CIC Launches Planning Processes Study

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) announced the launch of a research study to quantify the time and cost inefficiencies of existing methods used

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Modern New Hotel Brand Launching in Texas

AUSTIN, TexasTexas has given a lot of things to the world: Longhorns, Aggies, Cowboys, Hilton Hotels, and La Quinta Inns. It’s about to give

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Prince Edward Island Provides Authentic Group Experiences in Canada

In the Atlantic Ocean along Canada’s east coast and tucked in between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia sits Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward

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Hilton and IBM Pilot Robot Concierge

Robots may soon take over … the hotel concierge desk.Hilton Worldwide and IBM announced a collaboration to pilot "Connie"—the first

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How the Space Symposium Leverages All Colorado Springs Can Offer Meetings

“Everyone has a place in Space,” according to Space Foundation’s vice

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MGM Resorts Upgrades Conventions Wi-Fi

LAS VEGASWith the goal of enhancing the meetings and convention experience in Las Vegas,

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Study Shows What Guests Want From Hotels

According to research from Spring Engage, a marketing tech provider, the promise of valet

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Colorado CC Expansion Set for November Vote

DENVER, Colo.Denver voters are being asked in the Nov. 3, 2015, election to approve more than $700 million to expand the Colorado Convention Center

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History Lesson

More Coverage Old is New Again A rebuttal to

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Cvent Connect: Vista Acquisition Equals Growth

LAS VEGASGrowth was the buzz word on the first day of the planner portion of Cvent’s annual client conference,

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Big Easy Building Transforming to Hip Hotel

NEW ORLEANSStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced its Aloft brand will debut in New Orleans in 2015, following the completion of an

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Short Takes

Destination Dispatch The new Dream Racing program at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway allows participants

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Iconic SoCal Lodging Wrapping Regal Renovation

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.With the introduction of the first new guest rooms and suites at The Beverly Hills Hotel, the last phase of the hotel-wide

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Global Travel Forecast: Higher Hotel and Air Prices in 2019

Travel costs are expected to rise in 2019, with hotel prices rising 3.7% and flight prices increasing 2.6%, according to the

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The Meeting Planner of the Future

At the end of May, Hot Topic presented a dialogue on The Meeting of the Future. This time, we're looking at what it will take to plan those meetings.

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Las Vegas Sets Foundations and Strategies for Recovery

What a grand debut the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021 would have provided, as planned, for the completed $980 million West Hall expansion of

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Venetian Resort Las Vegas Announces $188 Million Convention Center Renovation

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas recently announced plans to spend $188 million renovating its convention center over the next few years. The

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Iowa Welcomes Revamped Hotel and Convention Complex

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide have announced the opening of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention

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DMAI Forms Strategic Committees

Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) established three new committees focused on the areas of advocacy, technology and social

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Kentucky Marriott Spruces Up Guest Rooms

COVINGTON, Ky.The Courtyard Cincinnati Covington is celebrating the completion of a $2.5 million room renovation project that aims to combine comfort

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