Planners dread hearing that the teambuilding activities they arranged for their groups ended up being total bores. Forcing fun and camaraderie can be

ORLANDOSpanish operator Melia Hotels International has opened its second U.S. property with Melia Orlando Hotel at Celebration. The property,

NASHVILLE, Tenn.Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand created by Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, is gearing up for a fall 2016 opening in

Kimpton’s Ink 48 hotel in Midtown Manhattan recently renovated its “Heaven Over Hell” penthouse suite. Named for the Hell’s

INDIANAPOLISExecutives of Davidson Hotels & Resorts and Silverpeak Real Estate Partners have announced that its joint venture has acquired the

Senior Planners Industry Network (SPIN) announced that SPINCon 2017, the senior planner

Officials of Potomac Hospitality Services announced that the company will expand its hotel management portfolio to include branded as well as non-

More CoverageASAE Meeting Stresses Social Responsibility and

More CoverageASAE Meeting Stresses Social Responsibility and

AUSTIN, TexasSlated to open on February 13, 2015, the JW Marriott Austin has unveiled

Lots has been brewing on the Web side of the operation, with the debut of a blog starring industry notables as well as Meetings Focus staffers, along

From discussions I’ve had on social media about why meeting and event planners aren’t held to the appropriate level of esteem, I reached

REDONDO BEACH, Calif.Pacifica Hotels has opened The Redondo Beach Hotel in

As if the gorgeous sunsets, rugged bluffs, dreamy beaches and exhilarating adventures weren’t enough, the middle stretch of the Golden State

More CoverageHappeningsFame. Beauty. Art.

Over the years, meetings industry associations have worked on issues of diversity to help meeting planners, their employers and clients develop a

Here's a quick run-down of some key features of the most popular social media options for events.Facebook: New features provide

Albany The biggest news in town is the new convention center, combined with the media attention and local investment it has already

CHARLOTTE, N.C.The Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park has completed a $10 million, year-long renovation of its 300 guest rooms and suites, as well

ASAE’s Endorsed Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) Insurance Program announced a broader, enhanced and competitively-priced D&O