is constantly shifting, with economic and government policies now rising to become two of the most-

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North Carolina’s Triangle Region Showcases Sports Venues

"Talent wins games,” once said all-time basketball great Michael Jordan, whose three seasons at the University of North Carolina included

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The Most-Read Meetings Today Stories of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, many in the meetings and events industry are looking back at the year with pride for what they accomplished. Meetings Today

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