Evolution of Meetings: In-Person Connections Are Back, and Here to Stay

The old adage of “the more things change, the more things stay the same” applies to a handful of industries, and the meeting/event planning business

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Teambuilding on Lake Conroe at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe, Houston.

L.A. Tourism Hits All-Time High: What This Means for Meeting Professionals

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Discover Los Angeles)

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Talking Tech

It should have been the perfect keynote. The conference, SXSW 2008, was one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year for both the

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8 Historic Venues for Meetings in North Carolina

From a WWII battleship and a regal mansion once owned by James Buchanan Duke to a beautifully restored barn, historic venues run the gamut in the

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The Duke Mansion in Charlotte is a nonprofit bed and breakfast that also serves as an event space

David Dimmick

David Dimmick Executive Director  New England Concrete Masonry Association Manchaug, Massachusetts  

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Hilton Orlando: A Top Choice for Meetings in the No. 1 Meeting City in the U.S.

In May, Orlando was selected as the No. 1 meeting destination in the country by Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events and hospitality provider

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Hilton Orlando exterior and pool deck

U.S. Travel Lobby Effort Targets the Hill

WASHINGTON, D.C.The U.S. Travel Association launched a targeted campaign to lobby specific members of Congress about the value that meetings, events

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New Mexico Hyatt Adds Expansive Pavilion

THE PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA, N.M.Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa has unveiled the Cottonwood Pavilion, located in the Cottonwood Forest off the

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Grand Hyatt Seattle Announces Additions to Leadership Team

Grand Hyatt Seattle announced additions to its leadership team, including a new general manager, director of sales and director of operations.  

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Headshots of Director of Sales Chris Jacoby (left), General Manager Manfred Steuerwald (center) and Director of Operations Mohammed Khan (right)

Metrics Key to Green Meetings Success

NEW YORK The American Express Meetings & Events Global Forecast found that meeting planners worldwide are increasingly considering the

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Groups Meeting in Texas: Your Roadmap to the State’s Best Barbecue

Commercialized Texas barbecue originated in post-Civil War meat markets and butchers’ shops across the state, where enterprising vendors, many from

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Historic venues give Virginia distinctive flavor

In April 1607, the landing of colonizers from the Virginia Company of London at Cape Henry, now Virginia Beach, and their subsequent up-river leg to

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Incorporating green meetings strategies

Planner adoption of sustainable meetings practices is growing, as evidenced by this year’s Meetings Focus Trends Survey—nearly 25 percent more said

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Central West Florida's sports venues are a win for meetings

Want to score big with attendees? Central West Florida can help. This sunny enclave, including the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and

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Why Destination Boycott Contract Clauses May Not Be a Viable Legal Tactic

Earlier this year, the issue of destination boycotts once again made the news, when

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Mall of America Adds Attractions

In addition to the development outside of the Mall of America in Bloomington, a number of new attractions and event spaces have recently launched or

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West Upgrades & Openings (August 2015)

Alaska Millennium Hotels and Resorts recently completed the third and

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Scottsdale Plaza Resort

For over 40 years, The Scottsdale Plaza Resort has been a premier destination for corporate meetings and events. Situated on 40 lush acres with 404

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Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority Taps Bryan Miller as General Manager for the Charlotte Convention Center

Following its recent completion of a $126.9 million renovation, the Charlotte Convention Center, operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors

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Back-to-Business Meetings Incentives for Planners

As state and local government restrictions begin to lift in the wake of the

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