The 2025 Meetings Trendsetters Stoking the Fire in the Events Industry

Meetings Today's annual Meetings Trendsetters list recognizes 20 outstanding individuals who have made an outsized impact in the meetings, events,

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Meetings Today Trendsetters 2025

Luxury Within Reach: Discover Elevated Meetings in Ocean City, Maryland

As planners face rising expectations from attendees demanding memorable experiences, high-end amenities and elevated environments, it’s easy to

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Ocean City, MD

So Many Reasons to Choose Hilton Orlando for Your Next Meeting or Event—Including Proximity to Universal’s New Epic Universe!

Hilton Orlando continues to shine as one of the premier event destinations in the country—earning a coveted spot once again on the 2025 CVENT list of

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Marriott Bonvoy Events Unlocks Exceptional Meetings Across the Caribbean and Latin America

Meeting planners play a crucial role in selecting the perfect venue, a decision that lays the foundation for a successful and impactful event. As

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Memorable Meetings in Downtown Salt Lake City

Many convention hotels have the flexible space to host your event. Several have in-house services to bring your program to life. Some are even

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The Grand America Hotel courtyard

Meet LA: Creative Experiences & Exclusive Offers

Why does Los Angeles attract meetings like no other destination? It’s simple: it’s the Capital of Creativity. LA offers planners unmatched variety:

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Private Wellness Sanctuaries, Brand Debuts and More Global New and Renovated Updates

From historic landmarks to island wellness retreats, these hotels offer enhanced experiences for group travel and events across Argentina, France,

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Recoleta Grand, Buenos Aires, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

A Multi-Million Dollar Expansion, All-Inclusive Resorts and More South New and Renovated Updates

From St. Lucia to Tulsa, discover the latest hotel openings, brand transformations and major renovations boosting meetings and incentive travel

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Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa. Credit: Hyatt Hotels

Beach Resorts, Tropicana Updates and More New and Renovated Property News in the East

Discover the latest hotel upgrades across Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. From refreshed guest rooms and new dining venues to expanded

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No Hidden Agenda: Discover the Best Meeting Spaces in Kissimmee!

In this episode of No Hidden Agenda, Sarah Soliman takes you on a tour of Kissimmee’s top hotels that go above and beyond for event planners and

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How South Texas Events Offer Up-Close Encounters With History

San Antonio's Witte Museum is celebrating history—and making its own—in a variety of ways this year and in 2026.Founded in 1926 with a focus on South

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Anaheim Launches an Immersive Tradeshow Booth and Re-Ups NAMM

Jumping headlong to promote what is branded a “

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Mike Waterman cutting the ribbon on Visit Anaheim's new tradeshow booth at IPW.

Longtime Visit Savannah Chief Sales Officer Announces Retirement

Visit Savannah announced the upcoming retirement of its chief sales officer of 15 years, Jeff Hewitt, effective December 31.Hewitt joined Visit

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4 Issues Ailing the Associations Segment in 2025

The associations segment

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Mid-Year Trends: What’s Working (and What’s Not) in 2025

Join industry experts for a comprehensive mid-year analysis of the events industry in 2025. As the landscape evolves, we’ll explore which predicted

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BCD Meetings & Events Launches 2025 Sustainability Guide

Many meeting and event profs tout sustainability as one of the most pressing issues of the moment. But it’s harder to find companies that walk the

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Bryan Griffin Appointed New President and CEO of VISIT Florida

Bryan Griffin has been appointed the new president and CEO of VISIT Florida following a recommendation made by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and

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DMO Vet Al Hutchinson Launches New ‘Enterprise’

Destination management organization (DMO) veteran Al Hutchinson, who left his role leading Visit Baltimore at the end of June, has launched AVH

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How Good, Old-Fashioned Hyper-Personalization Fuels Irving’s Conventions Service

As technology trends unequivocally demonstrate, hyper-personalization is the way of the future. Consumers experience it in almost every modern

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Luxury Redefined: Gritty Lessons in Incentives From Riding Castle to Castle in France’s Loire Valley

To design epic event experiences, you must be comfortable with being uncomfortable.In late June, I found myself trotting through the Loire Valley in

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Luxury Redefined: Gritty Lessons in Incentives From Riding Castle to Castle in France’s Loire Valley