Q&A: Marriage Equality and the Hospitality Industry

This interview on diversity and inclusion (D&I) was conducted by email with Bob Witeck and Charlie Rounds to discuss some critical issues

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AHLA President Issues DACA Statement

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA

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A Meeting Planner's Advice for Charlotte, N.C., Meetings

Amy Gilstrap, Coordinator of Convention Services, American Football Coaches Association, Waco, Texas (

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TripAdvisor Names World's Best Beaches for 2014

NEWTON, Mass.TripAdvisor® has announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice™ awards for best beaches. In its second year, the awards

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Aloft and Element Team Up in Miami

MIAMIStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that its trailblazing Element brand is gaining momentum in Florida with plans for a second

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Chicago Suburbs

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Michigan adds art to the meetings agenda

Some states have a few destinations featuring art, but the whole state of Michigan has a deep love for the creative spirit. Art museums are some of

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Hilton Head’s Outdoor Adventures Create Lowcountry Highs for Groups

The coastal communities of Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Daufuskie Island offer outdoor adventures that give groups a sense of the area’s

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Capitol Hill Kimpton Wraps Elegant Upgrade

WASHINGTON, D.C.Kimpton’s Hotel George, a favorite boutique hotel for Capitol Hill’s movers and shakers, announces the completion of a

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Going Green - South July 2010

“The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.”This quote is especially accurate in planning sustainable meetings. When determining the green

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Planner’s Perspective: Kevin Gorman Talks Dreamtime and Meeting in Australia

Kevin Gorman is Director of Business Development with CWT Meetings & Events in Catonsville, Md.What did you learn about Australia

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U.S. Travel Industry Sees Positive Employment Growth

WASHINGTON D.C.The U.S. travel industry has returned to its pre-Great Recession employment level, while most of the economy still struggles to reach

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Five musical experiences for groups in New Orleans

Birthplace of jazz, cradle of Creole/zydeco and a musical mecca for modern artists like The Black Keys and Robert Plant, New Orleans sets the tempo

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Hotel at Avalon Builds Alpharetta Meetings Buzz

ALPHARETTA, Ga.The Hotel at

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Tampa targets convention market with new Riverwalk

Tampa is about to get connected in a big way. A West Florida favorite for attendees craving good weather and other tropical fun, Tampa is set to

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4 Art-Centric Charlotte Venues Spark Imaginative Events

Charlotte has a diverse array of art venues, museums, public exhibitions and galleries.These institutions strive to celebrate local and international

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Wisconsin

More CoverageCVB Contacts - WisconsinLong famous for

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San Francisco Travel Responds to Boycott Call

SAN FRANCISCOIn late December, the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (SFAACC) called for a boycott starting in the New Year,

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Colonial Williamsburg is a historical meetings haven

Long a leisure draw, Colonial Williamsburg provides a meeting experience that blends past with present, all in a living history museum where groups

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Key Notes: 2014, Here We Come!

Welcome to 2014—we’ve got a raft of educational content floating your way this year. Let’s start with our popular Meetings Focus

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