California's Renovated Historic Hotels and Other Western Hotel News

ArizonaCelebrating its 20th anniversary this year, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa announced an $80 million

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The Georgian Hotel's Sunset Terrace

6 Scenic Outdoor Venues in Columbia, South Carolina

Although Columbia, South Carolina, is a bustling capital city, it’s not hard to feel connected to nature and get outdoors during meetings and events

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Harvest Dinner at City Roots Venue in Columbia, South Carolina

Hurricane Helene Updates: What Meeting and Event Planners Need to Know

*Editors Note: This story has been updated from its initial version published on September 26. Meetings Today is following this developing story

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Satellite image of Hurricane Helene moving into the Gulf of Mexico. Photo Credit: NOAA

April Fools! 3 Hilarious Jokes and Stories About Meeting Planning.

Planning meetings, events and conferences can be a stressful job, and one that is typically taken very seriously by seasoned meeting veterans. But

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A New Florida Convention Center and More South Upgrades and Openings

FloridaTo help celebrate its 70-year history, Fontainebleau Miami Beach

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Coastal Convention Center Exterior Rendering

A Bavarian Bank Reborn and Other Global Hotel Property News

Australia   Overlooking Darling Harbor in downtown Sydney sits the recently opened W Sydney. The uniquely shaped building was designed

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W Sydney

The Latest Hotel News in Washington, D.C. (June 2024)

Washington, D.C.The St. Regis Washington, D.C., a staple in downtown D.C. since 1926, recently revealed a new era of glamour ahead of its 100th

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The St. Regis Washington, D.C. Credit: The St. Regis Washington, D.C.

Here’s What to Expect at IMEX America 2023

Attendees at IMEX America will notice more than a few new elements at this year’s show, including major session format shifts, programming addressing

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Aerial photo of Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino with the words "welcome back" in the sand on its beach.

3 Hotel Brands That Are Personalizing Guest Gifting Experiences

The last thing meeting attendees need is another branded, reusable, insulated water bottle. They were “cool” in the moment, a once unique and

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Ceiba Club Room Drop, Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya

Value Without Compromise - Mohegan Sun

Offering 275,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, Mohegan Sun has the venue and the convenience to ensure your next event’s success. Featuring

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Uncas Ballroom

Rafael Villanueva Hired as Travel Nevada’s First CEO

Travel Nevada hired veteran tourism executive Rafael Villanueva as the organization’s first CEO.  In the new role, Villanueva will direct

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Rafael Villanueva Headshot

Las Vegas Resort Leaders on Major Events, Game-Changing Developments and Meetings Momentum

Change is coming to Las Vegas.The Venetian Convention and Expo Center commences a $188 million renovation this summer as part of the Venetian’s 25th

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The Grand Colonnade, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Spain's First JW Marriott and More Global Hotel News

 EnglandRadisson Hotel Group welcomed its first branded hotel in the north of England and second in the United Kingdom, Radisson Hotel York.

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JW Marriott Hotel Madrid Lobby

Washington, D.C.'s New Luxury Hotel and More Eastern Property News

New YorkSituated on the shores of Lake Placid in Upstate New York, the newly built Cambria Hotel Lake Placid is officially accepting reservations and

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Cambria Hotel Lake Placid, New York

Phoenix Launches Sports Commission and Enjoys a Biomed Surge

Sports events are big business for destinations, from competitions such as youth baseball and cheerleading all the way up to the plum event of them

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Photo of NFL Super Bowl Experience at Super Bowl LVII.

Tampa Bay: Where Dynamic Meetings Happen Nearly Effortlessly

With cutting-edge venues, new upgrades to the Tampa Convention Center and a vibrant array of amenities, Tampa Bay meetings come together with an easy

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Group of people on Tampa Bay rooftop

Try These Innovative Non-Golf Activity Options at Top Resorts

A meeting incorporating golf at a top-flight resort is a no-brainer for those who live for the links. But what about attendees who aren’t comfortable

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Image of two men lawnbowling at Pinehurst resort, in white shorts and teeshirts.

Tapping the Latest F&B Trends

Every fall, as the upcoming year's food and beverage trends reports begin to emerge, we're prompted to ask: What will be the next big thing in dining

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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy: Here’s What It Means for Meeting Planners

Spirit Airlines, the largest U.S. budget airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the carrier struggled with a long run of monthly

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9 Meetings-Friendly Properties in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson

From a historical property that celebrated its grand opening nearly a century ago and welcomed guests including past presidents and iconic

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The Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix