MPI EMEC Celebrates Istanbul's Crossroads of Culture

MPI's European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) kicked off February 22 in

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Green Hotels, A Canada Debut and More New and Renovated Properties From the East

CanadaHilton has announced a new hotel near the Toronto Pearson International Airport set to open in 2028.  The 193-room

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The Arlo Washington DC courtyard

Bryan Griffin Appointed New President and CEO of VISIT Florida

Bryan Griffin has been appointed the new president and CEO of VISIT Florida following a recommendation made by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and

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Bryan Griffin

Why San Diego Is Becoming One of the Hottest Meetings Destinations in the U.S.

The Greater San Diego

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Major Issues Lurk in the Background of a Successful 2025 ASAE Annual Meeting

Associations have had a challenging beginning of 2025, having fought off an attempt to eliminate the tax-exempt status of nonprofits in the

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Michelle Mason presents at ASAE Annual Meetings & Exposition at Los Angeles Convention Center

Good Networking Drives Reconnection in Boise, Idaho

The U.S. is just two years out from when Vivek Murthy, former U.S. surgeon general, published “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation,” in 2023. As

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Boise River to Downtown.

State-of-the-Art Attendee Safety at the Georgia World Congress Center Campus

At 220 acres, the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) campus is one of the largest such convention offerings in the world, containing the nearly 4

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Expect Unconventional Meeting Spaces in Columbia, SC

Columbia, South Carolina is steeped in old-school values of hospitality and warm welcomes. It is also replete with modern charms today’s visitors

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How MGM Resorts International Used Its Mindful Matters Series to Give Back

My mind goes to many places when I’m lying on a yoga mat. I may be able to shut my computer down for the day at 5 p.m., but my brain doesn’t

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MGM Resorts International's Mindful Matters Series Puppy Yoga Event

Brand Breakdown of the 4 Largest Meetings-Focused Hotel Companies

It’s common for business travelers to put all their eggs in one basket when it comes to selecting a preferred brand for hotels and airlines. While

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Fast Forward: What Planners Need to Know About the Future of Event Technology

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 2In this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt sits down with event technology expert

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Courtney Stanley Explores Women’s Issues in the Meetings and Events Industry

When it comes to empowering women in the meetings industry, Courtney Stanley, host of the Dare to Interrupt podcast (produced by Meetings Today), is

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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

4 New Orleans Event Venues That Show a New Side of the City

You can check off most typical New Orleans bucket-list items within the city’s iconic French Quarter, where beignets from Cafe Du Monde can be

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The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Credit: The National WWII Museum.

How Chefs Use Florida’s Bounty to Create Memorable Culinary Experiences for Groups

From the catch of the day to key limes, there are many foods and ingredients that are distinctly Florida, and here’s how your attendees can land some

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Meal from Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach

Get the SF Out Here

 Meetings are anything but ordinary in San Francisco. Across 49 square miles, planners will find attendee-friendly venues, standout

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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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The Latest New and Renovated Properties in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona (2025)

Meetings in The Valley of the Sun are as hot as its summers right now. (And if you’ve been to the desert, you know that is sizzling!)Groups of all

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Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort Fountain Terrace

San Diego’s Best Kept Secret: Coronado Island!

While most associate Coronado with one of the most iconic hotels in the U.S., the charming Victorian-era Hotel del Coronado, aka “The Del,” this

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Unique Venues and Activities in Orlando for Post-Meetings Fun

Event management platform Cvent has again named Orlando No. 1 in its Top 50 Meeting Destinations in North America ranking—and for good reason.  

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