Elevating the F&B Experience

For many of us in the industry for 25-plus years, we have seen many things—in fact, by early 2020, we often professed to have “seen it all” when it

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Good News, Bad News in Simpleview Sales Performance Report

While 2022 bookings lag 2019 bookings by 30%, sales leads are approaching 2019 levels in the first half of 2022, according to a new quarterly sales

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Simpleview quarterly sales report July 2002 graphic.

4 Napa and Sonoma Wineries That Meeting Groups Will Savor

The Wine Country of Napa and Sonoma counties epitomizes the good life, in California and beyond. Give your groups a taste of this good life at the

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Photo of Bricoleur Tasting Barn.

Technology Sector Expansion Means Big Business for Phoenix Meetings and Conventions

In this episode of the Meetings Today Podcast, Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer for Visit Phoenix, checks in with Danielle LeBreck about the rapid

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The Engagement Equation

As meeting professionals skill up to greet the new age of meetings and events, it’s more important than ever to re-evaluate and update the defined

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Expert Tips for Bringing a U.S. Meeting to Canada

The advantages of taking a meeting that is traditionally held in the U.S. across the border to Canada are many, from a currently favorable exchange

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9 Meetings-Friendly Properties in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson

From a historical property that celebrated its grand opening nearly a century ago and welcomed guests including past presidents and iconic

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The Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix

Plano Is Putting on a Show for Groups in the Metroplex

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is a meetings magnet, with big-city allure, small towns filled with unique North Texas charm and everything in

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Downtown Plano Arts District aerial photo.

Sustainability: Back on the Front Burner

Many feared the pandemic would put important meetings and conventions issues such as sustainability on the back burner as the industry recovers from

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5 Downtown Boise Stores That Showcase Authenticity

Whether for free-time shopping or perhaps an opportunity for gift cards or room drops, locally made products are a surefire way to connect an

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Roger Rickard Talks 2024 Election, Destination Boycotts and Advocacy

 In this Meetings Today podcast, digital content coordinator Logan Pratt sits down with Roger Rickard, founder and president of Voices in

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Roger Rickard

How Frisco’s Mile-Long Omni PGA Will Amplify Metroplex Meetings

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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A Day in the Life of the Ontario Convention Center Executive Chef

Daly Cruz, executive chef of Ontario Convention Center (OCC) and Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, started working in the

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Executive Chef Daly Cruz, Ontario Convention Center and Toyota Arena

New Illinois Hotels and an Ohio Renovation (October, 2022)

IllinoisIn the heart of Chicago and a short walk away from The Magnificent Mile, Hotel Saint Clair stands as Chicago’s newest

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Hilton Columbus Downtown Tower and Exterior

Historic Venues and Experiences for Meetings in Virginia

In August 2013, Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television and the first African American woman billionaire, introduced Salamander

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Salamander Middleburg balcony and lawn

Meetings Data Overload? How BEAM From PCMA Can Help

Meeting and event professionals are collecting a lot of data—from registration numbers to attendees’ ages. But the trouble is what to do

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A List of Women in Hospitality Recently Promoted to C-Suite and Executive Positions

According to a recent survey by PCMA Foundation and Business Events Sydney, men hold 80% of the industry’s C-level positions, despite the industry as

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Headshots of Ishma Haider (top left), Louise Bang (top center), Dominique Bonds (top right), Janet Dell (bottom left), Marsha Flanagan (bottom center), and Tammy McCormick (bottom right)

MPI Releases New Strategy Update, Educational Offerings and More at IMEX America 2022

MPI, whose long-time partnership with IMEX has been extended through 2025, made a series of announcements about its strategic vision for the next

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MPI Press Conference Panel

How to Stay Relevant With an Evolving Workforce

In a fast-changing business world, MICE industry leaders and meeting and events firms need to stay on top of changes.  At the same time,

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Prince Edward Island Provides Authentic Group Experiences in Canada

In the Atlantic Ocean along Canada’s east coast and tucked in between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia sits Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward

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Prince Edward Island