Puerto Rico Is Welcoming Major New Hotels as Meetings Boom

It’s safe to say that Puerto Rico is on a major roll, with the Caribbean U.S. territory notching “historic and unprecedented momentum” after four

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What Meeting Planners Need to Know About Destination Boycotts

When a majority draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court was leaked in May, hinting that Roe vs. Wade would be overturned in the summer, the

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10 Tips to Make In-Person Meetings Safe Amidst COVID-19 Variants

[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2022.]The CDC has recently begun tracking two mutated strains of

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Tibetan Wellness, Waterfront Views and More Global Property News

BelizeFort George Hotel & Spa announced the opening of its new

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How Virginia Destinations Are Offering Creative Ways to Meet During the Pandemic

This summer, Visit Alexandria partnered with Chuck Fazio—a prominent D.C.-area photographer who has helped cover meetings industry events—to produce

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Western Canada’s MICE Destinations Are Pillars of Success

Destination Canada’s Business Events team has a remarkable record of creating innovative initiatives, backed by in-depth market research and analysis

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Hybrid Meetings Webinar Coming Up

ST. LOUIS, Mo. International Association of Conference Centers announced it will present a webinar on December 8 on hybrid meetings, one of the

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Learning How to Lose, Get Back Up and Maximize Growth

Season 5, Episode 9Guest: Huong Nguyen, CEO & Founder, Shiloh EventsWhen you get knocked down, what do you need

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Reforms Lure Major Convention Back to Chicago

Chicago’s McCormick Place, which instituted major reforms to lower costs, improve labor relations and relax union work rule flexibility, netted

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Why Aren't Sustainability and Net Zero as Important in the U.S. as in Europe?

Major travel and meetings industry sustainability efforts such as the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative are a top priority in Europe, where the

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Luxury Redefined: The Value of Personalized, Immersive and Human-Centric Luxury Experiences

Growing up in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, my early travel experiences were modest yet deeply memorable. Road trips with my grandparents to nearby

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Luxury Redefined: The Value of Personalized, Immersive and Human-Centric Luxury Experiences

The Weekly Wrap: Film Locations for Events, Hiring Celebrity Speakers and a Cvent Study That Bodes Well for the Meetings Industry

Tyler Davidson details some of the top stories of the week from Meetings Today, including 

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The Weekly Wrap: Film Locations for Events, Hiring Celebrity Speakers and a Cvent Study That Bodes Well for the Meetings Industry

Tyler Davidson details some of the top stories of the week from Meetings Today, including 

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What Lies Ahead: SITE and IRF Release Results From 2024 Incentive Travel Index

There’s a reason the IMEX team encourages attendees to share their thoughts and photos from the show floor using the hashtag #IMEXcited. There

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Lessons Learned From the Pandemic Experience, According to Meetings Industry Leaders

The path forward is often paved by lessons learned from the past. As meetings and events industry professionals work to navigate through the pandemic

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Brain Food, Tai Chi, Healthy Seating: Wellness Offerings for Events in Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater and Sarasota

Today’s meeting professionals are looking for creative ways to help meeting attendees experience enhanced wellness.From offering platters of

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MAP Digital Launches Fast Pass Badging by MetaMeetings

MAP Digital, a global digital events agency, announced the launch of Fast Pass Badging by MetaMeetings, offering a rapid and efficient event-badging

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Recap: IMEX America Returns to Las Vegas, Reunites Meetings Industry

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic—the last major IMEX exhibition of any type was held in 2019—IMEX America 2021 filled attendees with the

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Live Updates: 16 Dead and Millions Without Power as Hurricane Milton Slams Florida’s Gulf Coast

*Editors Note: This story has been updated from its initial version published on October 6. Meetings Today is following this developing story

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