Chicago Hyatt Wraps $168 Million Renovation

CHICAGOHyatt Regency Chicago has unveiled the results of a massive makeover involving the East Tower lobby, East and West Tower guestrooms, meeting

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Reflag Underway for Meetings-Friendly Atlanta Hotel

ATLANTASonesta International Hotels Corporation today announced its newest hotel in the Atlanta area, the 426-room Sonesta Gwinnett Place. Scheduled

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How the Roles of CVBs and DMOs Are Evolving

Anyone who works in the meetings and events industry knows that the business hasn’t just been about “heads in beds” for a long time. Creating

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Veteran Meetings Trade Editor Maria Lenhart's Quirky New Cape Cod Guidebook

Cape Cod is a destination that has been home to or frequented by some of the most influential people in U.S. culture, from literary lions like Kurt

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Creating a Better Vegas for Meetings

Episode 3 – Last Call? Nah, this is just the beginning! (Scroll to bottom for Episode 1 & 2)Although this is the

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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Opens New Restaurant

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland opened Theory in January, the museum

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Ruminations on the Tree of Life and Kentucky Killings

The horrific mass killing at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 27, as well as the murders of two African-American

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Austin Meetings Hotel Hits Building Milestone

AUSTIN, TexasThe Westin Austin Downtown recently welcomed clients and guests to downtown Austin to celebrate the completion of structural

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Embassy Suites Opens in Charlotte’s Uptown

CHARLOTTE, N.C.Embassy Suites by Hilton announced the opening of a newly-built hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. The hotel is located in the

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TROY, N.Y.The Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE) announced the appointment of

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The Comeback Kid

In destinations along the 1,700-mile Gulf of Mexico, a mixed bag of development has brought an unprecedented range of new and improved choices for

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Radisson Cheyenne Launches in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.Radisson announced the opening of the Radisson Hotel

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St. Louis CVC Promotes, Expands Staff

The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) shuffled several of its sales, marketing and public relations employees into new positions

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Tourism Office VP Resigns

The head of Streator, Ill.’s tourism office resigned his secondary job as a LaSalle County tourism coordinator to protest a lack of focus on

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L.A.: The Valleys

More CoveragePick ThreeSurrounded by hills and

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ASAE Purchases Convene Green Alliance

ASAE has acquired Convene Green Alliance (CGA), a membership organization focused on green meeting practices, from IMN Solutions, an association and

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Texas Gulf Coast sets the stage for productive, entertaining agendas

There are seemingly innumerable ways to set up a successful group itinerary in the Texas Gulf Coast area, where it’s easy to entertain groups

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Rapid City to Host Amazing Rush Competition

RAPID CITY, S.D.Fans of The Amazing Race looking to hold an event in South Dakota better lace up their running shoes.Now until March 10,

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Crown Center Hotels Complete Major Upgrades

KANSAS CITY, Mo.The Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at the Crown

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Des Moines Secures Convention Hotel Funding

DES MOINES, IowaDes Moines’ planned convention hotel has secured funding after Polk County committed nearly $30 million in additional financing

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