Miami and Fort Lauderdale Strive for the Meetings Limelight

The South Florida destinations of Miami and Fort

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Greater Palm Springs: Your Meeting Oasis Awaits

In Greater Palm Springs, meetings start with a breath of fresh air and plenty of sunshine. Surrounded by scenic mountain views, swaying palm trees

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High Achievement, Low Overwhelm: Choosing Alignment Over Exhaustion

Season 7, Episode 1Guest: Ashlee Livingstone, Personal Growth Coach and Breathwork FacilitatorAshlee Livingstone,

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Weighing in on GLP-1 Dining Trends: Best Practices for Event Menus

Event menus haven’t changed much in the last decade. Selections follow the same patterns: portions are still generous; dessert is automatic; snack

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Industry Intelligence: Meeting Trends and Event Data Every Planner Needs to Know

Here are some of the most interesting data points from recent industry reports to help you stay on top of the latest intelligence around

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Likes, Comments and Leadership: Julius Solaris on Facing the Noise and Leading Boldly

Season 6, Episode 12Guest: Julius Solaris, Founder, BoldpushJulius Solaris, founder of Boldpush, joins host

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One Take on How Women's Leadership Has Evolved in the Meetings Industry

Over the past 35 years in the workforce, leadership norms didn’t evolve in ways that welcomed women; they evolved through the pressure, presence and

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Is a Vegas-Style Sphere Coming to the D.C. Suburbs?

Sphere Entertainment Co. has announced a tentative agreement with state of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies to develop a new

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How to Plan a Teambuilding Retreat

At Lansdowne Resort, we have always highlighted the crucial role of teambuilding. There are decades of academic and industry research to support the

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In-Person Engagement Exceeds Virtual, Research Explains Why

The results of a new study reinforce the fact that in-person meetings offer notably greater benefits than connecting and communicating virtually.

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A Day in the Life: Becky Phelps, Sr. Event Manager, Ramsey Solutions

At 6:10 a.m. on a Thursday in late October, the Dallas suburb of Frisco is still dark. Becky Phelps is by herself in the prefunction space that wraps

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Lifestyle Hotel Emerges in Boston and Luxury Living Concept Debuts at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

New YorkThe George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection

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Major Hotel Brands Are Reinventing the All-Inclusive Market. Here’s How.

The modern incentive attendee values immersive experiences rooted in local culture, exceptional dining and wellness. Hotel brands in the

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To Book June 2026 Events in These Big Cities, You Better Get on the Ball

If you were considering holding a meeting in Boston this coming June, you would be well advised to book now.That’s because FIFA released its World

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How Asheville’s Hospitality Community Helped It Weather the Storm

One would be hard-pressed to find a more resilient bunch of folks than those from Western North Carolina, who leaped into the fray in the aftermath

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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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New Hilton Survey Reveals Attendee Anxieties and Preferences

A new survey from Hilton Hotels of more than 3,100 corporate employees who attend business events provides some interesting takeaways for meeting

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The Best Offsite Event Activities on Coronado Island by Land or Sea

Just 15 minutes from San Diego's airport, Coronado Island features a variety of meetings and events options...from the luxe, recently renovated Hotel

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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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Cvent Acquires AI-Video Content Generator Goldcast

In mid-December, meeting- and hospitality-technology provider Cvent acquired the video content platform Goldcast, which focuses on live events and

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