South Upgrades + Openings

AlabamaAscent Hospitality acquired the 292-room Huntsville Marriott at the Space &

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Creativity knows no bounds at luxuriously artsy hotels

For hoteliers, few assets can match the versatility and impact of a thoughtfully conceived art program.Picture lobbies, common areas, guest rooms and

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Convention centers design for a sense of place

Once generic and removed from their surroundings, many convention centers are striving to reflect and showcase their locations instead of shutting

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Farm-fresh gatherings enhance Midwest agendas

A farm-to-table event is a natural addition to any group itinerary, as the execution of one—like most meetings—relies on teamwork and

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Irving Convention Center Hotel Breaks Ground

IRVING, TexasThe long-awaited Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas headquarter hotel will take a major step towards opening its doors, when

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Marriott Continues European Expansion

Europe will see more Marriott-branded properties opening in the next few years as Marriott International expects to double its portfolio by 2020.

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Global Upgrades & Openings (April 2017)

ChinaThe St. Regis Changsha opened as the hotel brand’s

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DC Makes Push for Tech Meetings

Long a center of association and government organizations and meetings, Washington, D.C., is logging into the technology sector with a push to draw

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East Upgrades & Openings (April 2017)

ConnecticutThe Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale University completed

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Michael Jokovich

MAUI, HawaiiAndaz Maui at Wailea Resort announced the appointment of

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OKC Edges Closer to New Convention Center

Oklahoma City is a step closer to its new downtown convention center. The Oklahoma City Council voted and approved the preliminary report for the $

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MidAmerica Upgrades & Openings (April 2017)

IndianaDoubleTree by Hilton Evansville debuted on the city’s

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Howard Givner

NEW YORKGrass Roots Meetings & Events US appointed Howard Givner as new Managing

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Shattering Conventions: Mutants on Trial at S.D. Comic Fest

Mutants. In so many Marvel Comics and summer blockbusters they can read minds, walk through walls and harness the forces of magnetism to destroy the

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Philanthropy is a way of life for Tammi Runzler

After working for Visit Orlando in senior sales positions for more than 11 years, and plying her trade in the Orlando hospitality community before

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KiKi L’Italien

CEO & Founder, Amplified Growth; Association Chat (

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Martin Greenwood

LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz.The Wigwam named Martin Greenwood vice president, managing director and

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Tech Byte: AlliedPRA and Kapow Partner Up

AlliedPRA and Kapow have partnered to offer a platform that helps secure client events during major conventions and tradeshows.Together, AlliedPRA, a

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Walter F. Nemeth, CPCE

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland

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Expert Insight: David Merrell Talks Design Trends

David Merrell, AOO Events’ CEO and creative director, let us in on some of the top trends in the event industry. Food and beverage still reigns

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