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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Meetings-Friendly Aloft Debuts in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITYStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its rapidly growing Aloft brand has arrived in Oklahoma City. Aloft

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Q&A with Howard Feiertag and Rod Abraham

Following are responses from interviews I recently conducted with two of MPI’s founders who both are long-time meetings industry educators:

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Site Selection Q&A with Melissa Belluomini

Q&A with Melissa Belluomini, Director of Marketing Hyatt Regency Santa ClaraWe spoke with Melissa Belluomini to learn what

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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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Marriott Expands Business Travel Offerings

BETHESDA, Md.Marriott International, Inc. announced it will continue to expand its offerings to

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Westin Debuts Small Meeting Areas Brandwide

Westin Hotels & Resorts has announced a new workspace concept that re-invents the old business center model to meet the changing needs of today

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Washington Marriott Wardman Park Upgrades Meeting Space

WASHINGTON, D.C. Upgraded exhibit spaces at the

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Hotel at Avalon Builds Alpharetta Meetings Buzz

ALPHARETTA, Ga.The Hotel at

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Health Experts Say Large Meetings May Resume by End of 2021

Larger meetings and conventions may resume in earnest by the last quarter of 2021, and tourism staples such as dining in restaurants by spring,

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Going paperless at your next event

Going paperless at your next event is important for both the economic and environmental bottom lines (and it’s also an easy first step when

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Tampa Transformation for Downtown Meetings Hotel

TAMPA, Fla.Driftwood Hospitality Management has announced the completion of a nearly year-long renovation program at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. The

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How AV Tech Upped Its Game During the Pandemic

The pandemic has changed many things in our lives, including meetings and events.  Last year, AV production companies showcased their ability

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CPR MultiMedia Solutions mobile screens.

Orange County Hotel Adds Lux Club Lounge

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. Island Hotel Newport Beach has announced the grand opening of the Island Club. The 2,000-square-foot lounge situated on the

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Latest + Greatest: Montgomery County

Situated in the new Pike & Rose development, the Canopy by Hilton Washington DC

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Key Notes: Welcoming an expert voice to the fold

While Most associate summer with relaxing days at the beach or an opportunity to cash in some well-earned vacation days, we here at Meetings Focus

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Best Hybrid Event Practices

Emilie Barta, Virtual Host and EmceeEmilie Barta, a virtual host and emcee, is at the forefront of the hybrid events

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10 Wicked Good Reasons to Meet in Boston

From outstanding facilities and building services to unparalleled accessibility and legendary attractions, we can’t think of a reason why you

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San Antonio Is on the Ascent as Its Economy and Population Boom

The future couldn’t be brighter for San Antonio, a destination steeped in legendary history that is booming on the economic front, also. 

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Panoramic photo of San Antonio skyline.

Western Canada melds innovation and resources

The western provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are major gearwheels in the Canadian economy. With natural resources

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