Congratulations…your session has been chosen to be live streamed and you get to connect with the virtual audience! That means that you will

There are more distractions to take a virtual audience member’s attention away from your session than an in-person audience member. On top

Any speaker who addresses an audience has a commitment to create a connection with that audience. It is easiest to create that

I am very happy to see the perception of hybrid meetings shifting from “what are they” to “why do I need them?” I feel like

SAN JOSE, CALIF.Karolyn Kirchgesler, who currently leads Minnesota’s Visit Saint Paul CVB, is set to take the reins as CEO of

The Bently Reserve, a 14,000-square-foot, LEED-certified meeting venue in downtown San Francisco, named Ryaan Cantrell as event and sales coordinator

SYDNEYLoctated in Pyrmont, Sydney, 1888 Hotel is the newest property to launch by boutique hotel operator 8Hotels.1888 was the year that Kodak

SYRACUSE, N.Y.Officials of New Castle Hotels and Resorts and RHS Holdings, LLC, a Syracuse-based real estate development firm, have unveiled the

Tyler Davidson interviews Tony Lorenz, of bXb Online, about its new BOB.tv effort, which will aggregate meetings-focused content, organized by

Tyler Davidson interviews Tony Lorenz, of bXb Online, about its new BOB.tv effort, which will aggregate meetings-focused content, organized by

Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of the Providence Warwick CVB, was elected chair of Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) and

SPOKANE, Wash.Ground has broken on the expansion of the Spokane Convention Center, further evidence of the region's growth and ability to attract

 CHICAGO Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Integrated Clark Monroe, LLC

WASHINGTON, D.C. Melrose Georgetown Hotel has completed a multi-million dollar redesign that includes a renaming, a bold public space, a newly

IBIZA, SpainHard Rock International has announced the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, anticipated to open in May 2014, the first Hard Rock Hotel in Europe.

TEMPE, Ariz.Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced it has entered into a development agreement with USA Place, LLC, to develop a new hotel in

NAPA, Calif.The Meritage Resort and Spa has just opened a deck in its hillside of vineyards for special events and wine receptions. The vineyard deck

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