Unveiling the Ideal Meeting Destination: Why Planners Should Choose Ocean City, MD

In the realm of event planning, selecting the perfect location can make or break a gathering's success.

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Where Meetings Meet Fun—Discover Lancaster

With more than 1 million square feet of combined meeting space and over 8,000 overnight rooms, Lancaster County has the accommodations you’ve been

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Take It Outdoors! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Invites Groups to Perfect Their Outdoor Meetings and Events

Whether it’s an executive meeting, teambuilding event, reception or dinner, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin—with more than 100,000 square feet

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Take Your Meetings to the Next Level in Dallas

It’s not hard to get why Dallas is one of America’s top convention cities and has been named the No. 1 business-friendly city in the country. Dallas

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The Most Popular Hotels for Meetings and Events in Eastern Iowa

Meetings traveling to Eastern Iowa can avail themselves of some great group properties that are ready to meet and exceed the expectations of planners

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3 Luxury Resort Trends to Watch in 2024

Last year was the year of meetings roaring back following a tough stretch from 2020-2022. Despite the setback in group business—or maybe because of

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Renovations and New Meeting Experiences at Historic Western Hotels and Event Venues

ColoradoThe historic Denver Union Station, located in the heart of

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Destinations International Shifts From EDI to Social Inclusion Initiatives and Names Chief Inclusion Officer

Destinations International (DI), the world’s largest membership

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A Brand New Texas Convention Center and More Southern Hotel News

CaribbeanAfter suffering one of the area’s most devastating hurricane seasons in 2017, the Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin

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Hotel News and Updates from Chicago, South Dakota and Wisconsin

 IllinoisThe largest hotel group in South Korea, Lotte Hotels and

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Recent Global Hotel Openings and Dubai's Highly Anticipated Lifestyle Destination

AustraliaIn Western Australia, the much-anticipated Hilton Garden Inn has opened its doors in the seaside town of Busselton. Located just a short

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Historic Eastern Property Updates and a New Meetings Program

Massachusetts Southbridge’s Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center was rebranded to the Wellsworth Hotel.  The change of name, brand

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No Hidden Agenda Episode #22: Wellness Trends

Wellness trends are evolving within the events industry! Kristine Iverson, Founder & Visionary of CROW Practice, joins us to share some of the

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The Top Insights and Results From the 2024 Meetings Today Trends Survey

Anyone who’s filled their gas tank or bought a gallon of milk at the grocery store knows that inflation has been taking a major bite out of budgets.

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Visit Orlando Names Tammy McCormick Director of Destination Experience

Visit Orlando announced the appointment of Tammy McCormick as director of destination experience. In her role, McCormick will lead Visit Orlando’s

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The Necessity of Renewal: Taking a Break to Get to Your Breakthrough

Season 5, Episode 2Guest: Haydee Antezana, CEO, Haydee Antezana InternationalWhen your soul feels

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How Corporate Meetings Are Reflecting a Radically Different Business Environment

The foundation of how we work was rocked by the pandemic, with many working at home either all or part of the time. This still-unfolding revolution

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How Marquee Events and Major Investments Are Boosting the Global Draw of Las Vegas

“Sometimes it takes a grand madness to have the vision to build a place we’ve never experienced before,” said U2 lead singer Bono in a behind-the-

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Event Production Network Welcomes New President and Board Members

The Event Production Network (EPN) welcomed Brad Poarch as its new president and announced its 2024 board members. Poarch is the CEO of Oklahoma City

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