Central Illinois Cities Along Route 66 With Historical Meetings Opportunities

From Bloomington-Normal down to Springfield, these Central Illinois-based stops along Route 66 offer sites and attractions “route-d” in city- and

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Route 66 Twin Drive-In, Springfield

Germany's Iconic Hotel Reopening and More Global Property News

GermanyDresden, Germany’s iconic Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden reopened in mid-February following a year of renovations. The famous 18th-

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Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden

Veteran Meetings Trade Editor Maria Lenhart's Quirky New Cape Cod Guidebook

Cape Cod is a destination that has been home to or frequented by some of the most influential people in U.S. culture, from literary lions like Kurt

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4 Historic Hotels for Your Next Meeting in St. Louis and Kansas City

There’s something magical about meeting in a historic venue. Whether it’s contemplating the businesses that used to call the building home or

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Hotel Phillips lobby

Omni's Recent Developments and More News in the South

FloridaFollowing a $16 million design transformation after being acquired by global luxury hospitality company AKA in 2021, the 36-story Hotel AKA

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Omni Charlottesville Hotel Atrium

These Three Under-the-Radar Cities Offer Abundant Group Options in Texas

Encompassing seven major regions, Texas has 700,000-plus miles of highway and spans 956 miles at its widest part. Whether crossing Texas west to east

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Navigating Today's Challenges in Leadership (and life)

Season 5, Episode 5Guest: Maria Grasso, Senior Vice President, Convention Division, Philadelphia CVBWhat kind

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Plan a Meeting to Write Home About in Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island

Historic and hip, charming and chic,

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A gondola at dusk in Providence, Rhode Island

Seattle's Summit and One-of-a-Kind Vibe Have the Emerald City Soaring

The addition of the Summit building to the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) is one of those game-changing developments that catapults a destination

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Entrepreneur Eric Rozenberg on International Meetings and ALHI's Strategic Consulting Services

Meetings industry veteran Eric Rozenberg is one of the foremost experts on international business events, having served as chair of MPI's

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Marriott Agrees to Pay $52 Million For Massive Data and Security Breaches

Global hotel giant Marriott International agreed to pay $52 million and strengthen its data security practices in settlements between the company,

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Florida's Best Attractions for After-Meetings Fun

Anticipating a rock-star turnout for her first group event since Covid, Mackenzy Schaefer, director of operations for the Cleveland-based AC Premiere

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Ocala’s World Equestrian Center event

Meetings Tech Educator Jim Spellos on (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Generative AI

Curious about generative AI and its applications in the meetings industry...but didn't know to ask?Meetings technology expert educator

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Engagement Is the Watchword for IMEX America She Means Business and SITE NITE

IMEX America’s She Means Business program during Smart Monday is putting a premium on engagement and dialogue, and will also include a live panel

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How Groups Can Experience Milwaukee and Madison’s Impressive Dining Scene

They don’t call it “America’s Dairyland” for nothing.There are more than 1 million cows in Wisconsin and 90% of their milk is made into cheese,

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The Harvey House, Madison, Wisconsin. Credit: Destination Madison

New and Renovated Properties That Meet the Demand for Outdoor Space

Outdoor events are by no means a new development. Nearly 500,000 people attended the three-day Woodstock Music Festival more than 50 years ago, and

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Caribe Royale Orlando Pool Deck

Rosen Hotels & Resorts: Spectacular Spaces for Groups

After years of working for other hospitality companies, Harris Rosen stepped up to the proverbial plate and bought his first property in Orlando in

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Meeting space at Rosen Resorts & Hotels in Orlando

Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike

*Editors Note: This story has been updated from its initial version published on September 27. Meetings Today is following this

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Las Vegas Culinary Union

Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau Taps Candy Iannucci-Guay as National Director of SMERF Accounts

The Middletown-based Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS), the state’s official meetings and sports event sales and marketing

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The Case for Plant-Forward, Default-Veg Menus at Meetings

A simple concept originated in Europe: “default veg,” the idea of making plant-based food and drinks the default option while giving diners the

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