Luxe Branson Resort Wraps Overhaul

BRANSON, Mo.The AAA Four-Diamond Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center

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New Chicago Hotel & CC Complex To Be Uber Eco-Friendly

CHICAGO A multi-hotel complex and convention center planned for development near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport aims to set the standard

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Survey Says: More Travelers Going to Live Meetings

MCLEAN, Va. Embassy Suites Hotels announced the results of its fourth annual Business Travel Survey, which reveals the current state of business

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Oakland Conv. Center Sprucing Up

OAKLAND, Calif. Interstate Hotels & Resorts, operator of the Oakland Convention Center, has announced the start of an $8 million renovation of

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IMEX Group Hires New COO

IMEX Group has hired Gary Coombs as its new chief operating officer (COO).  Coombs’ role is a new addition to the IMEX Group and created as part

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Atlanta Marriott Reveals Transformation

ATLANTA, Ga.Atlanta Marriott Marquis completed a

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Successful Turnout for AIBTM

A strong turnout and enthusiastically received presentations marked the launch of the first Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM), part

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Lone Star to L'étoile: 8 Tips for Planning On-Trend Customer-Centric Luxury Experiences

It’s hard to believe that my three-month stay in France is winding down.Leaving behind French bread, pastries and regional Haute-Savoie specialties

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While teambuilding is now a staple of many a meeting or event, today’s attendee demands a little something more experiential in a program.John

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Movers + Shakers (April 2016)

Profile:Howard GivnerFounder & Executive DirectorEvent Leadership Institute

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Monterey Unveils Conference Center Revamp Details

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.The City of Monterey released the schedule and additional details regarding the renovation of the

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Hilton Heads into Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.Embassy Suites Hotels, the Hilton Worldwide brand of upscale all-suite hotels, opened the new 149-all-suite Embassy Suites in

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Houston Meetings Hotel Revamp Nears End

HOUSTONHouston

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Carlson Rezidor Debuts New Global Brands

MINNEAPOLIS Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced at the Radisson and Radisson Blu Americas annual business conference, the company will launch

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Four questions for Macworld's Paul Kent

1. How did you first get involved in the meetings industry? I was a self-taught programmer who was getting a lot of work helping

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Top Small Meeting Space Trends

[Trend #1] Hybridization: Hybrid events, offering both an in-person component and online content available for attendees

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Noteworthy - West October 2010

Using Cisco TelePresence technology, both Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts have launched virtual meeting suites. The suites,

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Planners Cite Pressures in HSMAI Survey

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) Affordable Meetings National Pre-Show Survey respondents say they feel

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Noteworthy - West July 2010

Despite their enthusiasm for technology, twenty-something business travelers recognize the value of face-to-face business communication at least as

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Oklahoma City Hotel Unveils New Ballroom

OKLAHOMA CITYSheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel announced the unveiling of “One

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