Charlotte Is a Forward-Looking Meetings Destination With Sustainability at the Fore

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a city primed for the future, with a population boom registering it as the fifth-fastest-growing major U.S. metro area

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Rendering of Howard R Levine Center for Education approach.

Industry Vet Launches International Hospitality Women’s Day

An oft-cited statistic about the gender composition of the meetings and events industry cites that more than 80% of planners are female, which is

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International Hospitality Women's Day logo.

Latest & Greatest: Coastal Mexico (May 2015)

Los Cabos The Cape, a Thompson Hotel will debut in June n the

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Bellagio's Spa Tower Transformation and Orange County's New Boutique Hotel

California Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton recently opened as Southern California’s only all-suite direct beachfront

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The Richland Queen Room

Cambria Hotels' Detroit Debut and More MidAmerican Property News

Illinois IHG Hotels & Resorts opened a new dual-branded property in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont. Located within five minutes of one of

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InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile CREDIT IHG

Sports lore runs deep in Pennsylvania

In 1878, “Bud” Fowler, from New Castle, Pa., first broke the color barrier in professional baseball. (Jackie Robinson’s 1947

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5 Unique Event Venues in New York State

The latest total solar eclipse, taking place April 8, will be one of the most dramatic in recent memory, briefly turning afternoon into night across

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The Otesaga Resort and Otsego Lake aerial view

Off-season settings deliver group values

For planners that keep encountering top-tier properties and destinations that seem just a bit out of their budgetary reach, it might not be where

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Oklahoma gets groups in the sporting spirit

Few destinations do a kick-off event better than the Sooner State, at the meeting venue, in hospitality—and on the gridiron and other arenas of

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Rhode Island is all the rage as it continues to evolve

Rhode Island might be a charming and storied destination that conjures images of sailing and elegant mansions in Newport, and hallowed grounds of

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Chicago Is Making a Comeback. How the City Is Set Up for Meetings and Events Success

The winds are changing in the Windy City. After a difficult few years following the pandemic, demand and interest in Chicago as a meetings and events

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Chicago Riverwalk

Los Cabos Continues Hurricane Comeback

LOS CABOS, MexicoWhile the extensive and widespread damage caused by Hurricane Odile remains clearly visible, substantial restoration progress has

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Disneyland Resort Offers Endless Opportunities for Magical Meetings and Events

When a meeting planner wishes upon a star, perhaps they’re asking for perfect weather during their event, or a walkable destination with everything

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World of Color Dessert Party, Disney California Adventure Park

Los Angeles Tourism Numbers Nearing 2019 Levels—With Major Events on the Way

Los Angeles Tourism announced that tourism to Los Angeles County generated $34.5 billion in total business sales in 2022, reaching 91% of 2019’s

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Photo of Adam Burke speaking at Visit California event.

4 Questions Event Pros Should Ask the Chef

What are you feeding your meeting attendees? How you handle menus plays a big role in how people perceive your event. Attendees who can’t eat what

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Positively Cleveland Launches New Destination Brand

CLEVELANDPositively Cleveland, the convention and visitors bureau for Cleveland, recently announced a new destination brand, presented new plans for

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Florida's varied attractions allow attendees to let loose

It starts with the theme parks, but after that the sky's the limit when it comes to Florida attractions. Come to think of it, even the sky is

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TWA Hotel Debuts at JFK Airport

The restoration of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 former Trans World Airlines terminal is finally complete and the

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How an ‘Accidental Career’ Birthed Andrea Michaels’ Extraordinary Events

Extraordinary Events President Andrea Michaels has taken a leading

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4 Reasons to Book California’s Inland Empire for Your Next Meeting

In 2020, California was more restrictive than most as a result of the pandemic. But as the state aims to

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