A Caesars Global Wellness Summit Success Story

Wellness has become a bit of a force—odd as that phrase may sound—in the meetings and events industry.  In fact, a major marketing objective of

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The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Is a Hotel Development Hotbed

According to commercial real estate analytics leader CoStar, Texas is forecast to

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Desert Destinations Deliver Contemplative Group Outing Options

Not all deserts are alike. For example, different altitudes pose different opportunities for flora and fauna at each level.  “High” deserts near

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Group practicing yoga at sunset in Phoenix

Feds Set to Throttle Service at 40 Major U.S. Airports

The FAA ordered a 10% cut in flights at major U.S. airports it said is intended to ease pressure on air traffic controllers during the government

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Visit Sarasota County Announces New Director of Sales and Industry Relations

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has named Suzanne Hackman as its new

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Suzanne Hackman

The State of DEI in the Meetings Industry and Beyond

Roughly four years ago in the wake of the George Floyd murder, influential African-American leaders in the meetings and hospitality industry took a

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Los Angeles Tourism Welcomes New Chief Sales Officer

The Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board announced Mario Thompson as its new chief sales officer, effective September 30. Thompson has over 20

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The Z: 6 Tips to Make Networking Less Awkward

We’ve all been there.It’s the first day of an event and you’re standing in a crowded room alone. Maybe you’re new to the meetings and events industry

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The Z: 6 Tips to Make Networking Less Awkward

Be Inspired by Women Across the Industry This International Women's Day (2024)

Every year on March 8, calendars around the world are marked for International Women's Day, an annual global holiday centered around uplifting women

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Sacramento Is a City of Festivals That’s an Entertaining Choice for Meetings

The capital of the fifth-largest economy in the world—at least if California was a sovereign nation—Sacramento is ready to take its place on the big

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Photo of state capitol of California during night at Legends of Wine 2023 festival.

How Houston Is Making Big Strides in the Meetings and Conventions Market

Houston has blossomed and meeting planners are taking notice.  The fourth-largest city in the U.S. is home to a diverse tapestry of people and

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DestinationNEXT Futures Study Reveals Critical 2023 Trends and Systematic Shifts for DMOs

Change has been constant in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s increasing proof that the hospitality industry is experiencing a

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The Latest Hotel and Resort Updates from Hawai'i, Washington and California

Hawai'iNestled in the center of the Waikīkī neighborhood in Honolulu lies the newly rebranded

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Ka La'i Waikiki Beach

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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Taking Off: Saint Lucia Is Primed for Immersive Incentive Programs

Is it just me, or does everyone know someone who has traveled to Saint Lucia recently?The island in the East Caribbean stands out for its towering

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The Latest Property Openings and Renovations in Florida (2024)

Florida’s vast array of accommodations and meeting space keeps getting larger. In 2023, event space increased by more than 436,000 square feet, and 8

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Tapping the Latest F&B Trends

Every fall, as the upcoming year's food and beverage trends reports begin to emerge, we're prompted to ask: What will be the next big thing in dining

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These Group Offsites and Activities Can Only Be Experienced in Austin, Texas

Known far and wide as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas, draws more than 30 million domestic visitors annually and welcomes music

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Historic Sixth Street Mural in Austin, Texas. Credit: Carmen M. Fischer

Meetings Today LIVE! Makes a Splash in Punta Cana

Meetings Today LIVE! took its Corporate/Incentive event to the sunny beaches of the Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana November 12-15, showing off its

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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.