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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Omaha and Council Bluffs Burst With Distinctive Off-Sites

Neighbors Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, home to CenturyLink Center Omaha and Mid-America Center, as well as a great variety of group-

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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

How Less Can Be More With Your Meeting Schedule

In today’s busy world, meeting planners have a unique opportunity to develop programs and experiences that will not only encourage

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Davidson Hotels Acquires Sheraton Philadelphia University City

PHILADELPHIAThe Sheraton

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Huntsville is Ready to Welcome You in True Southern Fashion

In Huntsville, Alabama, we’ve got space for your next meeting. And just because we’re staying six feet apart, that doesn’t faze a city that closed

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The Z: Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

I used to get anxious calling restaurants to order food for delivery. As an introvert with social anxiety, which is defined by the

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The Z - Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

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While many may think all culinary arguments in New Mexico begin and end with “red or green”—as in one’s preferred chile

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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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Why Conference Centers Are Primed for the Return of In-Person Meetings

With vaccinations in arms throughout the world, businesses and organizations are starting the process of at least contemplating a

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Recovery on Pace: "Shimo" Shimasaki on the Pace of Meetings Bookings

Meetings industry veteran Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki, of Simpleview's 2Synergize, is privy to booking pace data from hundreds of DMOs. Here's her

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Hyatt Place Debuts in Downtown Milwaukee

Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown opened at

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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

On the Scene: Destinations International 2018 Annual Convention Kicks Off on Positive Note

Destinations International kicked off its

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How to Adapt to the Future of Remote and Online Business

Remote and hybrid work is the new normal, virtual desktops and online connections are suddenly standard, and flexibility in scheduling, working

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These 4 Chicago Suburbs Offer Convenience and Personalization for Meetings

Chicago without its downtown amenities? Although it might raise eyebrows, hosting a meeting in the suburbs of the Windy City from North Shore to

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Savannah Marriott Completes Renovation

SAVANNAHThe Savannah Marriott Riverfront

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Greater Seattle Gleams With Transformative Meetings Developments

Metro Seattle, a region always at the forefront of technology and travel trends, is transforming its iconic landmarks while making room for exciting

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6 Meetings-Friendly Mountain Resorts That Get Groups Active

Whether it’s the tranquil seclusion or the fresh air, or a bit of both, mountain settings are often the base for health and wellness retreats.

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