Marriott Commission Cuts Spark Industry Outrage

The decision by Marriott International to cut

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Group bonding is easy along the Gulf Coast

There’s something special about cities along the Gulf Coast.The sun and sand brings out the adventurer in everyone, whether they’re

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Nevada

The Silver State might also be nicknamed the "state that never sleeps," as it’s the country’s mecca for legal gaming and therefore

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SF Bay Area Hilton Embarks on Major Redo

The Hilton Concord Hotel in Concord, Calif., began an extensive multimillion-dollar hotel renovation that will include all 331 guestrooms and suites

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8 New Hotels Transforming Meetings and Events in 2024

As we approach the new year, the world of hospitality is poised to welcome a wave of exciting new hotel properties offering fresh and inspiring

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Raffles Boston Grand King Room

Full Speed Ahead

Your meeting called. It wants to go to Florida. Between the beaches, the attractions, the golf and the warmth—weather and people—who

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Planner’s Perspective: Dorothy Lick

Dorothy Lick, SVP of Education North Dakota Bankers Association (NDBA) Bismarck, NDWhat type of meeting did you hold in Bismarck?The NDBA/SDBA Annual

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Marriott Expands Business Travel Offerings

BETHESDA, Md.Marriott International, Inc. announced it will continue to expand its offerings to

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Construction Underway For Newport Beach Property

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. R.D. Olson Development broke ground on its latest hotel

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Fun Golf Games to Spice Up Group and Tournament Programs

To mangle the famed Mark Twain quote, “The reports of golf’s death [as a meetings program component] have been greatly exaggerated.” And ironically

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Golf Cannons from Golf Cannon Canada.

IACC Shares 10 Insider Tips for Meeting Planners

NEW YORKThe International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) has released its top 10 "insider tips" for meeting planners. The tips include

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San Jose Approves CC Expansion

The San Jose [Calif.] City Council approved a $120 million bond measure that will expand the San Jose Convention Center to offer more than $525,000

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Lisa Simundson

Recent transplant to Harwich, Mass. The sea was angry that day, my friends! Sorry, wrong project. I’ve always been a writer (though

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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Launch

SHANGHAIShanghai Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney's “The Lion King” Tuesday night

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Site Scene

Georgia The Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort

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Coastal Mexico

Long exalted for posh hotels, luxury spas and extensive playtime options, coastal Mexico destinations are retooling their message in the midst of

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New Venue Openings and Renovations in Washington State (2021)

By lifting all restrictions on June 30—with a

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Ruby River Hotel in Spokane

Rhode Island’s Natural Charms Lure Groups

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country but it’s one of the largest in terms of scenic outdoor settings. Rivers runs through

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Supplier News

PSAV Presentation Services was named a finalist in the 5th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and is one of eight companies

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New Orleans' ever-evolving cuisine scene makes for mouthwatering agendas

There is a short list of U.S. cities that need no introduction with regard to gastronomic greatness, and New Orleans is one of the top cities on that

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