“Climate Cancer.” PCMA’s Sherrif Karamat Doesn’t Mince Words

The world is very, very sick, as its climate is increasingly spiraling to doom. The meetings and events industry is particularly vulnerable to

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Sherrif Karamat, PCMA.

Boom of the Local Meetings Market

While national meetings may be making a comeback, those at the opposite end of the scale—the local meetings designed to draw an audience within

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How an Old School Chef Is Reinvigorating Austin Icon The Driskill

Unabashedly old school, Austin’s historic The Driskill Hotel has played host to the Texas capital’s finest dining since 1886.  The iconic

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Chef Dayanandan's Tournedos Rossini, Photo Courtesy Jane Yun

Phoenix Is Enjoying an Economic Expansion That Is Fueling Stunning New Hotels and Renovations

The Valley of the Sun, which encompasses the Arizona cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Mesa, Tempe and others, is shining bright these days,

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How CVBs Are Using Virtual Tech to Help Meeting Planners Scout Destinations

Site inspections and FAM tours are some of the main tools in a CVB’s toolbox when convincing planners to bring their meetings and events to a

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Delectable Group Dining Options in Louisiana

Culinary versatility is one of Louisiana’s biggest attractions. Across the state, influences are drawn from French, Spanish, African, Caribbean

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Bistro Byronz sandwich

Meetings Today Announces 2023 Best of Meetings Today Awards Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBella NovitchMarketing Coordinator, Meetings TodayBella.

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Best of Meetings Today 2023 Winners

IMEX America 2018 Sets More Records

IMEX America 2018 is nearing the finish line, and in addition to the

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Atlanta's Gas South Convention Center Expansion and More Southern Property News

Florida JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa opened last month on the beaches of Clearwater. The 162-room resort features a JW Kids

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Gas South Convention Center Rendering

Executive Chef Ben George’s Bourbon Espresso Glaze

Executive Chef Ben George of Savor… at INTRUST Bank Arena in

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4 Health-Conscious Gift Ideas for Meeting Attendees

When traveling on busy conference trips, it’s always a nice surprise to receive an amenity package, especially one with items such as essential

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DEI Update: Meetings Diversity Leaders Greg DeShields and Sheila Alexander-Reid Share Their Perspectives

DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, is an unstoppable force in the meetings and tourism industry and beyond.Meetings Today touched base with two

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IMEX America Puts Its Best Foot Forward With Annual 5K Run and Walking Challenge

Admit it. You’re addicted to your Fitbit. Or perhaps the health app on your iPhone.If you’re like anyone nowadays trying to juggle a

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Loren Gold, Executive Vice President, Greater Raleigh CVB

Clearly 09 presented challenges for us we've seen some downward trends in ADR as well as occupancy. As we move into 10, things are starting to

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Loren Gold, Executive Vice President, Greater Raleigh CVB

Clearly 09 presented challenges for us we've seen some downward trends in ADR as well as occupancy. As we move into 10, things are starting to

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Gaylord's West Coast Expansion and More, With DOSM Russ Mitchell

A major player is about to disrupt the West Coast convention and large-meeting rotation landscape with the opening of Gaylord Pacific Resort &

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SoCal Group Dining Highlights: Los Angeles’ Westside and Beach Cities Dish Out Diversity

With its bounty of eclectic chefs, ethnic diversity and locally sourced ingredients, combined with a culture of wellness and reinvention, Los Angeles

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Lux New Meetings Hotel for Chicago

CHICAGOThompson Hotels has announced the opening of Thompson Chicago, the latest property in its portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels. Located in the

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San Antonio Renovated Spaces, New Hotels and an Upgraded Convention Center for Post-Pandemic Meetings

San Antonio celebrated its 300th birthday in 2018. Throughout its many years, the city has been a colony of Spain, a territory of Mexico, part of the

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Joan Eisenstodt, President, Eisenstodt Associates

I think that were in for some good and some scary surprise. I think that meetings will continue to pick up, although I think in some segments I think

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