MPI Expands Education for IMEX America

LAS VEGASFollowing the success of its 2014 World Education Congress (WEC), Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will deliver more industry-

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Marriott CRN Releases Meetings Survey Results

Meeting spending is expected to increase in 2018, according to a poll from Marriott International’s Convention and Resort Network (CRN)

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West Upgrades + Openings (Dec. 2017)

ARIZONAPointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix recently completed an

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Scott Beck Appointed President and CEO of San Francisco Travel Association

San Francisco Travel Association announced that Scott Beck will take the reins of the DMO as president and CEO. Beck will join San Francisco

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SMERF Meetings

When the corporate group market tanked after 9/11, CVBs and meetings hotels sought refuge in the SMERF (social, military, education, religious and

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ARCHER Napa Hotel Sets Launch Date

NAPA, Calif.ARCHER Hotel Napa, a luxury boutique, new-build hotel in the center of

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Experience the Vibrant Energy of Irving’s Burgeoning Visitor’s District

Stay & play in the convention-centric visitor’s district Irving, Texas, is a whole lot of things, but ordinary isn’t

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5 Strategies for the Perfect Beach Gathering

When it comes to event settings that inspire, relax and rejuvenate attendees, the beach is a top pick. The sand, surf and coastline add elements of

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CWT Survey Reveals Business Travel Concerns

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) found that while more

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Latest+Greatest: Silicon Valley

BurlingameThe San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront is wrapping up a redesign and

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Northern California offers waterfront experiences

Ah, the Golden State’s northern riches. Could there be a more treasured place to recharge, revitalize and get inspired than along its sublime shores?

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Atlanta Westin Unveils $70M Upgrade

ATLANTAThe Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta's iconic John Portman-designed hotel, has completed the final phase of a $70 million renovation. Every

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Latest & Greatest - Missouri (May 2014)

St. Louis The first phase of the new Ballpark Village

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IACC Hails Industry Standouts with Annual Awards

International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) President T.J. Fimmano recently presented two major awards that honor significant

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Live! by Loews Hotel Opens in Arlington, Texas, Near Cowboys and Rangers Stadiums

Live! by Loews Hotel—Arlington, Texas

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Starwood Hotels Bans Shark Fin Across All Properties

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced, beginning July 2014, it will no longer

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Canadian Chef Wins Conference Center Honors

LOS ANGELESA major highlight of the 2014 IACC-Americas annual conference was the 11th annual gathering of IACC conference center chefs to compete for

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Atlanta Area Welcomes New Marriott

CONYERS, Georgia The Courtyard Atlanta Conyers, scheduled to open on Sat. April 5, 2014, was designed with innovation in mind for its guests.The 78-

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Caturday at Cat Con

I’ve been to Bronie cons and Furry cons. I’ve been to hotel bars run by Klingons and the Alien Con where a speaker said the Greek gods

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Black Violin Shatters Stereotypes While Enchanting Events

I love entertainment. It’s in my blood. I know what it takes to hit a stage and make sure people aren’t zoning out. When you own a stage correctly,

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Black Violin duo.