MGM Resorts ROARS Into 2019 With New Event Offerings

“Watch us roar in ’94!” proclaimed MGM Hotels with the December 1993 opening of the second

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Central Missouri is loaded with unexpected offerings for groups

Nestled along the edge of the Ozark plateau and home to the state’s government, the middle of Missouri is rich in natural beauty and heritage.

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Syracuse is a bustling bastion of new development

If you haven’t been to Syracuse in recent years, you might not recognize the city. The metropolis has undergone a facelift that Joan Rivers

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How Heat Maps Can Increase Meetings ROI

Meetings and events represent significant investments for participants.Attendees must invest their time and possibly registration money. Exhibitors

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Madison's museums and galleries offer intriguing escapes from the boardroom

As a progressive college town bolstered by a strong creative arts landscape, it’s not surprising that Madison, Wis., is home to a number of top

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PGA of America to Relocate to Frisco With Massive Omni Hotels-Backed Development

It seems like just yesterday that the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters at The Star and the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star

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5 Rockin’ Offsite Event Venues for Groups Visiting Memphis, Tennessee

What do Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Otis Redding all have in common? Despite being among the most popular musicians of the 20th century, each of

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The Gates to Elvis Presley's Memphis in Graceland. Photo Credit Andrea Zucker and the Memphis CVB

Marriott International Announces Passing of President & CEO Arne M. Sorenson

Marriott International announced that Arne M. Sorenson, president and CEO, passed away February 15, 2021. In May 2019, the company announced that

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Hyatt Regency Irvine's Rebrand and More News in the West

Arizona Set to be completed this fall, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation of its

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The travel industry is a job-creating dynamo

In a still-dim economy, the lights of the travel industry may appear faint to some planners—especially those in the government segment—

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20 Travel Safety Tips for Women in the Age of #MeToo

Perhaps it was during that walk back to the hotel after a late company dinner, when an approaching stranger suddenly greeted you by name and offered

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Los Angeles' Premier Sports Facilities Are Game-Changers for Meetings

Los Angeles, “The City of Angels,” has had a heavenly run

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Death at NeoCon: How to Plan for Tragedy

Tragedy struck during the NeoCon 50 tradeshow after Jacqueline E. Albertine, 57

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6 Arts and Culture Venues for Meetings and Events in Houston

Houston is so much more than the concrete jungle many might imagine it to be. The city, the fourth most populous in the nation, especially has a lot

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Global Meetings Forecast Projects Stable 2014

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New and Renovated

Adaptive reuse, the trend to turn buildings no longer needed for their original purpose into hotels and venues, is proving to be a boon for meetings

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Resorts and Spas

In response to lingering concerns over meeting costs, destination resort spas are creating new programs and value-add options for groups. According

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Drive-To Meetings

Despite widespread vehicle recalls and fluctuating gas prices, driving is increasingly the preferred mode of transportation when it comes to meetings

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3 Luxury Resort Trends to Watch in 2024

Last year was the year of meetings roaring back following a tough stretch from 2020-2022. Despite the setback in group business—or maybe because of

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The Future of Sustainable Business Travel in the Meetings Industry

“If working apart, we are a force powerful enough to destabilize our planet, surely working together, we are powerful enough to save it,” said Sir

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