A Brand New Texas Convention Center and More Southern Hotel News

CaribbeanAfter suffering one of the area’s most devastating hurricane seasons in 2017, the Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin

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Hyatt Regency Maui’s ‘Meet With Malama’ Group Promotion Benefits Fire Victims

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Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

Taking Off: Portland, Maine, Is a Charming Meetings Destination

Within 30 minutes of my feet being on the ground in Portland, Maine

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Portland Schooner Co. Wendameen ship. Courtesy of Portland Schooler Co.

Visit Orlando Names Lisa Messina as New Chief Sales Officer

Visit Orlando hired Las Vegas meetings veteran Lisa Messina as its new chief sales officer. She will begin her new role August 19.Messina had been

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The Latest Developments in South Florida Locales Miami and Fort Lauderdale (2024)

South Florida continues to delight meeting professionals with its plethora of recent restaurant openings, ongoing hotel developments and renovations

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Celebrating 60 Years of the World’s First National Convention Bureau

While serving as tourism director for Montreux, Switzerland, in 1964, Raymond Jaussi had a bright idea.Montreux, nestled within steep hills at the

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Matterhorn Mountain and the Swiss Alps

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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Raffles London OWO Grand Staircase

Choose Chicago Appoints Kristen Reynolds as New President and CEO

Choose Chicago has chosen Kristen Reynolds to serve as the organization’s new president and CEO. Reynolds will join Choose Chicago on May 5 and

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Kristen Reynolds

What's New in Nashville. With Nashville CVB Chief Deana Ivey.

A year after taking the reins of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC), 27-year NCVC vet Deana Ivey shares her in-depth Music City

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Exit Interview: Larry Sieg reflects on 40 years in Atlantic City’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Larry Sieg, president and CEO of Visit Atlantic City, announced his retirement in late September,

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Photo of Larry Sieg, standing at a podium with a backdrop of the Atlantic City Convention Center in the background.

How Maritz Uses AI and How Meeting Profs Can Learn From It

AI represents a massive sea-change in the business world and beyond, and the business events segment is quickly adapting its benefits to workflows.

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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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Amanda Tutor

Trendsetter Tuesday: A Look Into Dami Kim's World of Wellness

To celebrate our 2024

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Dami Kim

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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Jennifer Garner, LRCVB

4 Developments and Expansions That Will Bolster Greater Ontario, California, Meetings

Greater Ontario has emerged as Southern California’s fastest-growing destination, and with this rapid growth comes exciting new developments and

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Hotel News and Updates from Chicago, South Dakota and Wisconsin

 IllinoisThe largest hotel group in South Korea, Lotte Hotels and

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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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Meetings in Huntsville, Alabama

In Huntsville, Alabama, we’ve got space for your next meeting and we invite you to experience our 

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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 Latest Property and CVB News in Minnesota (April 2024)

MinnesotaOwner and management company Marcus Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park, closed on the

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Downtown Minneapolis