Hotel Demand Soars Across Nation; Biggest Jumps in the West

Within just the last few years, virtually all hotel operators were struck with fear by precipitous drops in room demand as travelers weathered the

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Time-saving Tech Tools

 While many planners find themselves squeezed for time these days, the good news is that there is a growing choice of technology tools that

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Cvent Names Top Meeting Hotels of 2018

Cvent released its annual lists of “Top Meeting Hotels” for

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India: A Passage to India's Landscape

India is set apart from the rest of Asia by the Himalayas, both the highest and youngest major mountain chain on the planet. The subcontinent touches

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How to Hire a Speaker Without Actually Talking to Them

As a meetings and events professional, you deal with constant interruptions, 24/7 connectivity, work overload, limited budgets, client and company

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2011 Hotel Prices Rose Worldwide

A spike in business at hotels last year—particularly on the business travel side, of which meetings are a part—prompted a price increase

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IMEX America 2023 Obliterates Attendance Records

Editor's note: The original story has been updated with the official final statistics registered at IMEX America 2023.IMEX America

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F&B 101: Managing Attendee Food Preferences and Dietary Requirements From A to Z

Aired July 29, 2020 Presented by Tracy Stuckrath CMP CERTIFICATE

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No Hidden Agenda: ELX Welcomes New CEO!

 On this episode, we speak with Nicola Kastner, ELX CEO, about her new role and goals for the organization. Plus, ELX Co-Founder, David Kliman,

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You Don’t Need Interpreters at Meetings Anymore—This A.I. Language App Translates for You

A new artificial intelligence app promises to provide instantaneous translation for 15 languages without an interpreter.Silicon Valley-based startup

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Critical Anti-Human-Trafficking Questions to Include on Your RFP

It is becoming more common to see posts on industry forums seeking help in adding human trafficking concerns to venue RFPs. Why not become your own

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Carrie Abernathy

As if working full time as director of meetings for the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses wouldn’t fill one’s calendar, 10-

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MGM Resorts International Announces Major Vegas Reopenings

Casino and entertainment giant MGM Resorts International is set to reopen the doors on several of its major Las Vegas Strip properties following the

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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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15 Music Attractions That Double As Remarkable Off-Site Venues

Confucius once said, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” In that spirit, music-inspired experiences

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Hard Rock Unveils Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos

Hard Rock unveiled its fifth all-inclusive resort in Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

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How to Make a Proper Whiskey Sour (the Canadian Way!)

An able mixologist at

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Culinary Meetings in Northern Virginia

Easily extending D.C.’s influence as a culinary hot spot, neighboring Northern Virginia offers wide-ranging epicurean experiences for groups.

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Modern Amenities and Historical Charm Keep San Antonio a Top Meetings Destination

With more than 14,000 hotel rooms located downtown and 300-plus years of storied history, San Antonio pairs big-city amenities with small-town charm

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New Developments and the Benefits of Offseason Meetings in Greater Palm Springs

In this Meetings Today podcast, destinations content manager Taylor Smith sits down with Carolina Viazcan, vice president of sales at Visit Greater

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