The Unique Allure of Florida's Panhandle for Meetings

Florida’s Panhandle—often simply referred to as “The Panhandle,” or the “Emerald Coast”—is an utterly unique region that blends Southern charm with

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Webinar Wrap - Conference Centers

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Caesars Entertainment Appoints Kelly Gleeson Smith Senior VP of Sales

Caesars Entertainment appointed Kelly Gleeson Smith to the position of senior vice president of sales. In a press release, the company said Smith was

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Meetings Today Magazine Reveals Redesign

Meetings Today magazine launched a full redesign of its print product with the release of the January/February issue. Led by Senior Brand

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AC Resort Betting Big on New Look

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Joyce Leveston Appointed CEO of New York’s Javits Convention Center

The New York Convention Center Operating Cooperation (NYCCOC) appointed Joyce Leveston as the new CEO of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center after

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A Complete List of Our 2024 On-the-Scene Coverage

One obvious benefit of working in the meetings and events industry is that travel comes with the job, and 2024 certainly kept us all busy in that

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Meetings Today 2024 On the Scene Stories

North Dallas Hotel Unveils Modern New Look

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New Visit Tampa Bay Promotion Covers Initial Booking Deposits

Visit Tampa Bay launched a program that covers the initial deposit for organizations that book the Tampa Convention Center for an event.  Under

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Must-Have Contract Clauses: Leave Nothing On The Table

In the high-stakes world of meeting planning, a watertight contract can make the difference between a seamless experience and a legal nightmare.

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Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center Conducts a Massive Security Exercise

When Executive Director Mark

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Toronto's Chelsea Hotel Turns 50

After four name changes and five expansions, the Chelsea Hotel, which opened in Toronto in October 1975 as a mixed residential and university housing

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What’s Ahead for Arizona Meetings in 2025

Arizona has its fans. Just ask Tucson-resident David Kliman, Event Leaders Exchange co-founder and Kliman Group president.“Arizona offers much that

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Sunrise from Piestewa Peak

Vastly Different Travel Industry Takes on the New Administration

It seems most everyone has an

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Istanbul Straddles Two Continents—and Time Itself

Before embarking for Istanbul to attend

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Orlando Named Top North American Meeting Destination as Hilton Orlando Once Again Tops Nationwide Meeting Hotels List

In May, Orlando once again claimed top spot as the country’s No. 1 meeting destination by Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events and hospitality

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Live From PCMA CL 2025: What's New in Orlando

From a new 100,000-square-foot ballroom at the Orange County Convention Center—among other improvements as part of an expansion breaking ground by

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Big News in 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort

With a great amount of fanfare, Universal Epic Universe opens its gates to the world on May 22. Guests will be astonished to see a theme park like no

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New Airport Hotel for PA

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