Live From PCMA CL 26: What's New in D.C

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Elliott L. Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC, at PCMA Convening Leaders 2026 to discover

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Elliott Ferguson

Hospitality Labor Costs Are on the Rise, Again

The cost of doing business is high and still going up.  In California, Las Vegas and Hawaii, hospitality employees are demanding higher wages to

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Hotel employee.

Live From PCMA CL 26: Orlando Keeps Growing

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Lisa Messina, chief sales officer for Visit Orlando, and Mike Tester, executive director for the Orange

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Terminal C at Orlando International Airport.

Destination Discovery

Join us for our final Destination Discovery webinar of the year! This engaging session features three standout destinations sharing why they’re the

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Destination Discovery

There are so many great destinations and properties to choose from for your next event that selecting the right one can feel overwhelming. That’

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Choose Chicago to Grow Global Meetings with New VP of Sales

Shakara Shelton was named the vice president of sales for Choose Chicago, effective January 9.In the role, Shelton will drive growth for Chicago

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Shakara Shelton

4 St. Louis Neighborhoods That Offer Great Offsite Options for Groups

St. Louis upped its meetings and conventions offering in a major way with the long-anticipated expansion of downtown’s America’s Center Convention

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Photo of a man walking through the Soulard District in St. Louis.

Phoenix’s Largest Hotel Appoints New General Manager

Daryl Rhead began his career with Marriott International in 2004, with his first on-property position at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco as an

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Daryl Rhead

Will Robots Soon Rule the Show Floor?

Among the 130,000 people wandering this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, it’s likely a good number of them

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robots

The Las Vegas Convention Center Concludes $600 Million Renovation: Here’s What’s New

The Las Vegas Convention Center completed a $600 million renovation to its legacy campus. The convention center’s owner and operator, Las Vegas

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 Las Vegas Convention Center ribbon cutting.

Accessible Action Steps for Taking Control of Physical and Mental Well-being

According to the American Psychiatric Association’s 2024 mental health survey, the last three years have seen anxiety among U.S. adults rise from 32

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Accessible Action Steps for Taking Control of Physical and Mental Well-being

Destination Discovery

Are you searching for a new, exciting destination to host your next meeting or event but not sure where to look? Look no further. Meetings Today

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Destination Discovery

In recent years, planners have been tasked with choosing new and untapped destinations for meetings and events, destinations that keep attendees

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The Z: In-Person Events Can Overcome Talent Acquisition Challenges and Generational Biases

Early in the morning on a Wednesday in October, while more than 17,000 meetings industry professionals swarmed the IMEX America tradeshow floor at

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The Z: In-Person Events Can Overcome Talent Acquisition Challenges and Generational Biases

Brand Breakdown of the 4 Largest Meetings-Focused Hotel Companies

It’s common for business travelers to put all their eggs in one basket when it comes to selecting a preferred brand for hotels and airlines. While

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Hotel Family Tree

Site Inspections of Event Spaces: A Strategic Approach

In early December, I conducted two site inspections for an event client, comparing a "stunning plug-and-play" venue against a "versatile blank canvas

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site visit by planner

Top Takeaways and Planner Insights From the 2026 Meetings Today Trends Survey

Watch this space for the results of our latest Meetings Today Trends Survey results!

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New Philly CC Event Services Director Talks Tips for Planners

New Pennsylvania Convention Center Director of Event Services Gabriella “Bella” DiSilvestro is bringing more than 10 years of high-impact event

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Bella DiSilvestro.

How Hotels are Acting on 2026 Meeting Trends

When the clock struck midnight on January 1, people around the world started making lists, namely new year resolutions. Members of the MICE industry

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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago grand ballroom.

Greater Palm Springs: Your Meeting Oasis Awaits

In Greater Palm Springs, meetings start with a breath of fresh air and plenty of sunshine. Surrounded by scenic mountain views, swaying palm trees

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Indian Wells Golf Resort