Southwest Florida Back in Business One Year After Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Idalia was all over the news in August as Floridians once again braced for a seasonal hurricane. Not to minimize any hurricane, but

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Fort Myers Florida

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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Jubans Dining and Seating Area

Inspiring Outdoor Venues in Monterey and Santa Cruz

When it comes to natural beauty and locally sourced food and beverage that is the envy of any destination, the Central California Coast towns of

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Cooper Molera Adobe meetings barn.

Hyatt Acquires Playa Hotels & Resorts in $2.6 Billion Agreement 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation confirmed an agreement to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 billion. Playa is one of the leading owners and

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Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos

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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 Houston mural

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

Authenticity and Personalization Rule: Insights From the 2023 Hilton Global Trends Report

“If 2022 was the year of the changed traveler, then 2023 is the year of the evolved traveler,” asserted Hilton with the release of its 2023 global

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Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort Lobby Sea View

Three Unique Luggage Gifts for the Business Traveler in Your Life

The holidays rapidly approach, and those of us who travel as part of our profession are forever in need of that perfect piece of luggage that’s

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From left: Samsonite Andante 2 Wheeled Rolling Duffel Bag; Custom Photo Suitcase; and The Backpack Islanders Guava Intense

Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate & Incentive Wraps in Cancun

With its turquoise seas, white-sand beaches and an impressive tourism infrastructure, including easy lift from many U.S. destinations, Cancun, Mexico

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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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Photo of The Olive Grove, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells.

CVB/DMO Update: Leveraging Bureaus to Ensure Safety and Save Costs

COVID-19 has significantly impacted how our events are planned and executed. Involving a CVB or DMO at all stages of the meeting cycle is a sure way

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Ogden, Utah Creates Unforgettable Meetings From Mountains to Metro

Seasoned meeting planners know that finding the right destination is key to the success of an event. Not only quality venues and lodging have to be

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Looking at the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden along Historic 25th Street

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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Austin skyline

New Orleans Is Built To Host

New Orleans is Built To Host meetings and events. An authentic and diverse community that welcomes all to meet, gather and be inspired by the

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Group of meeting attendees pose for a photo in New Orleans

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

A Hospitality School Leader’s Take on the Industry Pipeline Problem

MPI’s launch of an Emerging Meeting Professional (EMP) certification could help prime the meetings and events industry pipeline with people just

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Visit Tucson’s Graeme Hughes Details Tucson’s Rise

There's a lot happening in Tucson right now, and it was on display at our Meetings Today LIVE! Wellness/Incentive event December 5-8.From the

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Tyler Davidson and Graeme Hughes talking at Meetings Today LIVE! in Tucson.

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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Work and Play in St. Pete-Clearwater

Home to America’s Favorite Beaches, St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida, boasts thirty-five miles of sugar-white sand and tranquil, emerald gulf waters.

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How to Improve Employee Recruitment and Retention

Surprise! As surveys of hundreds of the world’s most successful and innovative companies show, having more time, money or manpower isn’t the secret

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Graphic of gears with the words recruit and retain on them.