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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5 Meetings Contract Challenges and Solutions for Uncertain Times

Meeting professionals are living in interesting times, as economic and political uncertainty have resulted in a general malaise in the industry.We

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A Global Effort to Future-Proof Tourism and Biz Travel at DI's Annual

A record-breaking 2,033 attendees from 27 countries and territories convened in Chicago at McCormick Place for Destinations International’s Annual

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Geopolitics, Tech and Community Input Impacting DMOs

The global travel and events landscape is growing more complex, and with it, the roles of destination organizations. This is decidedly clear in

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Kerr County Floods Ravage Central Texas: Here’s How You Can Help

A massive flood rapidly swept across areas surrounding Texas’ Guadalupe River July 4, stranding thousands of Kerr County residents and causing 120

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Terramar DMC Mourns Sudden Loss of Industry Leader

Terramar DMC, a global destination management company with a large presence in Mexico, announced the sudden passing of Managing Director Lee Chipman

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Destination Dayton President and CEO Announces Retirement

Destination Dayton’s longtime president and CEO, Jacquelyn Powell, announced that she would be stepping down from the role after 32 years. Powell

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Visit Greensboro Appoints New President and CEO

The Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority named Anthony Cordo as the new president and CEO of Visit Greensboro. Cordo will

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How Anaheim Keeps Its Large Meetings Sustainable

While the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) is the largest convention center on the West Coast, it also looms large in the world of sustainable meeting

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TSA Ends ‘Shoes-Off’ Security Policy. Are More Changes to Come?

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new TSA screening policy that allows passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep

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Executive Director of Visit Omaha Set to Retire July 31

The executive director of Visit Omaha, Deborah Ward, announced that she will retire on July 31 following more than 18 years at the DMO and five years

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What Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Meetings Industry

On July 4, President Trump signed into law his signature piece of legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill is likely to have major

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New and Renovated Southern Event Venues and Hotel Properties (June 2025)

FloridaSkyBeach Resort, a beachfront resort on the southern tip of St

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Tibetan Wellness, Waterfront Views and More Global Property News

BelizeFort George Hotel & Spa announced the opening of its new

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New Build Hotels, Corporate Wellness Programs and More Upgrades and Openings in MidAmerica

IllinoisUnveiling its 70,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art casino experience in November 2024, the

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Meet in Seattle, Mother Nature’s City

 Hold your next meeting where nature and city intertwine. Shaped by its natural surroundings, Seattle’s vibrant and compact downtown offers

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L.A.’s Campus Has Meeting Planners Talking

It’s easy to see why L.A. continues to be a popular choice for meetings. The Los Angeles Convention Campus offers top-tier meeting space, nearby

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What’s New at Orlando World Center Marriott

Orlando has the distinction of having the largest Marriott in the world with 2,010-rooms and suites with the Orlando World Center Marriott just 1.5

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Wolfgang Puck Catering’s 10-Minute Restaurant Resets the Event F&B Bar

It’s all about immersive experiences these days in the business events universe, and while having great F&B has become the expectation, the best

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