Houston’s Mission-Driven Master Plan for Future Meetings and Conventions

In 2024, Houston First Corporation (HFC), the city’s destination marketing organization (DMO), hit a group hot streak, hosting 604 meetings and

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Aquatic Group Activities, Upgraded Convention Centers and More East New and Renovated Property News

District of Columbia Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. unveiled the

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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. Credit: Hyatt.

In Balance: Wellness Options That Enrich Attendees and Create Engagement

Aired February 27, 2020 Presented by Lee Papa  CEUS &

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JW Marriott Marco Island Wraps Transformation Project

The JW Marriott Marco Island

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Unique Venues and Activities in Orlando for Post-Meetings Fun

Event management platform Cvent has again named Orlando No. 1 in its Top 50 Meeting Destinations in North America ranking—and for good reason.  

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Dahlia El Gazzar

One of the meetings world’s most-notable tech experts got her start in the event planning industry in perhaps one of the most unlikely ways.

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Savannah Struts Its Stuff as a Meetings Destination for Business and Play

When the Savannah Sand Gnats departed for Columbia, South Carolina, in 2015, Savannah was left without a minor league baseball team for the first

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Historic District, Savannah, Georgia

Major Hotel Brands Are Reinventing the All-Inclusive Market. Here’s How.

The modern incentive attendee values immersive experiences rooted in local culture, exceptional dining and wellness. Hotel brands in the

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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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Missed Connections: You Just Missed Your Most Important Contact

Aired April 10, 2019 Presented by Brooke Gracey 

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4 Issues Ailing the Associations Segment in 2025

The associations segment

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Insights From IMEX: Day One

IMEX America is well underway at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, and four Meetings Today reporters–Tyler Davidson, Rob Carey, Taylor Smith and Jeff

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Richard Bliss in Meetings Today booth.

LinkedInsights: An Introduction to Taking LinkedIn Beyond the Badge Scan

After hosting technology conferences, speaking across 22 countries and watching thousands of professionals network at events worldwide, I’ve observed

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LinkedInsights: An Introduction to Taking LinkedIn Beyond the Badge Scan

Accor Developing New Meeting Booking Platform

Accor announced it is developing a digital meetings and events booking platform that will feature an inventory of 2.5 million square feet of event

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LinkedIn Expert Richard Bliss Talks Online Presence, Algorithms and His New Column

 In this Meetings Today Podcast, destinations content manager Taylor Smith sits down with  CEO of BlissPoint Consulting Richard Bliss, a

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LinkedIn Expert Richard Bliss Talks Online Presence, Algorithms and His New Column

Toronto Goes All In For Groups

As the dominant engine of Canada’s economy, the metropolitan Toronto area accounts for 20% of the national economic output, and 52% in the province

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A Spotlight on Leadership as New York City Prepares to Welcome the World

In 2024, NYC Tourism + Conventions helped bring in nearly 65 million leisure and business visitors, the second highest in New York City’s tourism

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Statue of Liberty and New York City skyline. Credit: Julienne Schaer for NYC Tourism + Conventions.

Cvent Integrates New AI Tool CventIQ Across Its Platform

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the meetings and events industry continues, with a big announcement from industry tech giant,

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Reggie Aggarwal, CEO of Cvent, addresses the crowd during Cvent CONNECT 2025

The Z: Gen Z Is Feeling ‘Future Anxiety,’ and So Is the Meetings Industry

The older I’ve grown, the harder it’s become to live in the present moment.  Instead of a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other, my

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The Z: Gen Z Is Feeling ‘Future Anxiety,’ and So Is the Meetings Industry

Anaheim Is Building on Its Momentum as a Top Meetings Destination

Anaheim, California, has long been a leader in the meetings and conventions space, and its popularity for group business continues to surge.This past

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