Aboriginal Arts Lodging Debuts in Vancouver

VANCOUVERCanada's first “Aboriginal arts” hotel has opened its doors to guests in the heart of Vancouver's historic downtown. Owned and

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Atlantic City’s Bold Renewal Plan for the Future

Emerging from the pandemic on sure footing, Atlantic City is aiming to stand apart in the group market with

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48 Blocks AC Mural Program.

Checking In - MidAmerica October 2009

The October issue of Meetings MidAmerica is full of features that will help you create more cost-effective, sustainable, and downright fun,

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Minneapolis CC Launches Green Event Packages

The Minneapolis Convention Center announced it is the first convention center in the U.S. to offer meeting planners and conventions Green Your Event

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Quantum Leap Winery produces wine without the waste

A name says it all. When Jill Ramsier decided to shift gears career-wise and pursue a long-held passion to get into the wine business, she launched

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Tahoe Resort Charges Ahead with Green Efforts

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif.Squaw Valley has announced the installation of four new electric car chargers at the popular ski resort. Use of the car

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Jackie Cassarly, CMP

Jackie Cassarly, CMPPresidentPlanning Connection, Inc.Gainesville, Fla. Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking recently

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Checking In - MidAmerica July/August 2010

I first got a peek of the new APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meetings Standards in late March at the IACC-Americas Summit and was

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Wolfgang Puck Catering’s 10 Tips for Creating a Safe, Socially Distanced F&B Program

The unforgettable 2020 is drawing to an end with the pandemic continuing into 2021, yet live, in-person events are slowly resuming

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Catering food

Puerto Rico Adds Pizzazz to Hilton Ponce

Hilton's Ponce Golf & Casino Resort in Puerto Rico announced a $2.5 million upgrade, commemorating the property’s 20th anniversary. The

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1 West Hollywood Opens in Los Angeles

1 Hotels opened its fourth property and West Coast flagship, 1 West

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Pittsburgh CVB Plans for the Future

PITTSBURGHTo strategically and creatively plan for the future, VisitPITTSBURGH

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Hyatt Regency Orlando: An Oasis in the Heart of a Bustling Convention District

Finding a property to satisfy both the practical concerns of event planners and the diverse needs of attendees can be a tall order indeed. The 1,641-

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Hyatt Regency Orlando Foyer

Hyatt Regency Orlando Is the Place to Meet in the Heart of Orlando’s Convention District

Finding a property to satisfy both the practical concerns of event planners and the diverse needs of attendees can be a tall order indeed. The 1,641-

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Windermere Foyer, Hyatt Regency Orlando

IACC's Meeting Room of the Future Survey Reveals Key Post-Covid Trends

IACC, which represents conference centers located throughout the world, unveils a Meeting Room of the Future Study every year. The 2023 version—the

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Photo of attendees gathered at IACC's educational session at MPI WEC 2023.

5 Things You May Not Have Known About the Chattanooga Convention Center

Once you’ve seen one convention center you’ve seen them all, right? A recent visit to the

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Tourism Australia’s Signature Incentive Showcase Returns to Adelaide

It’s been a long time coming.  For the first time since 2019, Tourism Australia’s signature biennial incentive showcase, Dreamtime, returned

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Dreamtime 2023 at the Adelaide Convention Centre

Tasteful Decor Trends

Meeting decor, much like home decor, changes over time. Here’s what event planners say is especially popular right now.Accent Wall. Often used

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Scotland, and Europe, Are on a Journey to Change. Why Is the U.S. Different?

VisitScotland Business Events launched an ambitious Journey to Change initiative in 2021 that aims to showcase how business events in the country

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VisitScotland IMEX America booth group shot.

8 Key Strategies for Effective Partnerships Between Hotels and Meeting Planners

In 2024, the landscape of meetings and events has drastically changed, and consequently, the way we collaborate with hotels is now more crucial than

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Photo of a group gathered in a large, dark convention hall to see a keynote presentation.