Kentucky’s Meetings Destinations Are Racing Ahead

While Kentucky is known far and wide as the capital of bourbon and thoroughbred horse racing, the state offers much more for the meetings and

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Photo of thoroughbred horses rounding at turn at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby.

The Diplomat Beach Resort Reimagines Coastal Luxury

Nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale on Hollywood’s iconic beachfront, The Diplomat Beach Resort is launching an exciting new chapter in luxury

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The Diplomat Beach Resort exterior

Taking Off: California Dreaming on Huntington Beach

If you live in a four-season location, the temperatures are dropping. Soon, it will be January, and on those especially bone-chilling days you may

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Huntington Beach Pier. Credit: Visit Huntington Beach

Three Standout Orange County, California, Meetings Destinations

Orange County, California, provides that quintessential SoCal experience that is a surefire attendee draw, from inland standouts

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Photo of a surfer in a yellow shirt above and RISE rooftop restaurant with fireworks in the background on the bottom.

The Most-Read Meetings Today Stories of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, many in the meetings and events industry are looking back at the year with pride for what they accomplished. Meetings Today

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6 Ways Toronto Went 100% All-In on Business Events

Toronto is a place where creativity and innovative ideas thrive, so it should come as no surprise that it’s ahead of the curve when it comes to

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IACC Debuts AI-Powered Site Search on Its Website

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), comprising more than 400 residential and non-residential venues that host business events

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5 Best Practices for Creating Authentic Destination Experiences at Receptions

One of the greatest joys and responsibilities of our work as meeting professionals is bringing a destination to life for attendees.An event reception

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Image of MPI WEC reception under an atrium in St. Louis.

Greater Palm Springs: The Oasis is Real  

In Greater Palm Springs, meetings unfold beneath swaying palm trees and endless sunshine. Here, mountain views and lush, colorful landscapes do more

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La Quinta Resort & Club, Greater Palm Springs

Maura Gast: A DMO Leader Who Turned Her Passion for Cinema Into Love for a Destination

Maura Allen Gast’s celebrated destination marketing career is a case study in creative vision. Many industry peers have relied on her “Building

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Collage of photo of Maura Gast, with her arms outstretched, with vintage photos of Irving's film studio history.

Constant Infrastructure Reinvention Keeps Denver’s Attractions Fresh

The Mile High City is the only mountain entry on Cvent’s list of the Top 10 U.S. Meeting Destinations, which is an even greater distinction

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Denver skyline and sunset.

4 Questions for a Veteran Conference Services Director

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida, has named Heather Eubank director of events. She is responsible for leading a

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Heather Eubank - Director of Events at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

LinkedIn Expert Richard Bliss Talks Online Presence, Algorithms and His New Column

 In this Meetings Today Podcast, destinations content manager Taylor Smith sits down with  CEO of BlissPoint Consulting Richard Bliss, a

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LinkedIn Expert Richard Bliss Talks Online Presence, Algorithms and His New Column

Greater Palm Springs: A Meeting Oasis

 In Greater Palm Springs, meetings unfold beneath swaying palm trees and endless sunshine. Here, mountain views and lush, colorful landscapes

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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

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

Palms Casino Resort Promotes Kevin Glass to General Manager

Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas promoted Kevin Glass, an employee on the resort’s debut leadership team, to general manager of the property in

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Kevin Glass Headshot. Credit: Palms Casino and Resort

Evermore Orlando Resort Names Elizabeth Mullins New President

Elizabeth Mullins was named president of Evermore Orlando Resort, which opened in January 2024 and currently serves as Orlando’s first and only beach

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Elizabeth Mullins. Credit: Evermore Hospitality.

Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive Showcases Los Cabos Luxury

Nearly 80 attendees traveled to Los Cabos, Mexico, for the Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive hosted-buyer event October 19-22, ready to build

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Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive attendees at the Welcome Reception on Sunday at Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos' Wind Terrace.

Miami Is on the Move Via a New Headquarters Hotel and More

Miami is gearing up for a glorious 2026 with a number of major meetings and hospitality projects opened, set to debut or nearing the end of their

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Close-up of Miami Beach Convention Center sign.