A Makeover in Minneapolis

First opened in 1971 and expanded in 2005, the Walker Art Center campus, in downtown

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How Florida Meeting Planners and Facilities Are Eliminating Food Waste at Events

The amount of food and water wasted at meetings and events is staggering, to say the least.“Planners probably don’t realize that the

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3 Florida Chefs Reveal the Hottest Culinary Trends

Whether dining as a group in a restaurant or gathered in a ballroom, today’s meetings and conventions attendees crave a dynamic menu long on

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Hospital Hilton Breaks Ground in South Miami

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla.Hilton Hotels and

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TownePlace Suites Opens in Iowa

AMES, IowaTownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames 

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Sprawling Hyatt All-Inclusive Set for Jamaican Unveiling

MONTEGO BAY, JamaicaPlaya Hotels & Resorts has announced the upcoming opening of Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, an adults-only all-inclusive experience

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Getting on Board in Chattanooga

Is Chattanooga the perfect Southern city in which to hold a small or midsize meeting? After a few days of experiencing its sense of history,

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SITE Tabs Dubai for 2015 Executive Summit

LAS VEGAS/DUBAI, U.A.E.Dubai will welcome leading experts from the global incentive travel industry for the 2015 Society of Incentive Travel

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Hilton Head Resort Debuts Stylish Beach Club Venue

HILTON HEAD, S.C.The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., has announced the completion of its new Sea Pines Beach Club event venue.The two-

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Aboriginal Arts Lodging Debuts in Vancouver

VANCOUVERCanada's first “Aboriginal arts” hotel has opened its doors to guests in the heart of Vancouver's historic downtown. Owned and

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3 Ideas for Safe, Clean Teambuilding Activities in Kansas City

A metro spread across two states, planners might be surprised by what they can see and do in Kansas City, especially when it comes to teambuilding.

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Country Club Plaza; Courtesy of Visit KC

Gary Schirmacher

Gary Schirmacher is the senior vice president of Industry Presence & Strategic Development with

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Canada Welcomes AC Hotels by Marriott

MONTREALAC Hotels by Marriott debuted in Canada with the opening of

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Inn at Keystone to Rebrand as Hyatt

KEYSTONE, Colo.Vail Resorts announced the sale of the Inn at Keystone to Dallas-based Realty Capital Partners (RCP). Vail Resorts will continue to

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Venues and Activities Only in Charlotte, North Carolina

When one big city opens a successful new attraction, every other big city wants to follow suit by welcoming a franchise of its own. The increase

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Charlotte Skyline. Credit: Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Checking In

There’s nothing like waking up to a sunny morning and the promise of a new day. In Florida, every day is looking bright indeed. Leisure traffic

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Phoenix Taps Texas DMO Vet as New Leader

Visit Phoenix named Ron Price as its new president and CEO, taking over for Steve Moore,

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Phoenix skyline.

New Hampton Hotel Opens in St. Louis Area

ALTON, Ill.Hampton by Hilton announced the opening of 

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CVB Contacts - Palm Springs

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Major Meetings Hotel Readies for Austin Launch

AUSTIN, TexasJW Marriott Austin has announced that the hotel is now accepting guest room reservations, and will open earlier than previously

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