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

Wolfgang Puck Catering’s 10-Minute Restaurant Resets the Event F&B Bar

It’s all about immersive experiences these days in the business events universe, and while having great F&B has become the expectation, the best

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Photo of a chef preparing food in front of a small group of diners at an event.

Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive Showcases Los Cabos Luxury

Nearly 80 attendees traveled to Los Cabos, Mexico, for the Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive hosted-buyer event October 19-22, ready to build

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Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive attendees at the Welcome Reception on Sunday at Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos' Wind Terrace.

Houston Builds for the Future and Takes the World Stage in 2026

This January, Houston First Corporation President & CEO Michael Heckman joined other local leaders, decision-makers and stakeholders for a panel

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Houston Dynamo FC

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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Fast Forward Will Curran

MPI EMEC Celebrates Istanbul's Crossroads of Culture

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

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Photo of a Sufi dancer in a flowing white dress twirling on stage.

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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2 Hawaiʻi Resorts See Multimillion-Dollar Renovations and New Leisure Resort Emerges in Santa Fe

California The addition of two new outdoor terraces at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square increases the hotel’s meeting and

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The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue

Louisville Raises the Bar for Meetings

Louisville has a way of feeling both iconic and approachable—the kind of destination that can impress first-time attendees while staying refreshingly

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Louisville skyline Waterfront Park.

Cincinnati’s Historic Roots Run Deep

Four stories underground, Queen Bee Cabaret took the stage at Ghost Baby bar in Cincinnati. Now a full-service speakeasy with intimate table lighting

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Visit Cincy Annual Meeting

How to Use Technology to Elevate Small Events to Strategic Brand Moments

Small to mid-size events often have the biggest impact because attendees in these intimate settings tend to be focused and strategic.  These

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Maritz’s Elevate 2024 client event buffet line.

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

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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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai

Longtime Greensboro Area CVB President and CEO Henri Fourrier Retires

After nearly 30 years of leadership, Henri Fourrier, president and CEO of North Carolina’s

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Henri Fourrier

Landmark Experiences Chef John Haywood Has a Table for 50,000

John Haywood, executive chef for Elior North America’s new Landmark Experiences, as well as Design Cuisine, is right at home producing spectacular F

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Triptic photo of Landmark Experiences food settings with chef John Haywood in the middle

Using Science to Create a Better Meetings Experience

Combining science and meetings has never been as important than it is now, so I’m excited to share my company’s learnings through a

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9 Self-Care Tips to Maintain Your Sanity at Conferences and Ensure a Rewarding Experience

Conferences provide wonderful opportunities for networking, continuing education and new experiences. They can also be overwhelming and stressful,

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Insights From IMEX: Day Two

IMEX America is well underway at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, and four Meetings Today reporters–Tyler Davidson, Rob Carey, Taylor Smith and Jeff

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Peru booth at IMEX America 2025, with three women dressed in traditional Peruvian clothes.

2025 IMEX America Speaker Spotlight

Two 2025

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Photo of Andrea Driessen (left) and Sheila Vijeyarasa.