Essential Travel Wellness Tips From Naturopath John Ayo

Traditional naturopath John Ayo has made his living on the road, first for IBM for more than 30 years—including as a meeting planner—and now as an

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6 Meeting Professionals Detail Why They Pick Florida for Events

Meeting professionals have always gravitated to the Sunshine State for meetings and events. The weather, the beaches and the venues are just a few of

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Will Airbnb Destroy Your Room Block?

First it was online travel agencies like Travelocity and Priceline doing the distribution disrupting. Now newer brands loaded with owner-offered

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Seoul’s traditional northern half is catching up to its southern sibling

A city that epitomizes the modern metropolis on the ascend, catapulting to being a major player on the global stage due to the top electronics and

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Contract and Negotiation Checklist

Eisenstodt & Associates, LLC Contract and Negotiation Checklist © Joan L. Eisenstodt 2016 All Rights Reserved (

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On The Scene: Discover Orlando's Newest and Timeless Group Experiences

One of the best things about being the Meetings Today Florida contributing editor is the invites to see new hotels and attractions throughout The

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Conrad Orlando Polynesian Restaurant & Bar Papaya Club

Cinematic Texas Venues and Locations for Meetings and Events

In 1973, Variety ran a letter from a young director making his first movie and his producers expressing their “sincerest appreciation for

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Toyota Music Factory, Irving. Credit: Visit Irving.

There’s No Place in the World Like Washington, DC, for Meetings and Events

Washington, DC, is the nation’s capital, and thus has been a natural meeting place dating back to the country’s founding. For years it has brought

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The Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill terrace

Shifting Sands: Luxury Incentives Are Back, With a Twist

The incentive travel segment has undergone a

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Photo of a road with sand blowing across it.

Educated Planner

Staff reductions, pay cuts, budget bludgeoning, increased workloads--you know the story.So where is the joy at ACME Inc. these days? A lot of it,

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Talking Tech

It’s the time of year when many people start putting together their holiday lists. While you can’t wrap them up as neatly as an iPad (

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IHG Joins Marriott and Disney in Eliminating Mini Toiletries

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) joined Marriott and Disney in eliminating

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Companies Still Scrambling to Become GDPR Ready

There is still much confusion in the meetings industry following the May 25, 2018, implementation of the Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Vegas GMID Provides a Testimonial on Meetings Impact

Beneath a sign at the Venetian Theater in The Venetian Las Vegas promoting

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Midsize mecca Rochester, N.Y., is boosting its infrastructure

Industrious by heritage and by nature, the festive “Flower City” continues to flourish in the bloom of renaissance and growth. As the

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Building Business Acumen

Throughout the years, hundreds of professionals within the meetings and events industry have dedicated countless hours in brainstorming sessions to

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Building Business Acumen

Throughout the years, hundreds of professionals within the meetings and events industry have dedicated countless hours in brainstorming sessions to

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A Landmark in Greensboro Is Revitalized as Boutique Hotel—Other South Openings

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the South. Florida  Located near Naples,

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Rosen Shingle Creek Chef Relishes Independence and Reveals Post-COVID-19 Thoughts

A veteran of the Orlando hotel food and beverage scene since the late 1980s, Rosen Shingle Creek Executive Chef Jorge Oliveira has seen the major

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12 Ways to Prevent Luggage Theft and Minimize Hassles If It Happens

[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2018.] It’s that sinking feeling in your stomach when you can’t

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Woman Upset Over Stolen Luggage