Will Robots Soon Rule the Show Floor?

Among the 130,000 people wandering this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, it’s likely a good number of them

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Hyatt Leaders Discuss Shifting Business Travel Trends and Meetings Outlook for 2026

Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down with Hyatt's Trina Camacho-London, vice president of group sales, and Christina Gambini, vice president of

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Trina headshot.

Marriott's Elite Experience Suite Pop-Up Dazzles the Big Apple

Guests staying at the New York Marriott Marquis October 16 had to be curious about the 13 intricate booths staged on the property’s Terrace meeting

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Photo of a woman in an orange dress sipping tea at a table in a garden setting.

Napa Valley and Sonoma County Offer Variety for Meetings Agendas

Sonoma CountySonoma County may be one of the top wine regions in the world, but the multifaceted destination offers much more than premium

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Collage of Chateau Montelena (left) and Armstrong Redwoods State Park.

W New York—Union Square's $100 Million Reinvention Plus More New and Renovated News: Eastern U.S.

New York  W New York–Union Square embarked on a $100 million room-to-

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W New York Union Square

Raleigh Convention Center Delivers Update After Fire

The Raleigh Convention Center narrowly escaped disaster after a fire broke out on the evening of December 1. The fire originated in an HVAC unit on

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Raleigh Fire Department

From Super Bowls to Omaha: Adam Straight's Dynamic Meetings Career

After more than two decades, the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) has selected a new leader to fill the role of president

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Adam Straight

Options for Meeting and Event Attendees Who Need Onsite Childcare

Having to take care of children does not always mean a mom or dad can’t attend that crucial meeting or event, as companies that specialize in onsite

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Image of an adult sitting on a carpet with four children and toys.

On the Scene at New York City’s The Kimberly Hotel

Beyond the landmarks and brand names, New York City’s vast hotel collection abounds with non-traditional options for groups. Celebrating its 40th

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Empire Steak House at The Kimberly Hotel

Utah Leans Into the Luxe Outdoors

The 2034 Winter Olympics are just nine years away, but Utah is ready. When the torch arrives, there will have already been a $4 billion upgrade of

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Downtown Salt Lake City.

Traveling Without Real ID? It’s Going to Cost You

Just a short 20 years after Congress passed the Real ID Act, which codified the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation of higher security standards for

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woman getting ID checked at airport security checkpoint

Why LinkedIn’s Recent Algorithm Shift Changes Everything for Meeting Planners

For years, professionals have been told to master the LinkedIn game: post at optimal times, use the right hashtags, chase engagement metrics. That

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LinkedInsights logo and Richard Bliss's headshot with the headline "Why LinkedIn’s Recent Algorithm Shift Changes Everything for Meeting Planners"

Tech-Focused Event Firm Markey’s Appoints New CEO

Markey’s, a national event and AV-technology company, announced Linda McNairy as chief executive officer effective November 3.  McNairy

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Linda McNairy in action.

Signia by Hilton Makes Texas Debut 

Hilton’s Texas Hill Portfolio announced the opening of its newest property, Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort and Spa. The hotel is the first Signia

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Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa Plaza San Saba

Columbia, South Carolina, Is a Rising Southern City Making a Name for Meetings

With the brand-new BullStreet District development manifesting a neighborhood with amenities that rival its downtown convention core, Columbia, South

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Panoramic view of BullStreet District

SITE's Padraic Gilligan Talks Key Findings from the 2025 Incentive Travel Index

Following the release of the 2025 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) on Smart Monday and an insightful panel discussion in which industry leaders broke

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2025 Incentive Travel Index panelists.

10 Restaurants in Indiana That Cater to Convention Groups

Indiana is acclaimed for its agriculture, but many acres away from its farms, the state’s two largest cities are recognized for their Hoosier

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Mel's Speakeasy entryway

Wilmington and Beaches CVB Hires New Senior Sales Manager

Wilmington and Beaches CVB welcomed Genia Artis as its new senior sales manager for corporate and sports markets.  Artis is well-suited for the

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Genia Artis.

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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A group of people on a gondola toasting each other on Lake Carolyn.

The Power of Patient Stories

This past December, a LinkedIn post from an employee at a major medical-device manufacturer demonstrated how deeply patient stories can affect those

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