Why Vancouver, British Columbia, Is Such a Unique Incentive Travel Destination

At The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, Canada, the ghost of legendary eccentric Howard Hughes just might be haunting the Infinity Wall, the largest LED

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Aerial photo of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Greater Philadelphia’s ‘Revolutionary’ Event Year

“Let’s make history, together,” declared PCMA and CEMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat last October in advance of the 70th anniversary of PCMA and

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Pennsylvania Convention Center. Credit: PHLCVB

Sheraton New Orleans Welcomes GM With 20 Years of Global Experience

Sheraton New Orleans announced Ingrid Chaves as its new general manager October 30. She will be responsible for all aspects of the hotel’s operations

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Ingrid Chavez

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

U.S. Travel Association promotes Erik Hansen to SVP, Gov’t Relations

As the U.S. Travel Association continues to advocate for travel policies ahead of the 2028 Olympics, America 250 and 2026 FIFA World Cup, the

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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Debuts $300 Million Transformation

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino unveiled a $300 million renovation to its 3,969 guest rooms and suites, which are now available to book.  During the

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MGM king guest room.

Events at Rosen

Discover the perfect destination for your next meeting or event at Rosen Plaza (800-room & 60,000 sq. ft. space), Rosen Centre (1334-room &

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Rosen Shingle Creek hotel in Orlando, Florida.

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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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

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

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.

Airport Properties, Boutique Hotels and Offsite Venues Debut in the East

New YorkSet to debut this spring,

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The Bellevue. Credit: Read McKendree.

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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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

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

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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Fairfax, Virginia, Meetings Industry Veteran Dean Miller to Retire

Meetings and hospitality industry veteran Dean Miller, national sales manager for

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Dean Miller standing in the foreground of the National Museum of the United States Army.

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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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.