A Global Effort to Future-Proof Tourism and Biz Travel at DI's Annual

A record-breaking 2,033 attendees from 27 countries and territories convened in Chicago at McCormick Place for Destinations International’s Annual

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Don Welsh addresses attendees at Destinations International Annual Convention at McCormick Place, Chicago

A Texas Public Relations Star That's Giving Back to F&B Workers Across the Nation

Public relations degree from the University of Texas

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Photo of Chris Shepherd (left, standing) and Lindsay Brown (right sitting) in front of a Southern Smoke Foundation logo.

Accor Developing New Meeting Booking Platform

Accor announced it is developing a digital meetings and events booking platform that will feature an inventory of 2.5 million square feet of event

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5 Reasons to Meet in Greater Palm Springs

In Greater Palm Springs, meetings unfold beneath swaying palm trees and endless sunshine. Here, mountain views and lush, colorful landscapes do more

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Greater Palm Springs Golf Resort

New York State Offers Dynamic Culinary Outings for Groups

Launched in May 2013, Taste NY is the Empire State’s official “eat and drink

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Boca Bistro tablescape

Tibetan Wellness, Waterfront Views and More Global Property News

BelizeFort George Hotel & Spa announced the opening of its new

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Songtsam Resorts. Credit: Songtsam

The Z: Gen Z Is Feeling ‘Future Anxiety,’ and So Is the Meetings Industry

The older I’ve grown, the harder it’s become to live in the present moment.  Instead of a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other, my

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The Z: Gen Z Is Feeling ‘Future Anxiety,’ and So Is the Meetings Industry

Discover Your Next Meetings Destination: Sonoma County, California

As meeting planners look ahead to 2026 and beyond, priorities continue to evolve, seeking destinations that inspire creativity, foster meaningful

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery.

New York's Tuscany Getting A Re-Do

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MPI Opens New ROI Toolbox

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Major Issues Lurk in the Background of a Successful 2025 ASAE Annual Meeting

Associations have had a challenging beginning of 2025, having fought off an attempt to eliminate the tax-exempt status of nonprofits in the

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Michelle Mason presents at ASAE Annual Meetings & Exposition at Los Angeles Convention Center

Sea Island Sold to Coalition of Investors

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New and Renovated Meetings Properties That Are Prioritizing Sustainability

There’s certainly no shortage of new properties and renovation projects underway, with many new hotel, convention center and other venue projects

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Populus hotel exterior. Credit: Jason O'Rear

Green Hotels, A Canada Debut and More New and Renovated Properties From the East

CanadaHilton has announced a new hotel near the Toronto Pearson International Airport set to open in 2028.  The 193-room

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The Arlo Washington DC courtyard

Philadelphia: Come for the Convention, Stay for the Unconventional

 Host your next event in Philadelphia, where excitement and convenience meet.  While attendees come to Philadelphia for iconic sites like

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Philadelphia AMOR Statue

A $270 Million New Build and More Upgrades and Openings From the South

LouisianaLive! Hotel Louisiana is a newly opened $270 million property located along the Red River and marks the first land-based casino in the

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Live! Hotel Louisiana exterior

Storied Group Venues of Past and Future Progress in the Washington, D.C. Region

Formed in Los Angeles in 1950, the secretive Mattachine Society, named after a medieval French society of masked dancers and actors, was a pioneering

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Detroit Meetings Still Going Strong

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Group-Friendly Restaurants in the Québec City and Montréal Michelin Guide

Following its 2022 Canadian debut in Toronto and Vancouver, the Michelin Guide expanded to Québec this year. Introduced in 1900 by brothers Andre and

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Food from Restaurant Europea, Montréal