New Hotel for Downtown Newark

NEWARK, N.J.Scheduled to open on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, the 150-room Courtyard Newark Downtown will offer four meeting rooms and two boardrooms with

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How Major Events Come Alive in Philadelphia

Powered by major bookings such as the 40th edition of WrestleMania, the most successful live event in the brand’s history, and the Alzheimer's

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Property Profile - Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel and The Westin Beach Resort & Spa

Two sisters in Fort Lauderdale are still close, but they’re all grown up and forging new identities. For decades, the sister properties

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Delaware dazzles in all seasons with colorful group outings

Different experiences await delegates convening in Delaware, depending on the time of the year.Whether it’s hiking or bicycling beautiful

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Hotel Tax Hikes Urged for Boston

Proponents of a $2 billion expansion of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center are proposing that lawmakers hike hotel taxes in Boston and

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New JW Marriott Planned for Turks and Caicos

A new JW Marriott property is planned for the Providenciales island of Turks and Caicos. Located 15 minutes from the Providenciales

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Southwest Airlines Launches Southwest Business Meetings—A Digital Tool to Make Group Booking Easier

On October 17, Southwest Airlines launched a new product specifically designed for meeting and event planners. Southwest Business Meetings aims to

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Q&A with Howard Feiertag and Rod Abraham

Following are responses from interviews I recently conducted with two of MPI’s founders who both are long-time meetings industry educators:

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Milwaukee Doubletree Debuts

The Doubletree Hotel Milwaukee City Center recently opened after a $6 million guest room, meeting space and restaurant renovation. The hotel,

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Revamp Under Way at Atlanta’s Georgian Terrace

An $11 million renovation slated for completion in April is under way at The Georgian Terrace Hotel here. Upgrades include improvements to guest

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Water, wine and beer are all integral ingredients in experiencing Oregon

Oregon may not be top of mind when considering aquatic escapes, but with iconic natural attractions such as its gorgeous coastline, the spectacular

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Meet Puerto Rico Shares Hurricane Update

Meet Puerto Rico released the following post Hurricane Maria update on 09.29.17.The statement is credited to Meet Puerto Rico President & CEO

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Hotel Vermont hosts local cocktail experiences

The new, independent Hotel Vermont in Burlington announced a series of

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How CVBs Are Connecting the Next Generation to Jobs in Hospitality

Imagine your first introduction to the hospitality industry as a high schooler, touring behind the scenes at an airport and discussing a career in

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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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Thailand CVB Issues Security Update

THAILANDThe Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) shared a

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Smyth Hotel Debuts New Lobby in NYC

NEW YORKThompson Hotels' Smyth property, located in the Tribeca

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Events Get Wild (and Creative) in Brussels

The Art Deco building was built in 1902, but inside, the gallery-like white walls make Wild

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Site Scene

California Located in Oxnard along California’s central coast, Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel &

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InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Set to Debut Expansion

The InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel will complete the expansion of its south end this June. The expansion includes increasing

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