Pump Out the USO-Style Retro at Your Event With The Satin Dollz

Happy 2022 everyone. It’s a crazy time in our lives, and I know we are all ready for live events again.   People are constantly calling me

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The Satin Dollz entertainment troupe.

5 Unique Desert Event Venues That Give Attendees a Sense of Place

Don’t be mistaken—when it comes to desert regions, the expansive images of barren landscapes and oppressive sun that may come to your mind are

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Cactus Alley reception setup, Springs Preserve, Las Vegas

Benchmark Projects Top 2015 Dining Trends

THE WOODLANDS (HOUSTON), TexasU.S.-based hospitality management company Benchmark Hospitality International has just released its Top Dining Trends

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MidAmerica Upgrades & Openings (Feb. 2015)

Arkansas Fifth Avenue Capital purchased the 228-room DoubleTree Little Rock and Waterford Hotel Groups has assumed management of the

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Inspiring Arts Experiences in Kansas City

Kansas City, the dynamic metro area that straddles the edge of the Kansas and Missouri borders, is known for its barbecue, fervent sports fans and

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New and Renovated Eastern Hotels and Maryland's Newest Resort

MassachusettsThe iconic

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Ritz-Carlton NoMad Exterior

PCMA Convening Leaders Resolute in Face of Omicron Surge, Flight Chaos

PCMA is resolute that the show must go on despite the record surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant, which has also roiled the airline

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6 Group-Friendly F&B Experiences in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is enjoying an increasingly intriguing culinary scene that sets the table for delicious meetings. Cooking and cocktail classes,

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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge—a BRILLIANT advocacy campaign!

Editor's note: The following content was supplied from a recent e-newsletter from Voices in Advocacy, a meetings industry advocacy effort headed

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Historic Venues in Iowa for Hosting Showstopping Events

Creating and hosting showstopping events should be easier following the sharp increase in trends and technologies that came after the pandemic’s lull

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The Brucemore, Cedar Rapids

The Caribbean and Cancun

More CoverageIn the Beginning...Making sure

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Survey Respondents Sound Off

Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking?We try to book, if possible, as fare in advance as possible. 

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Conference Center Highlights Downtown Norfolk Project

NORFOLK, Va.In a recent ceremonial groundbreaking, the City of Norfolk and Gold Key | PHR Hotels & Resorts launched The Main, a mixed-use

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Historic Denver Bank Returns As Meetings Hotel

DENVEROne of Denver's most iconic structures, the historic Colorado National Bank building, has reopened its doors as the new 230-room Renaissance

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6 Women Marriott Execs Share Their Secrets to Success

International Women’s Day is March 8, 2018. To celebrate

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The Latest Openings and Renovations in Florida Planners Should Know About (2021)

Florida boasts growth across the state, with new hotels and renovations happening at breakneck speed. In just the first two months of 2021, 29 hotels

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Orange County Convention Center, Orlando

How Baton Rouge Can Give Your Meeting an Authentic Louisiana Experience

When you think of Louisiana, you might immediately think of New Orleans—and for good reason, as the iconic party city bursts with personality,

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Capitol Building of Baton Rouge surrounded by flowers

Japanese-Themed Chicago Restaurant Makes Vegas Debut

LAS VEGASYusho, the Japanese-inspired grill and noodle house by renowned Chicago chef Matthias Merges will make its Las Vegas debut at Monte Carlo in

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Puerto Rico Gets Hyatt-Branded Hotel Support

PUERTO RICOHyatt Hotels Corporation, PRISA Group and McConnell Valdes Consulting recently announced the opening of Hyatt Place Manatí in Manat

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2018 Year in Review: Commission Cuts

In January 2018 independent meeting planners were met with some explosive news that reverberated throughout the industry: Marriott would be cutting

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