Australia Reopens Borders to Vaccinated International Travelers

Australia reopened its borders to quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated visa holders, tourists, business travelers and other visitors

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Plane landing at Sydney Airport in Australia on February 21

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

Is Air Travel Stress Preventing Full Business Travel Recovery?

While U.S. travel spend is approaching pre-

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View of planes from the window of the gate area at an airport

The Z: Planning for the Gen Z Attendee

There’s a mystery to Gen Z that I think even we as members of the generation can’t quite figure out for ourselves.We are self-driven, fiercely

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The Z: Planning for the Gen Z Attendee

Cleveland's Huntington Convention Center Expansion and More Mid-America Property News

Illinois Located between Michigan Avenue and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and set within the landmark Water Tower Place on the

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Chicago Grand Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton

Culturally Immersive Group Experiences in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport-Bossier

There’s no other state quite like Louisiana.With roots stretching deep into both French and Spanish heritage and tangling with those of the Acadians

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Baton Rouge Second Line Celebration. Credit: Sarah Barton

Sultry Savannah Makes History Come Alive at Meetings Today LIVE! South

The historic city of Savannah, drenched in Southern Gothic literary mystique and draped with Spanish moss hanging from the scores of elder live oaks

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Photo of welcome reception at Meetings Today LIVE! South in Savannah.

Invisible Cities Offers Unique City Tours and Breaks Down Homelessness Stigmas

Can travel and meetings have a positive, meaningful impact on the world? Zakia Moulaoui Guery thinks so. The United Nations estimates that

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Zakia Moulaoui Guery and the Invisible Cites Team photographed in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland

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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Photo of exterior of Seattle Convention Center Summit building at night.

Historic Eastern Property Updates and a New Meetings Program

Massachusetts Southbridge’s Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center was rebranded to the Wellsworth Hotel.  The change of name, brand

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Wellsworth Hotel, Southbridge, Massachusetts

How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season Business Travel

With illnesses like the flu, norovirus and new Covid variants spreading, it’s important to consider how you are preparing to protect yourself and

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Cold and Flu Season Business Travel

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

How Marriott is Staying on Top of Industry Trends

The journey to create a more inclusive meetings and events industry is ongoing, and year after year, new projects and programs are being

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Marriott International Luxury Brands Booth at IMEX America 2022

Two New Cambria Hotels and More Property Developments in the East

DelawareThe boutique Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach opened in Rehoboth, Delaware, a popular Eastern Seaboard destination, and puts

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Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach. Credit: Choice Hotels

L.A. Hosts First City-Wide Convention Since Onset of Pandemic

Los Angeles Tourism announced that Los Angeles hosted its first city-wide

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Los Angeles Convention Center exterior

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

3 Resorts With Commitments to Accessibility

Hotels and resorts across the country and around the world offer accommodations for guests with disabilities, but the presence of these

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Pool and Valley - Resort at Squaw Creek

Boston and Chicago CVBs Announce New Workforce Development and Diversity Programs

The meetings and events industry has seen a heightened focus on conversations and initiatives surrounding

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Chicago, Illinois

Historic Upgrades and New Southern Openings

GeorgiaThe Frank Lloyd-Wright-inspired Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta

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Hyatt Centric Buckhead Terrace at Night

Dear Ashley: No Site Visit? No Problem. Assess Your Destination From Afar.

Dear Ashley, I plan a lot of meetings in the U.S., but rarely have the time or budget to do a hotel site inspection before signing a contract

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Corporate volunteers cooked and served breakfast at Miriam’s Kitchen