Marriott International Acquires citizenM Hotel Brand for $355 Million

Marriott International acquired the lifestyle hospitality brand citizenM, bringing the company’s 36 hotels and 8,544 rooms under the Marriott

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4 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors When Meeting in Michigan

From a short 30-minute break to a few hours, a little bit of time outdoors between meetings and breakout sessions can significantly

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Elevating the experience for attendees in the Southwest

Rich in Native American culture, arresting landscapes of red rock and palm oases, mineral springs and peppery cuisine, the desert Southwest is a vast

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New Orleans' ever-evolving cuisine scene makes for mouthwatering agendas

There is a short list of U.S. cities that need no introduction with regard to gastronomic greatness, and New Orleans is one of the top cities on that

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Myriad venues and experiences in Las Vegas spark group interaction

When a major insurance company wanted to learn how to increase its team synergy, Cirque du Soleil, through its innovative SPARK Sessions training and

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Starry, Starry, Nights

Hawaii boasts some of the Earth’s most dazzling star-studded nightlife—and it has nothing to do with spotting celebrities. These

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Maryland is a cultural hotbed for groups

From the coastal delights of sea-faring Annapolis to the densely forested mountains beyond Frederick, Maryland’s diverse landscape resonates

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Christmas in June for SoCal Property

As summer begins, The Resort at Pelican Hill (located in Southern California's Newport Beach) already has 50 percent more holiday celebrations booked

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5 Fantastic Off-Sites in Overland Park, Kansas

The Culinary Center of Kansas City Located in a turn-of-the-19th century

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How a Government Shutdown Would Impact Meetings

The clock is ticking on a potential government shutdown, with a Jan. 19, 2018, midnight Eastern Standard Time deadline. The president just postponed

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Hyatt Regency Austin Ups Its Meetings Game

AUSTIN, TexasHyatt Regency Austin, located on the shores of Lady

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Planner’s Perspective: Marissa Ritter Talks Chicago Meetings

Marissa Ritter, CMP, HMCC, is the Assistant Director, Convention Operations & Registration

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Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Moves On Up

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, one of the largest hotel properties in the Twin Cities, announced the completion of Phase II of its

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Eastern Iowa

There’s more than meets the eye in Eastern Iowa; Midwestern hospitality flows like the rivers that thread through these cities, and the area

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South Carolina Lodging Unveils Expansion Plans

BLUFFTON, S.C.The AAA Five-Diamond The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, a Montage Resort

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How Trump's New Tariffs Impact Meeting Planners

A round of new tariffs taking effect on September 24 covers approximately 

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Global Upgrades & Openings (March 2017)

China Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin debuted in the city’s central business district, which is just 30 minutes from Beijing

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Trade Show Organizers Embracing Digital Media

New research from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) and George P. Johnson Experience Marketing (GPJ) suggests that corporate brand

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Site Int’l Shares Insights on Incentive Risk Management

The Site International Foundation has just release the third in the "Incentives Move Business" white papers, entitled "Risk Assessment/Management of

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Pennsylvania’s Legacy Industries Enhance Group Agendas

Attracting some 27 million annual visitors, northeastern Pennsylvania’s mountainous Pocono region is most familiar for the four-season

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