4 Ways to Thrive in a World of Change and Disruption

Welcome to the new normal—a world of endless uncertainty and high-tech disruption. From virtual and hybrid events to the rise of artificial

News/Article
Image of woman looking to future.

Albany and Saratoga Springs are moving full-speed ahead

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

News/Article

Independents' Day

 In tough economic times, few in the industry bear the brunt as much as independent meeting planners. When clients cut back on budgets and the

News/Article

Anaheim Sets Its Convention Dial to 11 as New Luxury Properties Open

Although it boasts the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast, with more than 1 million square feet at the ready and the 100,000-square-foot ACC

News/Article
Anaheim's Grand Plaza events area.

Little Rock, Arkansas CVB Names New President & CEO

Little Rock CVB (LRCVB) named Gina Gemberling its new president and CEO. The announcement was made by the Little Rock Advertising & Promotion

News/Article
Gina Gemberling

Raleigh CVB Says Area Open for Business

 Saturday’s tornadoes, which touched down throughout North Carolina and the Raleigh area, were devastating to local businesses and

News/Article

SPIN Reveals Location of 2017 Convention

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

News/Article

Green Meetings

JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina has been recognized by the State of Hawaii with a "Hawaii Green Business Award" for its outstanding

News/Article

HSMAI Expands to Asia/Pacific Region

The global division of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recently added the

News/Article

Checking In

The days of the pharma meeting bacchanal have been rendered nothing but a hazy memory by those federal government killjoys, and the planners who

News/Article

Charlotte Meetings Hotel Wraps $10M Renewal

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

News/Article

A Long-Standing Pennsylvania Inn Gets a Makeover—Plus 2 New NYC Hotels

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the East. Massachusetts   This

News/Article

Six red-hot drive-to meeting locales

With regional meetings on the upswing, gas prices dropping and air service to smaller airports on the decline, a variety of forces are aligning to

News/Article

Louisiana Is a Southern Standout for Off-Site Event Venues

With powerhouse venues like the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Shreveport Convention Center and the massive

News/Article

Boston Area Breaks Ground on New Boutique Hotel

SOMERVILLE, Mass.Hay Creek Hotels announced today that it has been selected to manage a new upscale, independent hotel in Somerville, Mass., as well

News/Article

Panama City is a 21st century dynamo for meetings

With its ever-growing skyline and expanding infrastructure, Panama City is Central America’s city of the future. And the meetings and

News/Article

Hurricane Beryl Hits Texas: Here's What It Means for Meetings

Hurricane Beryl has left millions without power and caused the cancellation of more than 1,600 flights after coming ashore on the Gulf Coast of Texas

News/Article
Hurricane Beryl

Hilton Short Hills Completes Transformation

SHORT HILLS, N.J.Hilton Short Hills

News/Article

A Plethora of Platforms

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

News/Article

San Francisco

More CoveragePlanner’s Perspective

News/Article