Amex GBT Bought by AI-Focused Private-Equity Firm for $6.3 Billion

On May 4, technology-focused private-equity firm Long Lake Management agreed to purchase all outstanding shares of Amex Global Business Travel stock

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Sweden impresses with architectural ingenuity

With destinations including the Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket) in idyllic Smaland, center of the nation’s glassmaking industry since 1742 and

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A booming downtown is drawing groups to St. Louis

As the gateway city for explorers and pioneers heading West, St. Louis’ prime location at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers

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4 Innovative Museums That Cater to Groups With Families in Tow

Innovative and interactive museums have become highly desirable visitor lures, especially with the trend toward experiential opportunities that

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Seattle Is Expanding Its Meeting Options in All Directions

Given its arresting combination of scenic splendor and innovative spirit, it’s little wonder that Greater Seattle is one of the most sought-

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Wellness Options Keep Groups Healthy in Ohio

Activities that promote health and well-being have become an important part of meetings, and Ohio honors that trend with a wide variety of venues and

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Best-Smelling Booth at IMEX?: Repeat Roses and Hilton Worldwide Team Up for CSR Initiative

IMEX America attendees had the chance to participate in a CSR event at

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Meeting Space on Chicago’s North Shore Receives Upgrades

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore

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These Are the Best Group Dining Experiences in Nebraska

Nebraska is upping its food game. From some of the best prime rib in the Midwest and the home of the Reuben sandwich, to custom menus designed around

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A Quick One With Joel Selvin

Celebrated former San Francisco Chronicle pop music critic Joel Selvin’s 14 books on music and culture to date include "San Francisco

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Family Friendly Meetings

While it’s a given that Midwest resort locations offer plenty of family-friendly options for the guests of meeting attendees, what happens when

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Two Surveys Say Meetings Industry on the Rebound

A pair of recent studies point to a rapidly rebounding meetings and

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Grand Hyatt Opens at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO opened as the

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Kevin Iwamoto: My Journey Advocating for DEI and Belonging

I was recently honored to be recognized by Meetings Today as one of its 20

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VisitDallas Counters Negative City Audit Findings

VisitDallas executives, including CEO Phillip Jones, addressed major

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Baltimore, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore have a magnificent maritime heritage

The region that encompasses Baltimore, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore enjoys a rich maritime heritage that planners should tap into during a meeting

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How to Stay Safe While Running: An Action Plan for Business Travelers

Since I was a teenager, I’ve been mugged twice, cat-called and honked at while walking or running alone. It wasn’t until one of my best

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Best Practices for Medical and Pharma Meetings

In its “Pharma Medical Affairs 2020 and beyond” report, leading global consultancy McKinsey & Company describes “a rapidly

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Speaking Up, Office Politics, and Unapologetic Ambition

What winning strategies have two of the industry’s most accomplished women applied to their career journeys? Annette Gregg, Senior Vice President

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2015 Meetings Focus Trends Survey

Will a rising tide lift all boats? That seems to be the biggest question when examining meetings and hospitality industry predictions and the results

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