Key Notes: Current Events (Feb. 2015)

The last few months have given me the opportunity to attend a couple meetings industry events that were quite different in nature, yet still served

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Event Space Revamp for Luxe Dallas Hotel

DALLASThe Adolphus, a Rockbridge Portfolio property located in Dallas, recently announced

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San Diego Hilton Boosts Event Space

SAN DIEGOThe Hilton San

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Tap This Ex-CIA Operative to Speak at Your Events

A compelling keynote speaker can be one of the biggest draws for events. And what could be more riveting than an ex-CIA intelligence officer who

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Sooner State Event Center Readies for Opening

ENID, Ok.The Enid Event Center in Oklahoma is now slated for a ribbon cutting on June 12 for its grand opening. The new facility is a full service,

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Minnesota Hotel Launches Near Event Center

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.Country Inns & Suites By Carlson announced the opening of 

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Super Bowl LVI and LACC Career Academy Showcase CSR Potential in L.A.

In Los Angeles, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities have long been important components of meeting programs. As in-person events bounce

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Attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention: A Behind-the-Scenes Q&A

Tyra D. Dyson, CMP, DES, served on the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as associate director of convention center experience.

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention. Image by Becky Siu / Weymouth Watson

Sydney's world-class event spaces will impress

Sydney’s cosmopolitan flair and water-fringed setting are just part of its allure. Visitors can wander World Heritage Sites, climb the famed

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Destination DC Expands Global Event Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C.Destination DC (DDC) is expanding its strategies to capitalize on

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High-Tech Meetings

Mark Phillips, Landry & Kling and Seasite.comCorporate meetings and events are on the rebound after the recession, but many organizations are

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Why Raleigh, North Carolina, Knows Citywide Meetings and Events

The booming capital city of North Carolina, Raleigh, is

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Dallas Four Seasons Upgrades Event Space

DALLASFour Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas announced the redesign

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Boating jaunts add thrills to coastal events

Whether you’re seeking a personalized whale-watching expedition or a large-scale boating experience aboard an aircraft carrier, there’s no shortage

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Heritage homes in Florida make for memorable events

Is Florida the land of the off-site venue? Could be, when you consider that so many attractions offer event space of one kind or another, from huge

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Green Certification Program in Works for Events Industry

PORTLAND, Ore.The GMIC (Green Meeting Industry Council), the non-profit professional meetings association dedicated to promoting sustainable meetings

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Oregon Resort Adds Scenic “Event Island”

BEND, Ore. Pronghorn, an Auberge Resort in Bend, has a new venue named Event

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Unique Incentives Event Showcases Euro Hotspots

 RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico Co-organized by the National Tourist Offices (NTOs) of Ireland, Monaco and Switzerland and the Regional Tourist

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Minneapolis CC Launches Green Event Packages

The Minneapolis Convention Center announced it is the first convention center in the U.S. to offer meeting planners and conventions Green Your Event

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Refreshed Event Venue Opens in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO METREON—a recently renovated mall in downtown San Francisco—has upgraded City View, its event venue. The refreshed space

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