Talking Tech - MidAmerica Jan/Feb 2010

We are thrilled and honored to begin writing the "Talking Tech" column for Meetings Media—"long-time readers, first-time writers," at least on

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Sheraton Gateway L.A. Revamps Rooms

LOS ANGELESSheraton

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Towering Detroit Hotel Wraps Huge Upgrades

DETROITThe Detroit Marriott at the

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Aloft Brand Debuts in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced its Aloft brand has opened its first hotel in Scottsdale, Ariz. Owned and managed by Triyar

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AmEx Meetings Forecast Sees Global Growth

NEW YORK, N.Y.According to the just-released American Express Meetings & Events 2015 Global Meetings Forecast (“the Forecast”),

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Las Vegas Moves Forward With Elon Musk People Mover

Conventioneers may soon be zipping around Las Vegas in autonomous electric vehicles that make The Jetson’s mode of transport seem so last

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Vanessa LaClair, CMP

The Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE) announced the appointment of Vanessa

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IACC Researching Meeting Room of the Future

The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) has begun research on what

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Walla Walla Welcomes New Marriott

WALLA WALLA, Wash.Courtyard by Marriott Walla Walla is scheduled to open its doors this December.Located at 550 West Rose Street, the 120-room hotel

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New Marriott Marches into Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich.Courtyard Battle Creek opened its doors in Battle Creek, Mich., on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, featuring the brand's latest

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Tech Is Tops

There’s no place like home, the old adage declares, and hotel guests now expect their sleeping rooms to have everything they enjoy­—

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Four Seasons LA Goes High Tech

LOS ANGELES Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills became the first Four Seasons in the world to launch ICE technology in its guestrooms

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2013 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide for Event Planners

SmithBucklin’s Event Services team lists their favorite things this holiday season (

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Seven top settings for pharma/medical functions

Medical meetings today are difficult to diagnose. Austerity is in, and new restrictions on gifts and sponsorship—as well as increased

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IMEX Details Tech and Association Programs

IMEX America (and the fall season) are fast-approaching and that means the meetings and

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Checking In: Staying Power

The Entertainment Capital of the World never needs an excuse to celebrate, and this year is no exception. Some of Las Vegas’ most popular

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Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Getting A Big Overhaul

LAS VEGAS, NV MGM Grand officials last week announced a $160 million renovation of the hotel’s guestrooms and suites. Slated for

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Zentila Unveils Third-Party Sourcing Solution

ORLANDOZentila, an online strategic sourcing platform for meetings and conventions, unveiled illuminate3P, the first meetings sourcing and management

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Pilots List Fatigue As Biggest Safety Threat

While 2017 was reported to be the safest year for commercial airline passengers on record, a number of safety concerns remain including pilot fatigue

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Talking Tech

Let’s face it, the Facebook revolution is upon us. According to statistics on its website (

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