Jim Ridgway

Jim Ridgway was appointed director of event services at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC). He will oversee event

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Good Networking Drives Reconnection in Boise, Idaho

The U.S. is just two years out from when Vivek Murthy, former U.S. surgeon general, published “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation,” in 2023. As

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Boise River to Downtown.

Biz Travelers List Terrorism as Top Concern

Business travelers view terrorism as the greatest safety risk they face on the road, according to a new study released by the GBTA Foundation, the

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Caesars Execs Get Creative to Draw Group Business

At 6-foot-5, Michael Massari, chief sales officer for Caesars Entertainment

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Mics and phones can compromise your meeting!

Meetings in a Minute

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Amex Meetings Forecast Predicts Strong Asian Growth

NEW YORKAccording to the American Express Meetings & Events 2013 Global Meetings Forecast ("the Forecast"), Asia Pacific, with its relatively

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Lansdowne Resort, Where Attendee Wellness Thrives

As a dedicated wellness destination, Lansdowne Resort infuses holistic well-being and transformational experiences into every aspect of a group

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Lansdowne Resort

Event Currents

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Upgrades Under Way at St. Louis Airport

A $21.7 million renovation and expansion is in the works at the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The project, which has a yet-to-be-

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Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta is an all-inclusive standout

Maybe it’s the laid-back nature of Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta’s surroundings—nearby Puerto Vallarta provides an authentic Mexican

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CC Hotel for Las Cruces Stalled

The development of a hotel to support the Las Cruces [N.M.] Convention Center, set to open in December, is at a standstill, according to a report in

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CCTB Hires Sales Manager to Jumpstart Shoulder Season

Sara Turkowski joined the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) as manager of convention sales. Turkowski will focus her efforts on

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Craig Piper

Craig Piper, president & CEO of the Denver Zoo will chair Visit Denver, the Denver CVB. Piper has been active on the board for several years. He

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Bad Movie: Motion Picture Copyright Misconceptions

For several years, I have been reaching out to industry associations and meeting professionals to increase awareness of motion picture copyright

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Serenity-Focused Hotel Brand to Debut in NYC

Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), recently announced important milestones for their continued global expansion, including a robust hotel pipeline and details

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New Hiroshima Hotel Shows off Unique Elements

HIROSHIMA, JapanOn October 10th, leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko Inc. will open its 30th Washington Hotel in Hiroshima, Japan.Set

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IMEX Frankfurt Postpones 20th Anniversary Event

IMEX Frankfurt, one of largest annual meetings and events industry exhibitions in the world, announced it will postpone its 2022 event due to the

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IMEX Frankfurt group shot.

The Concierge

Igor OmerhodzicLead Concierge Loews Miami Beach Hotel Miami Beach, Fla.What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive

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CVB/DMO Update: Leveraging Bureaus to Ensure Safety and Save Costs

COVID-19 has significantly impacted how our events are planned and executed. Involving a CVB or DMO at all stages of the meeting cycle is a sure way

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Upgrades Planned for Boston Convention Center

Discussions are in the works for an $18 million renovation to the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, located here. The facelift

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