Recent Global Hotel Openings and Dubai's Highly Anticipated Lifestyle Destination

AustraliaIn Western Australia, the much-anticipated Hilton Garden Inn has opened its doors in the seaside town of Busselton. Located just a short

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What’s Ahead for Arizona Meetings in 2025

Arizona has its fans. Just ask Tucson-resident David Kliman, Event Leaders Exchange co-founder and Kliman Group president.“Arizona offers much that

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San Diego Is Upping Its Foodie Status—How Your Event Can Benefit

San Diego has long been famous for its coastal location and laid-back vibe—that’s part of its allure for meetings and conventions. Outdoor venues and

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Taking Off: The Delightful Lures for Meeting Groups in Madison, Wisconsin

I grew up just a two-hour drive from Madison, Wisconsin, and

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Teambuilding and Beyond: Come Unpack Cambridge

Few places offer such big opportunities for small meetings and groups like Cambridge, MA. Here different cultures, rhythms and uncharted adventures

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Atlantis Paradise Island Honored With Virtuoso Sustainable Leadership Award

Atlantis Paradise Island, the iconic entertainment Bahamas resort destination and a global leader in marine life conservation, has been awarded

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No Time to Stagger Spa Treatments? Try These Outside-the-Spa Options

Pampering your attendees with treatments at a top resort spa is one agenda item sure to please everyone.After all,

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Stretch Your Meeting Budget Without Compromise in Ocean City, Maryland

As budgets tighten and expectations rise, meeting planners face the challenge of delivering programs that inspire attendees without overextending

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Walt Disney World Meetings and Events Catering: Food That Tells a Story

Christian Rumpler, executive chef of catering event operations at Walt Disney World, has spun gastronomic magic here for more than 30 years. And, if

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How Anaheim Keeps Its Large Meetings Sustainable

While the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) is the largest convention center on the West Coast, it also looms large in the world of sustainable meeting

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All That Fast-Growing Greater Ontario, California Can Offer Your Next Meeting

In this episode of the Meetings Today Podcast, Senior Content Director Danielle LeBreck speaks with Arlette Garibay, director of sales for

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What's New in Nashville. With Nashville CVB Chief Deana Ivey.

A year after taking the reins of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC), 27-year NCVC vet Deana Ivey shares her in-depth Music City

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Istanbul Straddles Two Continents—and Time Itself

Before embarking for Istanbul to attend

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4 Issues Ailing the Associations Segment in 2025

The associations segment

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Say Her Name: Unapologetic Amplification and Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Season 5, Episode 3Guest: Tiffany Andrews, Sales and Marketing Administrator, Myrtle Beach Convention

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How Food Choices Affect Meetings Productivity

We’ve all hit the afternoon slump. Staying awake in a meeting after lunch seems impossible. Your mind wanders and the next thing you know, your

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Catch Des Moines President and CEO Greg Edwards to Retire

President and CEO of Catch Des Moines, Greg Edwards, will retire from the organization later this summer after 25 years at the helm of the

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Kerr County Floods Ravage Central Texas: Here’s How You Can Help

A massive flood rapidly swept across areas surrounding Texas’ Guadalupe River July 4, stranding thousands of Kerr County residents and causing 120

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A Spotlight on Leadership as New York City Prepares to Welcome the World

In 2024, NYC Tourism + Conventions helped bring in nearly 65 million leisure and business visitors, the second highest in New York City’s tourism

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Fast Forward: How Planners Can Use Technology to Improve Event Marketing

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 3 On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews Dahlia El Gazzar, one

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