Key Notes: Hitting Its Stride (Sept. 2015, Texas)

In step with its larger-than-life persona, the Lone Star State sits tall in the saddle when it comes to economic growth and a bustling meetings

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Smart City Fined $750,000 for Wi-Fi Blocking

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a $750,000 settlement with Smart City Holdings, LLC for blocking the use of customer’s

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Texas venues focus on customization to lure Gen Y business

In keeping with the national trend, 20- to 35-year-olds are transforming the Texas group scene. With young leaders like “Paul VII,” the

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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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Dakota Debut for Eco-Focused Starwood

FARGO, N.D.Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. launched its eco-wise Element brand in Fargo, N.D.Located directly across from the new

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New Study Sheds Light on Travelers in Crisis

Three in 10 (29 percent) of travel managers reported they do not know how long it would take to locate affected employees in a crisis, according to a

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IACC Continues Meeting Room Research

IACC released phase one of its second annual “Meeting Room of the Future” white

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Tucson Readying for New Aloft

Courtesy of Inside Tucson Business  Employees — make that “talent” — of Tucson’s newest hotel property,

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Cvent's Patrick Smith on Hybrid Meetings and Hope for the Future

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Discover Which Virtual Events Software Is Right for You

In just the first two months of 2020, David delivered talks to thousands of people at 10 different in-person events on three continents. Michelle's

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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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What Are Hybrid Events—Really?

The pandemic didn’t create hybrid events—but it made them more valuable.  This new wave of dynamic, interactive, accessible events isn’t part

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San Francisco to Get 'Social' at Big MPI Event

The San Francisco Travel Association is supporting the theme of the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) World Education Congress (WEC), “

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Eau Palm Beach Unveils Renovated Meeting Spaces

PALM BEACH, FlaEau Palm Beach Resort & Spa revealed its newly redesigned ballrooms and

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Corporate Planners' Event Focuses on Meeting Strategy, Tech

Cvent’s first annual Corporate Meetings Summit—held Feb. 29-March 2 at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center, just

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Leads to Nowhere

More CoverageThe ABCs of eRFPs It’s been said

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Live From PCMA CL 2025: What's New in Orlando

From a new 100,000-square-foot ballroom at the Orange County Convention Center—among other improvements as part of an expansion breaking ground by

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Time-saving TechTools Part 2

 Whether it’s searching for the perfect off-site venue, tracking trade show attendance or planning a Web-based meeting, there is a technology

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Aloft Brand Takes Off in Texas

STAMFORD, Conn.Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. just announced that its innovative Aloft brand will more than double its portfolio in

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J.W. Marriott Wraps D.C. Redesign

WASHINGTON, D.C.The JW Marriott Washington, D.C

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