The GBAC STAR Accreditation and What It Means for Planners

If you’ve read any reopening plans recently—whether for hotels, convention centers or entire destinations—it’s likely you’ve come across a line or

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A Millennial's Perspective on Hospitality Education

In order to gain perspective of our industry’s education (formal and informal), I asked Ashley Akright, a woman I got to know when she was a

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Detroit is dancing to a brand-new beat

Shortly after a fire nearly destroyed Detroit back in 1805, the city coined its motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus (We hope for better

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Eco-Friendly Initiatives Green the Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Eco-friendly facilities are more important than ever as sustainability continues to be at the forefront of many meeting attendees’ minds.

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The 2023 Meetings Trendsetters Blazing Trails in the Events Industry

As the meetings and events industry evolves at a rapid clip, staying up to date with the changes is less daunting when you have trailblazers leading

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Talking Tech

It should have been the perfect keynote. The conference, SXSW 2008, was one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year for both the

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5 International Doings for Planners to Ponder

For planners seeking to impress attendees with international elegance, here’s a look at some recent notable news in the world of luxury

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Latest & Greatest: Las Vegas (Feb. 2016)

ARIA Resort & Casino is expanding its award-winning LEED Gold-certified

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Hong Kong continues to reinvent itself for groups

The aura of Old World that emanates from Hong Kong’s neighborhoods and alleyways seamlessly mixes with its shimmering skyscrapers and fast-

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Double-Edged Sword

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Top 10 Meeting Trends Unveiled by Benchmark

THE WOODLANDS, TexasBenchmark Resorts & Hotels released the "Top Ten Meeting Trends for 2015" as observed by its properties, announced by Ted

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Meetings Today Wins Two Top Publishing Awards

Meetings Today won two of the most prestigious awards in the publishing industry from Folio: magazine.The Stamats Communications business-to

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Art-Inspired Guest Room Revamp Underway at Hawaii Four Seasons

LANAI, HawaiiThe Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay will unveil another phase in its multimillion dollar transformation with the debut of newly

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New Theme Park Announcement Doubles Universal Orlando Resort’s Size—And Potential for Meetings and Events

Universal Orlando Resort announced plans for a new theme

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Shedding Light on the Darkness: Pulling Back the Curtain on Toxic Leadership

Season 5, Episode 4Guest: Dr. Brandi Baldwin, CEO, Millennial Ventures "Forget my money. Forget my reputation

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Benchmark Unveils Conference Center Brand

THE WOODLANDS (Houston), TexasBenchmark Hospitality International, a U.S.-based hospitality management company, has announced the introduction of

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4 Questions Medical Meeting Planners Should Be Asking When Choosing Destinations

Choosing the right destination to host a meeting or event can be tough when options seem endless. The right destination can serve as an incentive for

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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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Tattoo Your Attendees to Spread Your Brand Message!

Conference organizers who offer branded onsite services to attendees, such as booths that provide professional headshots and selfie stations, are

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New Zealand's meetings are adventurous events

"Okay everyone, if you look up, you might get lucky and see someone bungy jump off the bridge,” our boat captain says as we cruise under the

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