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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Tattoo Your Attendees to Spread Your Brand Message!

Conference organizers who offer branded onsite services to attendees, such as booths that provide professional headshots and selfie stations, are

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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

Timeless Venues Reminiscent of Yesteryear Los Angeles

Los Angeles is my birthplace and cradle of my career passion for travel, discovery and storytelling. We left for England in 1970 but my childhood

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Griffith Observatory Dome and cityscape at night

L.A. Conv. Center Grows and Reconfigures

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A Hybrid Meetings Primer: The Rise of the Smart Venue

When we return to onsite meetings, we will see the rapid rise of the “Smart Venue.” In a hybrid event environment, venues will need to invest in

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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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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

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

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

MassachusettsRenovations to the

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The Morrow Guest Room

5 Las Colinas Restaurants Perfect for Irving, Texas, Group Gatherings

Formerly known mainly as a Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex favorite of Fortune 500 headquarters, Irving, Texas, has opened a new chapter as a bleisure

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Explore St. Louis Appoints Brad Dean as New President and CEO

The Board of Commissioners for Explore St. Louis has selected Brad Dean, the current president and CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, to lead the

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Brad Dean

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.

Meetings Industry Leaders Discuss State of DEI During PCMA Panel Discussion

While DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, is under attack both at a legislative level as well as in corporate America, four meetings industry

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Panelists lead "The Impact of DEI Policy & Legislation on Travel" discussion at PCMA Convening Leaders 2025

With Michelin Taking Notice, the Greater Palm Springs Cuisine Scene Has Arrived

Iconic for its towering palm trees, mid-century modern architecture and prodigious golf resorts, Southern California’s Coachella Valley is stepping

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Longtime Greensboro Area CVB President and CEO Henri Fourrier Retires

After nearly 30 years of leadership, Henri Fourrier, president and CEO of North Carolina’s

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Henri Fourrier

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

Los Angeles Holds the Most Unique Venues in the US

Only in Los Angeles can you find the most unique venues in the U.S. Los Angeles is home to the most unique, top-tier venues in

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Explore The Shifting Trends in Incentive Travel Destination Selection

After a pandemic freeze on international incentive programs, travel award winners are once again venturing beyond the borders to global destinations

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Wellness-Centric Meetings: Prioritizing Attendees’ Wellbeing

Ocean City is a destination where work feels lighter. This sentiment captures the essence of what makes Ocean City an ideal location for meetings and

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Yoga on the Beach. Ocean City, MD