Conrad Orlando Offers a Wealth of Wellness Experiences

Meeting professionals have long known that prioritizing wellness can enhance the meeting experience and create a more positive and impactful event.

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Austin Moving Forward With $1.6B Convention Center Expansion

Plans for a major redevelopment and expansion of Austin Convention Center are moving forward after the City of Austin announced it is issuing a RFQ (

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Photo of Austin Convention Center during SXSW.

The Strategy & ROI of Supplier Diversity

Examining how we do business in the meetings and events industry through the DEI lens is leading to increased awareness of how we design events,

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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.

Omni's Recent Developments and More News in the South

FloridaFollowing a $16 million design transformation after being acquired by global luxury hospitality company AKA in 2021, the 36-story Hotel AKA

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Omni Charlottesville Hotel Atrium

New and Renovated Mid-American City Escapes and Country Getaways

Illinois  After a $60 million redesign of its guest rooms and public spaces,

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The Palmer House

How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season Business Travel

With illnesses like the flu, norovirus and new Covid variants spreading, it’s important to consider how you are preparing to protect yourself and

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Cold and Flu Season Business Travel

Meet the Women Behind Visit Seattle’s C-Suite

It’s a well-known fact that the meetings and events industry is

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Tammy Blount-Canavan, Kelly Saling and Ali Daniels, Visit Seattle

What’s New, and What’s To Come, Across the Coastal Carolinas

Lining the Atlantic Ocean coastlines of North and South Carolina are popular meetings destinations with more to offer than just sand and sunshine.

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

2013 Meetings Focus Trends Survey

More than 600 planners completed our annual Meetings Focus Trends Survey this year, revealing that prices continue to cause consternation and the

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East Coast Casinos Offer Exceptional Dining Experiences for Meeting Groups

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “2024 State of the Restaurant Industry” report, industry sales, food service included, are

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Seamark Seafood & Cocktails Tablescape. Photo Credit: Carver Road Hospitality

Spain's First JW Marriott and More Global Hotel News

 EnglandRadisson Hotel Group welcomed its first branded hotel in the north of England and second in the United Kingdom, Radisson Hotel York.

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JW Marriott Hotel Madrid Lobby

Choose Chicago Announces Lynn Osmond to Step Down as President and CEO

President and CEO of Choose Chicago, Lynn Osmond, will leave the official sales and marketing organization promoting Chicago tourism effective

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Choose Chicago President and CEO Lynn Osmond

Tradition and Innovation Meet in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, Massachusetts is a place brimming with history, intellect and youthful energy–ideal ingredients for a corporate meeting. Fortunately,

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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Trendsetter Tuesday: Amani Roberts on Unlocking Creativity in the Meetings Industry

To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today launched "Trendsetter Tuesday," a podcast series of interviews with the 20 Trendsetters

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Where Meetings Meet Fun—Discover Lancaster

With more than 1 million square feet of combined meeting space and over 8,000 overnight rooms, Lancaster County has the accommodations you’ve been

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Lancaster Convention Center exterior

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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3 Small-Town Kentucky Destinations Offering More Than Meets the Eye, Plus the Latest and Greatest in Louisville

Kentucky is often celebrated for its rolling bluegrass fields, bourbon distilleries and the thunderous spectacle of the Kentucky Derby, but beyond

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Mural in Paducah Credit Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau

Boston and Chicago CVBs Announce New Workforce Development and Diversity Programs

The meetings and events industry has seen a heightened focus on conversations and initiatives surrounding

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Chicago, Illinois

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