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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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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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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Washington Marriott Wardman Park Upgrades Meeting Space

WASHINGTON, D.C. Upgraded exhibit spaces at the

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The Z: Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

I used to get anxious calling restaurants to order food for delivery. As an introvert with social anxiety, which is defined by the

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The Z - Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

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 adding a

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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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Mindful Meetings Checklist

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment without judgment, and mindful meetings are the future of meetings. As it becomes

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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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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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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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State-of-the-Art Immersive Environments That Will Blow Your Attendees’ Minds

Jaw-dropping advances in audiovisual technology, including digital projection mapping, have opened up stunning new environments for gatherings, while

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Harmonious extravaganza at Walt Disney World Resort.

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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Hotel at Avalon Builds Alpharetta Meetings Buzz

ALPHARETTA, Ga.The Hotel at

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Tony Lorenz, CMM

SAN DIEGOAlliedPRA, Inc. announced Tony Lorenz, CMM as its new Chief Executive Officer.“

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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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Latest + Greatest: Montgomery County

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

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Toronto’s Allstream Centre Obtains LEED Silver

TORONTOHugh Mansfield, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, has officially announced Allstream Centre at Exhibition Place has

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Business as Usual?

Are corporate meetings coming back strong this year? It depends on whom you ask.Some say that pent-up demand for corporate meetings is bursting onto

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