A $393 Million Renovation and More South New and Renovated News

CaribbeanNestled on 15 tropical acres of Palm Beach’s widest stretch of white-sand beach, the

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Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino Shore Club

L.A. Convention Center Expansion Gets Green Light From City Council

The long-awaited expansion and modernization of the L.A. Convention Center (LACC) took a major step toward fruition via a vote by the Los Angeles

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Monterey's Foray: Explorations in Cuisine

One chef making waves in

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Shifting Sands: Luxury Incentives Are Back, With a Twist

The incentive travel segment has undergone a

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Savannah Convention Center Debuts $276 Million Expansion

UPDATE: We've updated the original story about the completion of the Savannah Convention Center to include information and photos from its

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Photo of Savannah convention center and DMO community gathered in front of the expanded Savannah Convention Center.

New Global Hotel Openings and a Major Australian Transformation

ChinaNestled in the heart of the Nan’an District in Chongqing sits the

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Conrad Chongqing Rooftop

Maura Gast: A DMO Leader Who Turned Her Passion for Cinema Into Love for a Destination

Maura Allen Gast’s celebrated destination marketing career is a case study in creative vision. Many industry peers have relied on her “Building

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Collage of photo of Maura Gast, with her arms outstretched, with vintage photos of Irving's film studio history.

Back to Basics: Effective Collaboration With Destination Organizations

Hosted by Destinations International and tailored for event strategists looking to enhance their collaboration with destination organizations (CVBs,

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Visit San Antonio Names New Leader

Visit San Antonio Interim President & CEO Mario J. Bass was named June 2 to permanently lead the DMO by the

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Photo of the San Antonio River Walk at dusk.

Experience Meeting in the Heart of South Carolina

In Columbia, South Carolina, you'll find unique meeting venues and a wide range of hotels in a relaxed urban landscape. And when the meeting wraps,

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Columbia, South Carolina

How the Trump Administration May Impact Medical Meetings

The Trump Administration’s influence on the medical meetings industry will depend on multiple factors, including the president-elect’s policies,

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Tips and Tricks for Planning Group Gatherings on the Beach

The limitless possibilities for what a beach meeting could look like make it difficult to know where to even begin planning—so, we asked the pros.

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Beach dinner at Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa

4 Music Venues for Groups in West Virginia

Blessed with abundant natural resources ranging from tranquil mountains to raging rivers, West Virginia is a standout for travelers who want to

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Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Credit: West Virginia Department of Tourism

Boise Offers the Authenticity Increasingly Preferred by Meeting Attendees

More and more, attendees crave authenticity in a meetings destination, with industry reports ranging from Destination International’s

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Destination Dayton President and CEO Announces Retirement

Destination Dayton’s longtime president and CEO, Jacquelyn Powell, announced that she would be stepping down from the role after 32 years. Powell

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Jacquie Powell

3 Sonoma County Wineries Your Groups Will Love

When it comes to

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Photo of Balletto Vineyards with sun rising on the right.

Frisco, Texas, Has Arrived Via Major New Meetings Offerings

Frisco, Texas, is a Metroplex city on the move, having welcomed major resorts and new attractions that have propelled it into being one of the

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Photo of  Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star.

How California's Inland Empire Is Preparing for the Future

Ranking only behind Greater New York City, the Los Angeles metropolitan area—with a swaggering population of nearly 13 million—is home to more people

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Ontario Convention Center

Special Panel: Women’s Leadership Through the Generations

In a recent survey by PCMA Foundation and Business

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Massive Raleigh Convention Expansion Sets City Up For Success

Kerry Painter has made a career of opening new convention and event venues. In the late ‘90s, as general manager of San Francisco City Hall, she

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Downtown Raleigh skyline