Harris Rosen: “No More Delays. No More of These Silly Restrictions. We Must Open!”

Outspoken Orlando hotel icon Harris Rosen believes constant guest and staff screening is critical to getting the meetings industry out of its deep

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What’s New in 2019: Property Updates and New Attractions in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast

Although already incredibly popular destinations for meeting planners, the 39 cities and towns that make up South Florida’s Palm Beach County

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Jennifer Dahlberg

Jennifer Dahlberg was promoted to group sales manager at the One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach outside Jacksonville, Fla. Previously

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Revamping Naples Hotel Takes Charitable Approach

NAPLES, Fla.  The Inn at Pelican Bay in Naples, Fla., recently donated more than 100 pieces of furniture to The Shelter for Abused Women &

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Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel to Debut in Nashville Plus More Hotel News From the South

Florida Loews Miami Beach Hotel has renovated its 790

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New Hyatt Planned for South Beach

MIAMIHyatt Hotels has made plans for a new property in Miami’s iconic South Beach district. The company announced that a Hyatt affiliate has

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Aloft Brand Hotel Opens in Downtown Miami

MIAMIStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has opened the newest addition to its Aloft brand, the Aloft Miami-Brickell, located in the heart

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Matthew L. Marcial, CMP

Jacksonville, FL  Matthew Marcial is a meetings & events professional with over 10 years of experience. Matthew currently serves as Director

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Destination-wide Cookbook Is a Love Letter to Orlando

Orlando is a world-renowned destination known to many as the “theme park capital of the world.” From the magic of Walt Disney World to the recently

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Meetings Today LIVE! Planner Event Captures Milwaukee in the Moment

The first Meetings Today LIVE! event of 2026 kicked off May 3 in Milwaukee, with 40 planners and 40 suppliers gathered for a three-day Midwest

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Industry Intelligence: Meeting Trends and Event Data Every Planner Needs to Know

Here are some of the most interesting data points from recent industry reports to help you stay on top of the latest intelligence around

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Loews Hotels to Add Third Hotel to Arlington’s Sports & Entertainment District

Loews Hotels announced this week the details of the coming Americana by Loews Hotels – Arlington, the company’s third hotel set in Arlington, Texas’

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Behind the Scenes With Disney Creative Studio

Picture this: A warehouse with an extensive collection of costumes in every conceivable style and size, including a wide variety of shoes, belts,

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Lisa Messina on the Latest Orlando Happenings for Meetings and Events

 Orlando is a destination that is no stranger to superlatives. From being named the top meetings destination in North America for the 10th time

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Conrad Orlando Offers a Wealth of Wellness Experiences

Meeting professionals have long known that prioritizing wellness can enhance the meeting experience and create a more positive and impactful event.

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Authentic Growth: Navigating Change with Intention

Season 7, Episode 2Featured Guest: Nataly Horan, Founder & CEO, AUTHENTICMeetings & Incentives®

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2017 Trends Survey Interview With Randy Bryant

Randy Bryant, Executive Director, CMP, Florida State Assoc. of Free Will Baptists, Vero Beach, Fla.Do you find that your booking window (the

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Miami Is on the Move Via a New Headquarters Hotel and More

Miami is gearing up for a glorious 2026 with a number of major meetings and hospitality projects opened, set to debut or nearing the end of their

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The Easiest Way to Bring Theme Park Magic to Your Convention in Orlando

If you’re in the meeting planning business, chances are Orlando is on your radar.  For the 10th year running, Cvent named Orlando the No. 1

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Paradise Reimagined in Cancún and Multimillion-Dollar Renovation in Orlando Take Flight

GeorgiaHotel Phoenix is set to debut in Atlanta in December 2025. The hotel’

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