Gamification is one of the hot trends in the meetings industry, but what exactly is it? Simply put, gamification is the use of game mechanics in a

Marc and Darlynne Menkin of San Diego’s Where You Want To Be Tours are experts on what it takes to organize and run a successful scavenger hunt

MIAMI Carnival Cruise Lines announced that it has implemented a program to significantly enhance emergency power capabilities, introduce new fire

ST. LOUISFor 32 years, the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) has promoted unique meeting experiences at its worldwide member

NEENAH, Wis.  Cobblestone Hotels has announced the opening of its Cobblestone Inn and Suites and Convention Center in Bottineau, North Dakota.

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BOSTONThe Boston Marathon bombings on Monday led to a temporary evacuation of one Boston hotel, while another lodging heightened its security in the

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Upon the completion of an extensive $30-million renovation, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa will unveil its

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DALLASApril 16, 2013 - Hyatt Regency Dallas announced completion of the $50 million makeover and upgrade of its 1,120 guest rooms, bathrooms and

HOUSTONBenchmark Hospitality International has announced that The Chattanoogan, a Benchmark Hotel in Chattanooga, Tenn., has completed the

CHICAGO Ultima Hospitality announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area

SAN DIEGOThe Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown hotel, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, recently completed a $5.8 million

DALLAS MPI has named Paul Van Deventer president and CEO of the association following a long search.Van Deventer, who will assume the position April

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The profession of meeting planning has been forged through the fire of the Great Recession and government and corporate scandals over the past few

By Jim McCaul, courtesy of myDMAI.orgFresh faces and established destination marketing leaders are set to lead the Destination Marketing Association

BREWSTER, Mass.Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club on Cape Cod has announced the re-launch of the Mansion side of the resort, part of a $40 million

ALEXANDRIA, Va. The American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) has published standard E2772 on sustainable accommodations,

HOUSTON Progress on Houston’s second convention center hotel has reached new milestones with the completion of the development agreement to