How Drive-To Meetings Are Helping Destinations Stay on Track

Adapting and evolving in almost all aspects of our everyday lives is par for the course amidst a global pandemic, and that includes how we travel (if

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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

Secrets to succeeding in the corporate sector

Corporate meeting and event planners are some of the most flexible, dynamic and talented professionals in the industry. They have to be. No other

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An Overview of the Safety and Security Features at Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Safety and security are on the top of planners’ minds more than ever in 2020. When planning large-scale meetings and conventions, destination and

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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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2018 Meetings Trendsetters: 20 Industry Agents of Change

Just planning and executing meetings is deserving of a medal in many cases, but there are some in our industry who truly go above and beyond to set

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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.

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

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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New White Paper Examines Evolution of Mobile Apps

QuickMobile has released "The Rise of Mobile Event 2.0," a new white paper that analyzes the evolution of mobile event applications and the benefits

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New and Renovated Historic Midwest Hotels

MissouriThe Elms Hotel and Spa announced the completion of renovations to its guest rooms, lobby, spa, ballroom, fitness center,

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The Elms Hotel and Spa Exterior

Own Your Power: The Inner Work Behind Outer Success

Season 6, Episode 6Featured Guest: Laura Armstrong, CEO/Founder, Wealth Mastery SystemsWhat does it really mean to

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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.

Ibtm Announces Creation of Ibtm Americas

Ibtm events, part of Reed Travel Exhibitions, announced that it is integrating ibtm latin

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San Antonio Builds on Its Historic Charms With Major New Developments

San Antonio has always been the pride of Texas, with that monumental last stand at the Alamo forever notching its place in history books and

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Photo of San Antonio skyline at dusk.

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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Collage of entrees from San Antonio's Range restaurant.

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.

Miami Is on the Move Via a New Headquarters Hotel and More

Miami is gearing up for a glorious 2026 with a number of major meetings and hospitality projects opened, set to debut or nearing the end of their

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Close-up of Miami Beach Convention Center sign.

Don’t Fall Victim to a Cyberattack or Data Security Breach!

In the current environment of data breaches and cyberattacks, no organization, however large or small, is immune, so all need to be prepared with an

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Prompting posts is now ‘socially acceptable’

Remember when keynote speakers and moderators were perturbed to see people texting, tweeting or posting during their presentation?Now, in most

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