Omni Names New Chief Information Officer

DALLASOmni Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Kris Singleton as the new chief information officer for the luxury hotel brand.In

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Meetings Leader Iwamoto Reflects on 35 Years of Service and Looks to Future

Veteran meetings and events industry leader

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What Planners Need to Know About AV

AV is a costly, often confusing aspect of planning meetings and events, from the basic terminology involved to accurately assessing what is a “need”

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4 Major Highlights From IACC 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report

The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC), a global association for meeting and conference venue professionals, released its

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How Phoenix Can Help Your Event Prioritize Wellness

In a recent 2024 Hilton Trends report,

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IACC Reveals More Meeting Room Research

As part of an ongoing dynamic initiative from IACC, a second set of research has been conducted and reported following the survey of global

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A Hybrid Meetings Primer: The Rise of the Smart Venue

When we return to onsite meetings, we will see the rapid rise of the “Smart Venue.” In a hybrid event environment, venues will need to invest in

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Distinctive Meetings at One of America’s Best Beaches

Located less than 30 minutes from two international airports, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach shines on Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast with an endless

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Miami Goes Mobile

Miami hasn’t just launched a few apps­—try 11 and counting. There are apps for Miami Beach and Miami International Airport, a Miami-

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Is Flexwork the Future of Meetings and Events?

At a time when many organizations are calling for employees to return to the office—even as numerous meetings and events professionals continue to

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Hotel Chain Launches Digital Detox Program

HONG KONGMandarin Oriental announced it will launch a Digital Detox initiative at

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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

Detroit's Cobo Center Completes Tech Upgrade

Connection in Detroit just got faster. The Cobo Center completed a $2 million technology upgrade that includes the installation of 60 intermediate

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AMEX Tracks Virtual Tech Impact

While acknowledging the need for face-to-face meetings, business travelers of all ages are embracing the use of virtual technology and other

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Light Up Your Event With Sugar Cubes: An LED Experience

Technology. Technology. Technology. It can be overwhelming just trying to keep up...Every year I’m seeing technology touching and

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U.S. Travel Association Establishes Sustainable Travel Coalition

With aims to align the travel, transportation and technology sections of the U.S. travel industry, the U.S. Travel Association announced the launch

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Hyatt Transforms In-Room Television

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced it is transforming the standard in-room television into a fully connected, interactive entertainment center

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Private Equity Titan Blackstone Buys Tech Giant Cvent

Private equity titan Blackstone has bought hospitality tech giant Cvent in a $4.6 billion transaction.  Cvent, a ubiquitous presence in the

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A Behind the Scenes Look at IMEX America

Celebrating its fourth year, IMEX America officially kicked off last week at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The conference was high-energy and

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What Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Meetings Industry

On July 4, President Trump signed into law his signature piece of legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill is likely to have major

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