New Westin Opens in Indonesia

JAKARTA, IndonesiaThe

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Industry Leader Maura Gast, Chief of Visit Irving, Talks Trends and Local Haps

Meetings industry veteran Maura Gast, executive director of Visit Irving Texas

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IMEX America 2022 Hosts a Meetings and Events Industry on the Rebound

IMEX 2022 wrapped October 13 in Las Vegas, having hosted approximately 12,000 attendees—a 45% increase over 2021 numbers—over the three-day

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5 Reasons to Choose a Convention-Friendly Visitor’s District for your Next Event

1. A Slice of Community CultureAn event’s location has a lot of impact on whether attendees feel up to travelling to a

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Houston Welcomes New Hotel Near the Convention Center

Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center

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South Texas Rules the Roost for Birding Tourism

When word got out last November of the surprise first-ever U.S. appearance by a South American bird in Corpus Christi, fans flocked to the city for a

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IMEX Frankfurt Wraps on a High Note

FRANKFURT, Germany.IMEX Frankfurt, held May 19-21 at the

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3 U.S. All-Inclusive Resorts That Cater to Corporate Groups

When planners hear the words “all-inclusive resorts,” they immediately think of Mexico and the Caribbean.The perception that these locations are the

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South Carolina Aloft Debuts in Unique Setting

GREENVILLE, N.C.Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced its fast-growing Aloft brand will soon debut in Greenville, South

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Marcus Cornelious

CHICAGO, Ill.The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago announced the appointment of

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From the Editor: Sky’s the Limit

Florida conjures images of every seaside postcard cliche, from picture-perfect beaches to impossibly staged sunsets amid stands of palm trees, from

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Ann Arbor: Where Great Minds Meet and Play

It’s not business as usual in Ann Arbor. It’s way better.  Ann Arbor is the ultimate spot to have a meeting. Not only will you find it filled

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Dream Big: California Leads the Way for Memorable Meetings

Leading on the most important issues of today and always providing diversity of choice, there’s a place for every meeting in California—and planners

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Site Selection & Inspection: Recalculating the Basics

If you drive or are a passenger in a car with a GPS, you have heard “recalculating” when the car goes in a not-expected direction. That's where we

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Hyatt Regency Lucknow Debuts in India

LUCKNOW, IndiaHyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt

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ESPA Leader Julie Brakenbury Details the Role of Event Service Profs in the Recovery

Event service professionals, who facilitate meetings and conventions as a liaison between facilities, destinations and meeting planners, have taken

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Spas

What with the ailing economy and perception issues surrounding corporate meetings, it’s little wonder if resort and destination spas, known for

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Industry Insiders Share All-Inclusive Meetings Trends

As all-inclusive properties in Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond trend toward luxury experiences, meeting groups are taking advantage of the added

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Cleveland IC Debuts Anti-Allergy Rooms

Claiming to be the “first wellness-themed InterContinental hotel in North America,” the InterContinental Suites Cleveland introduced anti

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Cleveland IC Debuts Anti-Allergy Rooms

Claiming to be the “first wellness-themed InterContinental hotel in North America,” the InterContinental Suites Cleveland introduced anti

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