Central California Coastal Destinations That Fly Under the Radar for Meetings

Destination wedding and incentive planners have the Central California Coast’s Monterey and Santa Barbara on their speed dial, but do you? These

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Convene Portfolio Announces New Hospitality Group

Convene Hospitality Group made its debut September 16 as the new parent company uniting Convene and etc.venues.Convene Hospitality Group said the

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Stretch Your Meeting Budget Without Compromise in Ocean City, Maryland

As budgets tighten and expectations rise, meeting planners face the challenge of delivering programs that inspire attendees without overextending

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Ocean City sailboat in front of shoreline. Credit: Ocean City

Walt Disney World Meetings and Events Catering: Food That Tells a Story

Christian Rumpler, executive chef of catering event operations at Walt Disney World, has spun gastronomic magic here for more than 30 years. And, if

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Catering by Disney Meetings & Events. Credit: Disney.

A Spotlight on Leadership as New York City Prepares to Welcome the World

In 2024, NYC Tourism + Conventions helped bring in nearly 65 million leisure and business visitors, the second highest in New York City’s tourism

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Statue of Liberty and New York City skyline. Credit: Julienne Schaer for NYC Tourism + Conventions.

How Good, Old-Fashioned Hyper-Personalization Fuels Irving’s Conventions Service

As technology trends unequivocally demonstrate, hyper-personalization is the way of the future. Consumers experience it in almost every modern

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Mindful Events & Daily Rituals Inspired by the Season

Aired February 27, 2019 Presented by Deborah Gee  CEUS

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Joel Zeff on the Power of “Ta-Da” and Celebrating Life’s Small Wins

 National keynote speaker, MC and author Joel Zeff joins Logan Pratt on this episode of the Meetings Today podcast to talk about the necessity

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 Expanding the Magic of Meetings!

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Begins $275 Million Expansion and Transformation. Exciting changes are in motion at the Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Aerial View

The 2025 Meetings Trendsetters Stoking the Fire in the Events Industry

Meetings Today's annual Meetings Trendsetters list recognizes 20 outstanding individuals who have made an outsized impact in the meetings, events,

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Meetings Today Trendsetters 2025

Marriott Bonvoy Events: Elevating Social Celebrations in Mexico

From beachfront weddings to milestone celebrations, today’s social events are about more than a venue—they’re about creating moments that resonate

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Couple popping champagne on their wedding.

Maryland’s Major Meetings Destinations Are Set for Success

Whether they’re organizing a year of celebrations honoring Maryland’s past, designing tradeshow booths of the future or elevating existing offerings

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United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland

The Power Play: Shaping the Future by Lifting as You Lead

Season 6, Episode 8 Featured Guest: Telesa Via, VP, Luxury & Leisure Sales at Associated Luxury Hotels

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3 Booming North Carolina Cities That Boast Interesting Meetings Offsite Options

North Carolina is a rising U.S. economic powerhouse, with major manufacturing and technology companies bringing scores of new residents to rapidly

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Photo of two suspended military helicopters in an exhibit space at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.

Traveling to the Future Via the DMC Network Exchange in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Nowhere in the world provides a glimpse into the future like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with its two primary destinations, Dubai and Abu Dhabi,

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Photo of the skyline of Dubai from a boat on the water.

Taking Off: Saint Lucia Is Primed for Immersive Incentive Programs

Is it just me, or does everyone know someone who has traveled to Saint Lucia recently?The island in the East Caribbean stands out for its towering

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Beach and Pitons, Saint Lucia.

The Latest New and Renovated Properties in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona (2025)

Meetings in The Valley of the Sun are as hot as its summers right now. (And if you’ve been to the desert, you know that is sizzling!)Groups of all

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Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort Fountain Terrace

Recycle, Rebuild and Restore With the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

Since the 1930s, Louisiana has lost an estimated 2,000 square miles of coastline, according to the

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Oyster Shell Recycling Program with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

2025 IMEX America Speaker Spotlight

Two 2025

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Photo of Andrea Driessen (left) and Sheila Vijeyarasa.