A Multimillion-Dollar Expansion, All-Inclusive Resorts and More South New and Renovated Updates

From St. Lucia to Tulsa, discover the latest hotel openings, brand transformations and major renovations boosting meetings and incentive travel

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Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa. Credit: Hyatt Hotels

New Build Hotels, Corporate Wellness Programs and More Upgrades and Openings in MidAmerica

IllinoisUnveiling its 70,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art casino experience in November 2024, the

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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort exterior

Pickleball, Historic Hotels and More New and Renovated Updates From the West

CaliforniaSonoma County’s 92-acre Vintners Resort is undergoing a $15

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5 Only-in-Montana Venues for Corporate Meetings and Retreats

Montana has seen a surge in tourism in recent years. More people are discovering the treasures within its national parks—others may have watched

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PCMA Names Trevor Noah as Convening Leaders Keynote

PCMA announced October 14 that Trevor Noah, comedian, New York Times bestselling author and former host of The Daily Show, will be a keynote

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Bradenton Provides a Fresh Florida Experience for Groups

The future is ripe with possibility for meetings and conventions in the Bradenton area, arguably one of southwest Florida’s best-kept secrets.Just a

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Pool at Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa

How Groups Can Pair Wine With Fine Dining in Napa Valley and Sonoma County

Northern California’s Wine Country is frequently seen through the prism of a wine commercial: soft, sunny vistas of vines, drenched with ropes of

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Valette Wines charcuterie board.

Aquatic Group Activities, Upgraded Convention Centers and More East New and Renovated Property News

District of Columbia Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. unveiled the

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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. Credit: Hyatt.

Convene Begins National Expansion in Virginia

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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Appoints New COO

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has named Dan Hayes chief operating officer, effective November 3. He will lead the

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Dan Hayes.

What’s New at Orlando World Center Marriott

Orlando has the distinction of having the largest Marriott in the world with 2,010-rooms and suites with the Orlando World Center Marriott just 1.5

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Orlando World Center Marriott

Traveling to the Future Via the DMC Network Exchange in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Nowhere in the world provides a glimpse into the future like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with its two primary destinations, Dubai and Abu Dhabi,

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Photo of the skyline of Dubai from a boat on the water.

Is a Vegas-Style Sphere Coming to the D.C. Suburbs?

Sphere Entertainment Co. has announced a tentative agreement with state of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies to develop a new

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Unique Venues and Activities in Orlando for Post-Meetings Fun

Event management platform Cvent has again named Orlando No. 1 in its Top 50 Meeting Destinations in North America ranking—and for good reason.  

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Scandal Engulfs S.C. Hospitality Assoc.

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Local Entertainment and Offsite Venue Options for Meetings in Omaha and Council Bluffs

After a long day of education and networking sessions, oftentimes the attendees of corporate meetings want an opportunity to relax and unwind. These

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High Heel at The Durham Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. Credit Visit Omaha

Asheville Is Fully Back in Business One Year After Hurricane Helene

The images from Western North Carolina as it rode out Hurricane Helene were jarring, with epic floods and major roadways—including the iconic Blue

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Toronto Goes All In For Groups

As the dominant engine of Canada’s economy, the metropolitan Toronto area accounts for 20% of the national economic output, and 52% in the province

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