The Latest Property Openings and Renovations in Texas (2022)

From convention center expansions to new hotels, special venues and more, we have all of the Texas property news that meeting and event planners need

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Dallas Convention District street view rendering

No Hidden Agenda: Help Prevent Sex Trafficking in India with Sudara

As event professionals rally around initiatives to end human trafficking, No Hidden Agenda spoke with Founder & CEO of Sudara, Shannon Keith, on

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Interview with Bethany Crile of Iowa League of Cities

Event: Iowa League of Cities’ Annual Conference & Exhibit Where: Grand River Center When:

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New and Renovated Venues in Orange County, California (2022)

Breathtaking views, reliably sunny weather and a host of impressive meeting venues are the hallmarks of programs in Orange County, California. From

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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Grand Lawn

Examine the Alternatives

In Laredo, Texas A&M International University is a 300-acre campus in northeast Laredo,

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Meetings technology doesn’t have to be boring

Technology is cool. And useful. But don’t forget about fun! The latest tech tools and gadgets can make your life as a planner more productive,

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Short Takes

Museums & Attractions The National Geographic exhibition Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of

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Hybrid Meetings Mean Money

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The Top 10 Reasons to Meet in Vegas

There are plenty of good reasons to hold your event in Las Vegas, but we’ve limited them to 10:1. AccommodationsWith nearly

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Cancun Resort Wrapping Major Makeover

CANCUN, MexicoPalace Resorts has announced the impending completion of a $55 million enhancement project of its signature property, Moon Palace Golf

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Las Vegas Celebrates Chinese New Year

LAS VEGASLas Vegas will celebrate Chinese New Year, Jan. 31 – Feb. 16 with a collection of symbolic decor,

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Spotlight: The Strong, National Museum of Play, Rochester, N.Y.

As the world’s largest collection of historical materials relating to play and one of the largest history museums in the U.S., The Strong will

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A Plethora of Platforms

Here's a quick run-down of some key features of the most popular social media options for events.Facebook: New features provide

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3 L.A. Neighborhoods Get Creative on Group Dining

On a trip to L.A. earlier this year, I talked about defining food trends and themes in the city with Stacey Sun, executive director of

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Marriott Doubles Down on Diversity By Launching Howard Hospitality Week

Marriott International announced a partnership with Howard University to launch Howard Hospitality Week, which will begin October 25 this year with a

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A Meeting Experience They’ll Never Forget

No destination does meetings and events like Las Vegas. In the Entertainment Capital of the World, imaginative thinking, fresh perspectives, and

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Meetings thrive in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro

When the state-of-the-art U.S. Bank Stadium opens this summer, it’s bound to bring the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area plenty of media

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Jan. 2014: Striking a New Chord in Nashville

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has an impressive new repertoire of venues for events, which Meetings Focus had the pleasure of

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CMM Planners Turn Up Heat on MPI

Angered by sweeping changes to the Certified Meeting Management (CMM) designation, hundreds of meeting planners are voicing their displeasure—

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Celebrating Female Leaders at the Women in Tourism and Hospitality National Conference

Back in November 2015, Clara Carter, founder and CEO of Multi-Cultural Convention Services Network (MCCSN), asked herself how she could more

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Clara Carter (middle) with attendees at the 2024 WITH Conference