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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Visit Orlando Chief Casandra Matej on the DMO's "Unbelievably Real" Campaign Launch

Visit Orlando has teamed with the Orlando Economic Partnership to launch the "Unbelievably Real" marketing campaign, which seeks to communicate the

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Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej.

Dear Ashley: How Can Hotel Leaders Improve Sales & Marketing Strategies By Leveraging Destination Local Culture?

Dear Ashley, our team proudly represents many hotel brands across different countries. In what ways can each destination’s local culture and

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Enjoying mate tea & alfajores cookies with friends Picu & Valeria in Northern Argentina – a sweet & simple tradition that can easily be woven into event experiences

Immerse Your Meeting Attendees in ‘West of Zen’ Culture at Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel

Part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, the upscale Renaissance Hotels collection—comprised of more than 150 properties across 34 countries—is

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Indiana's Convention Center Expansion and Milwaukee's Historic Hotel Renovation

IndianaOn August 1, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Leonard Hoops, president and CEO of Visit Indy, led community leaders, project representatives

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All the Ways Groups Can Connect to Nature in Texas

Originally a dairy farm, Phil Hardberger Park on the North Side of San Antonio has attracted outdoor enthusiasts with its swaying native grasses,

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Tyler Azalea Spring Flowers

5 Meaningful Reasons to Meet at MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (MGM Resorts) has built a reputation for being a stellar

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3 New and Renovated D.C. Hotels, More East Updates

MassachusettsRenovations to the

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The Morrow Guest Room

On the Scene: How to Incorporate History and Art in Your Milwaukee Meetings

A little more than 100 miles north of my hometown outside of Chicago sits a second booming metropolis with a history as colorful and intriguing as

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Downtown Milwaukee

Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Beckons Meetings to a Brand-New Experience

When Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek changed its name to

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Booming San Antonio Plates Up a Multicultural Feast for Meetings

The seventh-largest city in the U.S., Texas tourism favorite

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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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From Dining to Live Entertainment, Connecticut Puts on a Show for Groups

The nation’s third-smallest state punches way above its weight when it comes to dining and live entertainment. Here are marquee match-ups for

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Leveraging CVBs To Exchange Community Capital for Tangible ROI

CVBs, aka DMOs, have long played a critical role for meetings and events. They provide destination expertise and a range of free services, from

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A California Hotel's New Sustainability Initiatives, Plus Other West Hotel News

California - Meet & Green InitiativesEveryone in the meetings and events industry is talking about sustainability, and Sheraton San Diego Hotel

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Mandalay Bay Unveils Plans for $100 Million Renovation

Already standing as the fifth-largest convention center in the U.S., Mandalay Bay shared plans for its $100-million renovation of the 2.1-million-

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Mandalay Bay Convention Center Prefunction Space

U.S. Travel Hires Ishma Haider as Vice President, Group Travel

U.S. Travel Association announced the addition of Ishma Haider as vice president, group travel, a new position that will help bolster the association

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Ishma Haider

EIC’s Amy Calvert on the Talent Pipeline and a Revamped CMP

It’s no secret that the hospitality industry faces a challenge attracting the next generation of talent. In fact, it’s a major topic of discussion

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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

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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