8 Key Strategies for Effective Partnerships Between Hotels and Meeting Planners

In 2024, the landscape of meetings and events has drastically changed, and consequently, the way we collaborate with hotels is now more crucial than

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Risk Management Must-Knows

What are the key factors to ensure resiliency for our post-pandemic meetings and events? As we move into different phases of the pandemic and its

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5 Remote Resorts That Foster Productive, Memorable and Unique Group Experiences

Post-pandemic attendee preferences have consistently put planners under pressure to find unique destinations and experiences for their groups that

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8 Hospitality Industry Professionals Share Tips for Managing Stress

Paramedics. Head chefs. Emergency room nurses. Judges. Military members. Police officers. Meeting and event planners.These are among the most

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Silencing Stress

Sales Kick-Offs in 2023

Now is the time to start thinking about the 2023 sales kick-off events. For many organizations, this is the first time in three years they will be

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2023 Sales

These Fast-Growing Texas Markets Have It All for Meetings

There’s little “small” talk when describing the immense scale and indomitable spirit of the Texas experience.  “There’s a vastness here, and

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F&B Trends With Tracy Stuckrath

When it comes to predicting the next big thing in event F&B, planners nor suppliers have a crystal ball, especially following two years in a

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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

New and Renovated Mid-American City Escapes and Country Getaways

Illinois  After a $60 million redesign of its guest rooms and public spaces,

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The Palmer House

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Offers Package to Lure Back Meetings

Hotels are seeing increased demand for in-person meetings and events across the country, and many are already booked with back-to-back events through

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4 Houston Venues That Tap Into Art and History

With an expanding footprint that could fit Boston, Minneapolis, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. within its borders

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Don’t Fall Victim to a Cyberattack or Data Security Breach!

In the current environment of data breaches and cyberattacks, no organization, however large or small, is immune, so all need to be prepared with an

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The Latest New and Renovated Properties in MidAmerica (October 2023)

KansasManaged by Crescent Hotels & Resorts—operating more than 120 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada—Courtyard Wichita at Old Town in

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Nordic Village at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis

Mike McAllen’s Best Practices for Starting an Association Podcast

Launching an association podcast is a marathon, not a sprint. Building a loyal audience within your association and industry takes time and

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5 Offsite Venues That Capture Lake Geneva’s Charm

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, is colloquially known as the “Newport of the Midwest,” or the “Hamptons of Chicago.” Its lake resort ambience is sought after

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Travel Portland Names Jon Hixon Senior Vice President of Business Strategy

Travel Portland named Jon Hixon its new senior vice president of business strategy. In his new role, Hixon will work with Travel Portland’s

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Jon Hixon

Be You Disco Brings Teams Together Through Dance, Music and Mindfulness

In a room full of strangers wearing noise-cancelling headphones and standing in a large circle, Carolina Panoff, founder and CEO of

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Be You Disco Event

Unique Offsite Venues Showcase Baton Rouge and Shreveport Culture

As meetings and events near returning full-swing, attendees are looking for experiences outside of boardrooms and conference centers, hoping to leave

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Outdoor Venues Abound at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort

Your luxurious paradise awaits! Just 18 miles from the Orlando International Airport, on a 1,500-acre stretch in the Lake Buena Vista area, sits the

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Windsong Fountain and Lawn event setup at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

With Michelin Taking Notice, the Greater Palm Springs Cuisine Scene Has Arrived

Iconic for its towering palm trees, mid-century modern architecture and prodigious golf resorts, Southern California’s Coachella Valley is stepping

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