Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Reveals $100M Renovation

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, a top-tier Las Vegas events and tradeshow venue and current home of IMEX America, completed a $100 million redesign

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Photo of Mandalay Bay Convention Center - Bayside East.

Hyatt Regency Chicago Debuts $150 Million Renovation

Chicago’s largest hotel and the largest Hyatt in the world,

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Hyatt Regency Chicago Crystal Ballroom Foyer

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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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

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

The Latest Hotel News in Washington, D.C. (June 2024)

Washington, D.C.The St. Regis Washington, D.C., a staple in downtown D.C. since 1926, recently revealed a new era of glamour ahead of its 100th

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The St. Regis Washington, D.C. Credit: The St. Regis Washington, D.C.

The Best Photos From IMEX America 2024

Check out some of our favorite photos from IMEX America 2024! From men in cloud-themed suits to adorable puppies to a buzzing tradeshow floor, this

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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.

Culturally Immersive Group Experiences in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport-Bossier

There’s no other state quite like Louisiana.With roots stretching deep into both French and Spanish heritage and tangling with those of the Acadians

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Baton Rouge Second Line Celebration. Credit: Sarah Barton

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

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

MassachusettsRenovations to the

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The Morrow Guest Room

How to Plan and Organize a Marathon: 8 Expert Tips From Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski

This past spring, I crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon.It was my fifth marathon, and it took just as much planning, training and grit as

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IMEX Group Hires New COO

IMEX Group has hired Gary Coombs as its new chief operating officer (COO).  Coombs’ role is a new addition to the IMEX Group and created as part

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Gary Coombs

Cvent Connect 2018 Breaks Records—and New Tech Ground—Amid Industry Optimism

“The Power of Live” was the theme of Cvent Connect 2018 in

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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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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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Vegas’ Cromwell to Undergo Major Renovation and Name Change

True to form, the Las Vegas Strip is evolving yet again as Caesars Entertainment is partnering with Lisa Vanderpump to renovate and completely

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The Cromwell hotel in Las Vegas

Technology Remains a Pain Point for Planners

A recent global survey conducted by etouches aimed to pinpoint the top pain

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BREAKING NEWS: IMEX Frankfurt Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

IMEX Group cancelled its IMEX Frankfurt exhibition, which was scheduled for May 12-14 in Frankfurt, Germany, due to German federal and state

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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