Cvent Appoints Andreas Heckmann as Chief Customer Officer

Meetings tech giant Cvent appointed former SAP Executive Vice President Andreas Heckmann as its new chief customer officer. In his new role, Heckmann

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A British Icon Restored and More Global Hotel Upgrades and Openings

China In Macau’s Cotai Strip lies the newly opened W Macau – Studio City, a new hotel integrated into Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s Studio

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Destinations International Launches LA Wildfire Recovery Fund

Over the weekend, as

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Reigning PCMA Pickleball Champ/Visit Indy Chief Leonard Hoops Shares What’s New in Indianapolis

Visit Indy’s president and CEO made his debut as the new Chair of PCMA’s 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees known by vanquishing the association’s

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In the Huddle: Q&A with Sam Joffray, President and CEO, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee

In 1995, Sam Joffray founded Concept Matters, an event and new media solutions company serving blue-chip clients including the New Orleans Saints,

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NFL Super Bowl Press Conference in August

Dream Big: California Leads the Way for Memorable Meetings

Leading on the most important issues of today and always providing diversity of choice, there’s a place for every meeting in California—and planners

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Visit San Antonio Places Two New National Sales Managers

 Visit San Antonio has placed two national sales managers, Amanda Tutor and Brenda Berrones. Tutor was promoted to national sales manager for

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East Coast Casinos Offer Exceptional Dining Experiences for Meeting Groups

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “2024 State of the Restaurant Industry” report, industry sales, food service included, are

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Roger Rickard Talks 2024 Election, Destination Boycotts and Advocacy

 In this Meetings Today podcast, digital content coordinator Logan Pratt sits down with Roger Rickard, founder and president of Voices in

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Roger Rickard

Destination DC Announces Two New Executive Team Promotions

Destination DC (DDC) announced that Claire Carlin has been named senior vice president, partnerships and alliances and Tara Miller has been appointed

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Claire Carlin and Tara Miller

Exceptional Service Downtown at The Westin Seattle

The Westin

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The Future of the Attendee Experience

As the line between in-person and digital events continues to blur, attendee expectations have shifted due to the integration of technology into

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Southwest Shifts From Open Seating to Assigned and Premium Seating

Breaking from the company’s nearly 50-year tradition of offering open seating on its flights,

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Helping Veterans Through Songwriting, With CreatiVets

Non-profit organization CreatiVets helps veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries by teaming them with

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The Z: How Gen Z Was Included and Where They Belonged at IMEX America 2023

A lovely friend of mine by the name of Laura Lewis once said to me, “IMEX is the Disney World of the meetings and events industry.”   I

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The Z - How Gen Z Was Included and Where They Belonged at IMEX America 2023

This Year’s SITE Young Leaders Conference Is Focused on the Future

A few days before thousands of people from around the world pack the tradeshow floor at

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SITE Young Leaders Conference 2022

Little Rock CVB Promotes Team Members to Director and Senior Director Positions

The Little Rock CVB (LRCVB) promoted Jennifer Garner and Bliss Krucas to leadership roles within the organization. Garner will take on the role of

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The Latest Hotel News in Washington, D.C. (June 2024)

Washington, D.C.The St. Regis Washington, D.C., a staple in downtown D.C. since 1926, recently revealed a new era of glamour ahead of its 100th

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Reforms Lure Major Convention Back to Chicago

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ASAE Purchases Convene Green Alliance

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