Dazzling Resort Debuts Along Riviera Maya

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MexicoHyatt Hotels Corporation opened the Grand

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5 Questions for Monique Ruff-Bell on Event Success and Career Advancement

As the New York City-based vice president of events for London-based Ascential—a British B2B media company specializing in exhibitions, events and

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Main stage at Money20/20 in 2019

Swamp Things

Two centuries ago, much of Central Florida and most of South Florida was saturated with wetlands—swampy terrain that encompasses everything

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How New Orleans Took Mardi Gras Virtual 

Although COVID-19 put a damper on New Orleans’ signature event, Mardi Gras, a city that has a well-earned reputation for resiliency wouldn’t let the

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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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8 Hottest Offsite Events Options in San Francisco’s Mission Bay

San Francisco’s “newest” neighborhood, Mission Bay, is the bio-tech and medical research heart of the “City by the Bay,” but it is also the hottest

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The Caribbean and Cancun

More CoverageIn the Beginning...Making sure

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Great American Eclipse: How Three Destinations Are Celebrating the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, millions of people across Mexico, Canada and the U.S. will be able to witness something that many consider to be a “once-in-a-lifetime”

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Use This Contract Clause to Protect Your Meeting From Destination Boycotts

Aside from potentially millions of dollars in lost revenue, destination boycotts such as what are occurring in

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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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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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6 Historical Offsite Venues in Rhode Island

One of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is ripe with historical venues that will leave your meeting attendees awestruck. From the Gilded Age

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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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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 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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6 Women Marriott Execs Share Their Secrets to Success

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

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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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