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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Record-Breaking Number of Events Held in First Half of 2024

The average number of events increased by 52% in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a

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Event Growth 2024

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Washington Marriott Wardman Park Upgrades Meeting Space

WASHINGTON, D.C. Upgraded exhibit spaces at the

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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 adding a

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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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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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Exterior of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and The Strip

Marriott Expands Business Travel Offerings

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

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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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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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