Bryan Griffin Appointed New President and CEO of VISIT Florida

Bryan Griffin has been appointed the new president and CEO of VISIT Florida following a recommendation made by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and

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Visit Greensboro Appoints New President and CEO

The Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority named Anthony Cordo as the new president and CEO of Visit Greensboro. Cordo will

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The Latest New and Renovated Properties for Incentive Programs (August 2025)

Argentina Casa Duhau is a new-build luxury hotel that is set to bring Hyatt’s Unbound Collection to Argentina in late 2027. The property will be

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Rox Resort pool, Denmark. Credit: AMPRGlobal

Geopolitics, Tech and Community Input Impacting DMOs

The global travel and events landscape is growing more complex, and with it, the roles of destination organizations. This is decidedly clear in

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3 Luxurious Los Cabos Resorts for Incentive Travel Programs

“Three things make Los Cabos stand out,” said Rodrigo Esponda Cascajares, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, when asked what makes Los

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Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos. Credit: The Palace Company.

Marriott Bonvoy Events Unlocks Exceptional Meetings Across the Caribbean and Latin America

Meeting planners play a crucial role in selecting the perfect venue, a decision that lays the foundation for a successful and impactful event. As

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The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

Meetings Today Announces Its 2025 Meetings Trendsetters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBella NovitchMarketing Coordinator, Meetings TodayBella.novitch@meetingstoday.com WAUWATOSA, WI.

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A Blueridge Mountain Getaway and More New and Renovated Updates From the South

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Major Investments Lift Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Hotels and Experiences

Palm Beach development has long been associated with Henry Flagler, who built The Breakers hotel in 1896 and East Coast Railroad that transported

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Croquet Lawn, The Boca Raton

Insights From IMEX: Smart Monday

With IMEX America underway at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from October 7-9 (with educational day Smart Monday, powered by MPI October 6), four Meetings

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MPI's mystery envelope board.

How Austin’s Convention Center Expansion Will Flex the Texas Capital’s Meetings Muscles

A longtime meetings favorite due to its world-class live music scene and thriving technology industry,

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Rendering of exterior of Austin Convention Center expansion.

Toronto Goes All In For Groups

As the dominant engine of Canada’s economy, the metropolitan Toronto area accounts for 20% of the national economic output, and 52% in the province

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4 Ways Phoenix Excels at Hosting Mega Events

Phoenix is an events powerhouse in every sense of the word. Recent mega events the city has hosted include the 2023 Super Bowl, 2024 NCAA Men’s

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Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix

The Diplomat Beach Resort Reimagines Coastal Luxury

Nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale on Hollywood’s iconic beachfront, The Diplomat Beach Resort is preparing to launch an exciting new chapter

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How Anaheim and Orange County Are Leaders in Sustainability

The mindset of planners is changing when it comes to sustainability. No longer is it a nice-to-have element at meetings, but it’s more often than not

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Anaheim Convention Center rooftop garden

Anaheim Unveils a "Golden Decade" for Meetings

 With $10 billion in infrastructure investment and new dining, retail and entertainment districts such as OCVIBE, Anaheim, California, has

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Own Your Power: The Inner Work Behind Outer Success

Season 6, Episode 6Featured Guest: Laura Armstrong, CEO/Founder, Wealth Mastery SystemsWhat does it really mean to

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Podcast: IMEX’s Tahira Endean on Her New Book and the Importance of Joy at Events

On this episode of the Meetings Today podcast, our own Taylor Smith talks with Tahira Endean, head of program at IMEX, about her new book released at

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Tahira Endean

Gaylord's West Coast Expansion and More, With DOSM Russ Mitchell

A major player is about to disrupt the West Coast convention and large-meeting rotation landscape with the opening of Gaylord Pacific Resort &

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Phoenix’s JW Marriott Desert Ridge Sells for $864 Million

Ryman Hospitality Properties entered an agreement to purchase the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa from Trinity Investments for $865

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