Grand Geneva Resort and Spa Completes Full Renovation of Meeting and Event Spaces

The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, a Marcus Hotels

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Fontana Bay Boardroom at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Chicago Opens

Chicago’s first JW Marriott hotel opened Nov. 11 in architect Daniel Burnham’s historic Continental & Commercial  National Bank

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Wenatchee Valley [Wash.] Expands Team

The Wenatchee Valley CVB (WVCVB) appointed Wendy LeSesne as director of marketing and Erin Cass as group marketing manager. LeSesne previously

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How Planners Are Hosting Large Meetings In Small Ways

In late September, a directive from the Nevada governor allowed the state—including meetings mecca Las Vegas—to host up to 1,000 people at an event.

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Hilton Launches First Rio de Janeiro Hotel

RIO DE JANEIRO, BrazilHilton Worldwide announced the opening of the new 298-room Hilton Barra hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – the company's

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Communities throughout Utah are abuzz with growth

Each year, the influential California-based Milken Institute ranks America’s most economically stable and vital centers in its “Best-

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Albuquerque Resort Celebrates Rebrand, Revamp

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The former Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Albuquerque has been rebranded as the Isleta Resort & Casino. Among the changes, the new

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The AMEX Outlook

In looking at the landscape of the overall business travel industry, it is clear that the issues of 2008 will continue to create new challenges in

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L.A. Convention Center Expansion Gets Green Light From City Council

The long-awaited expansion and modernization of the L.A. Convention Center (LACC) took a major step toward fruition via a vote by the Los Angeles

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Aerial photo of Los Angeles Convention Center.

Courtyard Prototype Debuts in Pittsburgh

Courtyard by Marriott introduced a new lobby and room design concept with this week’s opening of the 124-room Courtyard Pittsburgh Settler

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Attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention: A Behind-the-Scenes Q&A

Tyra D. Dyson, CMP, DES, served on the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as associate director of convention center experience.

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention. Image by Becky Siu / Weymouth Watson

NYC's Loews Regency Plans Shut-Down

NEW YORK Loews Hotels has announced it will close its iconic Loews Regency Hotel, in New York, on Jan. 1 for an extensive renovation. It was

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Eagle Ridge Resort Renovation Nears Completion

GALENA, Ill.Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is wrapping up a series of major renovation projects that updated much of the hotel, but focused on the 15,

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Cleveland Med Mart Opening Earlier than Expected

CLEVELAND The Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center now is expected to open July 1, 2013, two months ahead of schedule, according to the

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Meetings Mean Business Canada Coalition Calls for Government Support of Meetings and Business Events Industry

Following Canada’s federal budget announcement March 28 and alongside the efforts of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) March 30, the Meetings Mean

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6 Ideas to Create Net-Positive, Ultra-Green Museums

A new model is emerging for forward-looking cultural buildings that inspire and transform campuses and communities. Balancing functional needs

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Exceptional Service Downtown at The Westin Seattle

The Westin

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The Westin Seattle lobby

Pullman Saigon Centre Opens in Vietnam Business Hub

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM Pullman, Accor's luxury hotel line, announced the opening of the 306-room

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Mastering the New Ecosystem: How to Keep Pace With the Changing World of Events

A dramatic shift in the tools and skills that planners need for success has occurred in the last two years. Throughout an onslaught of new event

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