IACC Shares Meeting Room Research

What is the ideal meeting room of the future? According to IACC’s initial research report as part of its “Meeting Room of the Future

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'We Cannot Fully Recover' Without Business Travel, U.S. Travel Says in State of the Industry

U.S. Travel Association leaders offered an assessment and vision for the U.S. travel industry at the association’s annual State of the Travel

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Take 10 - Best Practices for Event Budgeting

Thank you to everyone who participated in the

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WOW! New Orleans

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Nevada is on a roll in the business of meetings

Led by Las Vegas, recording its 22nd consecutive year as North America’s top tradeshow destination, Nevada’s meetings market is on a

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Need a Meeting Planning Stress-Buster? Tap Into an Event Service Prof

Tina Lynn Mercardo knows how to reduce stress on the job.  As a meeting planner for NAFA Fleet Management Association, she makes sure to

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Sampling the menu of meetings tech

Meetings Focus sat down with the Hyatt Regency San Francisco and Encore Event Technologies to discuss how technology is shaping meetings.

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On the Scene: SITE Classic Celebrates Incentive Travel Success in Punta Mita, Mexico

Massive palm leaves weighed down by their size swayed in the wind and lightly brushed against the ground beneath them as this year’s SITE Classic

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Taylor attending SITE Classic in Punta Mita, Mexico

The Concierge

Victoria CoteChef Concierge Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Tucson, ArizonaWhat service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive

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The Concierge

Shannon HarringtonConcierge SupervisorThe Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Orlando, Fla.What service can you provide to groups that they normally

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Sudden Change

More CoverageResourcesResiliency is the

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Happenings

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In Box

Tons of tips... Cut F&B costs: Try the best you can to pay by the piece, not by the person. People eat a lot less these days; unfortunately,

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Oregon Convention Hotel Gets Portland Approval

PORTLAND, Ore.Metro, the regional government that owns the Oregon Convention Center, has approved the final development agreement for a new

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Big Moves for Team San Jose and Convention Center

SAN JOSE, Calif.Team San Jose has recently announced the extension of new team contracts to lead CVB and convention management for up to 15 years, in

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10 Ways Meeting Planners Can Work With CVBs to Create a Welcoming Environment

Understanding the needs of diverse audiences and ensuring their safety and comfort should be at the forefront of event planning and deeply rooted

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New Research Forecasts Summer Travel Trends

ATLANTAWhen Americans need to fill their gas tanks during road trips, they are likely to choose stations where they can get in and out quickly—

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Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter, Hilton Sandestin Beach and The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation

Alabama A new terminal opened to the public in March at Birmingham-

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Florida Hotels Pitch in to House Families With Babies in NICUs

While information from the hardest-hit Florida destinations impacted by the devastating Hurricane Ian is still trickling in post storm, reports of

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Hurricane Ian meteorological photo.

California Lodging Unveils High-Tech Website

 CARMEL, Calif.The Carmel Mission Inn has unveiled its newly redesigned website developed by Connected Hospitality. The website, dubbed version

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