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

DMO Vet Al Hutchinson Launches Consultancy In Step With the Times

Al Hutchinson is a meetings and events industry leader with more than 30 years of experience primarily in the destination marketing organization (DMO

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Bishop-McCann Ups Incentives Effort Via MTI Events Acquisition

Global meetings, events and incentives company Bishop-McCann is bolstering

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Group-Friendly Michelin Guide Restaurants in the Québec City and Montréal Guide

Following its 2022 Canadian debut in Toronto and Vancouver, the Michelin Guide expanded to Québec this year. Introduced in 1900 by brothers Andre and

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The Z: 4 Tips for Intentional Conversations That Lead to Real Connections

Communication hasn’t always been easy for me, but to be a journalist, I knew I had to change that.College was a safe place for me to figure it all

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The Z: 4 Tips for Intentional Conversations That Lead to Real Connections

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa Names New GM

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa appointed Colin Mills as the new general manager of the property. Mills brings a 25-year career with

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Why These 4 Nashville Properties Are Considered the ‘Top Meeting Hotels’ in the Country

When many people think of Nashville, their minds quickly go to the city’s music attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and

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Downtown Nashville

How Greater Palm Springs Invests in Sustainability

While Greater Palm Springs is currently in the midst of what many call an economic and hospitality boom, the destination is also engaged in a variety

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Meetings Contracts Certification Features Industry Heavyweights

While producing engaging in-person events that feature the latest high-concept design and content elements is certainly something to aspire to, the

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New Partnership Aims to Amplify Indigenous Tourism

The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), the only

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Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International and Sherry L. Rupert (Paiute/Washoe), CEO of AIANTA

The Culture Shift: Unmask Leadership by Meeting People Where They Really Are

Season 6, Episode 7Featured Guest: Pamela Brunson, President, Wolfgang Puck CateringWhat does real leadership look

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Taking Off: Meetings Are Up in Alexandria, Virginia—Here's Why

Just five miles from the nation’s capital, planners may be surprised by what waits across the Potomac River.  Leisure travelers and meeting

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Why a New Tax Law May Be a Boon to Associations

Business event planners, and especially association planners, potentially have a valuable new tool to drive attendance and revenue for their meetings

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Incentives Company One10 Acquires Tech Firm Whistle

One10 LLC, which offers software solutions in the incentives, travel and events industries, acquired Whistle, a St. Louis-based employee engagement

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New GBTA Poll Reflects Growing Uncertainty in Business Travel Industry

According to a new poll from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), optimism across the business travel sector has continued to decline as U.

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How Irving, Texas, Excels in Its Wellness Offerings for Groups

Long a hub of Fortune 500 corporations and more recently emerging as an entertainment center, Irving, Texas, is also well-versed in wellness options

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Why Irving, Texas, Excels in Wellness and Hyper-Personalization

 Visit Irving Executive Director Maura Gast explains how this Dallas Metroplex meetings destination is making strides in

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