Big Revamp Nears End at Newport Beach Meetings Hotel

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.The Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa is set to complete the third and final phase of a comprehensive renovation this

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New Manhattan Hilton Debuts by Times Square

NEW YORKHilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square Central has opened its doors, representing an addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than

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Monterey Conference Center begins renovation fundraising

The city of Monterey announced plans to raise funds for a much-needed major renovation of

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Northern California

Northern California has a legacy of growth and success. Most recently, it includes triumphs such as San Francisco's World Series win and the

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Venues for Small Meetings in Las Vegas

This January, 142,465 people from around the globe participated in the 2025 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s most

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Brand Experience Summit breakout in Las Vegas NFL football team's locker room

Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre Wins Award

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, awarded Direct Energy Centre here with its annual Operations Award.Finalists were selected

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Disney World Welcomes Hip Meetings Hotel

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.The all-new B Resort & Spa, located in Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort, officially opened its doors on Monday,

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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

How the Onsite AV Landscape Has Changed as In-Person Meetings Resume

In one challenging year, audiovisual (AV) companies have transitioned from helping meeting planners produce their in-person events to leading the

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Convention center crowd of people.

New and Renovated Meetings Properties That Are Prioritizing Sustainability

There’s certainly no shortage of new properties and renovation projects underway, with many new hotel, convention center and other venue projects

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Populus hotel exterior. Credit: Jason O'Rear

German DMO Hires Regional Manager

The German Convention Bureau (GCB) announced that Linda Nuss has joined their New York City office as the new regional manager of North America

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Chaminade Resort Adds Meditation Alcoves

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.The AAA Four Diamond Chaminade Resort & Spa completed an extensive $7.9

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Cirque Mechanics Stages Amazing Machines for Events

car·ny1: also spelled carnie, is an informal term used in North America for a traveling carnival employee, and the language

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7 Ohio Museums You Can Book for Special Events

For planners on the hunt for event venues that deliver a true sense of place, museums are often an ideal option. They might feature local artists or

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Downtown Columbus with National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Conference Denominators

When it comes to trendspotting, there seems to be a number of definite common threads seen across North America and Europe in regards to conference

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Meeting Space Expansion for Innovative Denver Hotel

DENVERThe Curtis - a Doubletree by Hilton has expanded its playground with a $3.4 million renovation that includes the new Four Square Ballroom, a

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Austin CC Renovates Guest Rooms

AUSTIN, TexasThe AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center (ATTEECC) completed a

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Syracuse Welcomes Unique New Combo Hotel

SYRACUSE, N.Y.Officials of New Castle Hotels and Resorts and RHS Holdings, LLC, a Syracuse-based real estate development firm, have unveiled the

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HSMAI Readies for Big September Show

MCLEAN, Va. Registration is now open for this year’s Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) MEET National,

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Marriott Continues Moscow Momentum

MOSCOWMarriott International, Inc. has announced plans to open the 250-room Moscow Marriott Hotel Crocus City in Russia under a management agreement

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