Convene Portfolio Announces New Hospitality Group

Convene Hospitality Group made its debut September 16 as the new parent company uniting Convene and etc.venues.Convene Hospitality Group said the

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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Appoints New COO

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has named Dan Hayes chief operating officer, effective November 3. He will lead the

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Dan Hayes.

How Visit KC and VisitNorfolk Are Balancing AI With Authenticity

The epochal launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 catapulted the world into a new digital era, with artificial intelligence at its core. ChatGPT

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Downtown Kansas City skyline. CREDIT Michael Edwards-Visit KC

Teambuilding and Beyond: Come Unpack Cambridge

Few places offer such big opportunities for small meetings and groups like Cambridge, MA. Here different cultures, rhythms and uncharted adventures

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Cambridge aerial view.

Woodloch Resort Gives Groups and Guests the Gift of Time

Spanning 1,200-plus acres in the northeastern Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, perennial group favorite Woodloch Resort is at heart an immortalizing

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panoramic image of Woodloch Lodge

How to Combat the Most-Critical Meetings Industry Legal Issues

 What are the top four legal concerns impacting the meetings and events industry?Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Maritz Deputy

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Hilton Breaks New Ground in South America

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Multimillion-Dollar Renovation at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Is Underway

Soaring 40 stories above San Diego, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego completed a full redesign of its 33-story Seaport Tower. The property’s

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Manchester Grand Hyatt deluxe grand suite dining area.

Australia Next: New Properties and Incentive News From Australia’s Crystalbrook Collection

To celebrate the launch of Australia Next, Business Events Australia's new incentive magazine for North America, Meetings Today catches up with Kylie

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Are You on the Bus? Association Trends with KiKi L'Italien and Michael Butera

 And now for something completely different...Association meetings thought-leader KiKi L'Italien, editor-in-chief of Association Chat

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Starwood Reveals Big Euro Plans

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IACC Debuts AI-Powered Site Search on Its Website

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), comprising more than 400 residential and non-residential venues that host business events

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DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

For a breakfast meeting with Hilton Hotel executives, the ballroom at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld was transformed into a slice of sunny

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Majestic Ballroom with chairs.

The Latest MidAmerica New and Renovated Hotel and Meeting Property Updates (September 2025)

IllinoisThe Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel completed a

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The Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. Credit: Marriott.

How Austin Is Filling the Group Gaps as it Preps for a Game-Changing Convention Center Transformation

After a decade of review and planning, the $1.6 billion UnconventionalATX redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center kicked off this April with

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Kentucky’s Meetings Destinations Are Racing Ahead

While Kentucky is known far and wide as the capital of bourbon and thoroughbred horse racing, the state offers much more for the meetings and

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Photo of thoroughbred horses rounding at turn at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby.

Q&A: Marriage Equality and the Hospitality Industry

This interview on diversity and inclusion (D&I) was conducted by email with Bob Witeck and Charlie Rounds to discuss some critical issues

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How Groups Can Answer the Ancient Call of Tucson

In the early 1980s, we regularly drove from San Diego to see my grandparents in Green Valley, Arizona, south of Tucson. Each visit included an

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Sunset over Tucson

IMEX Enhances Experience for First-Time Conference Attendees

IMEX is launching a variety of new welcome programs for first timers attending its IMEX America tradeshow, taking place October 7-9 in Las Vegas. The

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IMEX's first timers welcome team.