A $393 Million Renovation and More South New and Renovated News

CaribbeanNestled on 15 tropical acres of Palm Beach’s widest stretch of white-sand beach, the

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Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino Shore Club

A Caesars Global Wellness Summit Success Story

Wellness has become a bit of a force—odd as that phrase may sound—in the meetings and events industry.  In fact, a major marketing objective of

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Photo of Caesars Palace pool with Advocate Summit sign lit up, at night.

Coastal Convention Center Opens Next to Fontainebleau Miami Beach; Expands South Florida Meeting Offerings

A new convention offering at a storied South Florida luxury hotel is set to elevate meetings and events in Miami Beach.The Coastal Convention Center

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Ribbon cutting ceremony for Coastal Convention Center

New Global Hotel Openings and a Major Australian Transformation

ChinaNestled in the heart of the Nan’an District in Chongqing sits the

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Conrad Chongqing Rooftop

Southwest Airlines Changes Baggage Policy: Here’s What You Need to Know

Southwest Airlines announced a major change to its baggage policy that has caused confusion and headaches for many customers of the budget-friendly

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Southwest Airlines airplane taking off

Try These Micro Habits to Achieve Your New Year’s Goals

When the ball drops in New York City at midnight and fireworks begin to light up the night sky throughout every North American time zone, champagne

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The 1920s Roar Again at Sir Francis Drake Hotel

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How Mentorship Will Be Making a Big Impact at IMEX America

At the core of IMEX Group’s efforts for

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Impact sign at IMEX Frankfurt

MPI Announces 2025 International Board of Directors

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced the approved slate for its 2025 International Board of Directors (IBOD), which will take office

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New Site Showcases GSA Per Diem Rates

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Convention Cancelled Over L.A. Stadium Plan

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Booming San Antonio Stays Rooted in History and Culture

Get ready for a second Metroplex in Texas, as the San Antonio and Austin metropolitan areas, connected by the I-35 corridor, are expanding rapidly.

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The Alamo at Night. Photo Credit: Jeff Heilman

The Z: Why It’s Important to Talk Through Transitions, Personally and Professionally

It’s funny what one email introduction can lead to in an industry like meetings and events.Earlier this summer, when a mutual friend introduced me to

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The Z: Why It’s Important to Talk Through Transitions, Personally and Professionally

New Properties and Services Give Colorado Meetings a Lift

If you haven’t been to the Rockies in the last decade, you may not recognize it.It’s late ski season, and while the mountain resorts are still

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Vail, Colorado

Hot-Button Contract Concerns Facing Both Planners and Suppliers

After a tumultuous half-decade, with the in-person meetings and events pandemic shutdown followed by unprecedented supplier-chain, inflation and

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Attorney, Joshua Grimes

Shifting Sands: Luxury Incentives Are Back, With a Twist

The incentive travel segment has undergone a

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Discover the Unique Venues in Ocean City, MD: A Meeting Planner’s Dream

Nestled along the picturesque Eastern Shore, Ocean City, Maryland, offers a blend of coastal charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal

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Ocean City, Maryland aerial photo

Mile-High Metamorphosis: Denver Continues to Polish Its Downtown Model

This May, Denver announced a $500 million investment in downtown, including housing options, public spaces and strategies to attract businesses.

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Downtown Denver

Iconic Savannah Ups the Ante With a Convention Center Expansion and More

With moss-draped live oaks, public squares just begging for private event activations and historic venues that exude that Southern Gothic aesthetic,

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Sunset photo of downtown Savannah, Georgia.

Maryland Destinations Create New 'Meet in Maryland' Partnership

Destinations across Maryland including Baltimore, Bethesda, the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, College Park, Columbia

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Meet in Maryland