Destinations International Launches Program for Next Generation Tourism Professionals

In an effort to support the next generation of students who are interested in pursuing a career in travel, tourism and hospitality, Destinations

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Students and teacher in a classroom.

How Amex GBT M&E Uses AI for Its Own Meetings

It might be a terrible pun, but it’s true: In 2025, Amex GBT Meetings & Events had one of its most eventful years ever. The September purchase of

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$200 Million Redesign Set for Green Valley Ranch Near Las Vegas; Dual-Branded Hotel Debuts in Vegas

Colorado Limelight Portfolio’s newest property, Limelight Boulder,

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Green Valley Ranch outdoor space

Taking Off: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, Balance Work and Play

The “bleisure” buzzword that had meeting planners questioning its meaning not so long ago has now earned itself a permanent place in planner

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Two sandcastles sit on a sandy beach with the ocean water in the background

Paradise Reimagined in Cancún and Multimillion-Dollar Renovation in Orlando Take Flight

GeorgiaHotel Phoenix is set to debut in Atlanta in December 2025. The hotel’

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Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg guest room.

How Event Technology Transforms Meetings Into Business Drivers

In today’s meetings landscape, attendance goes beyond simply being in the room. It’s about creating moments that capture attention, spark emotion and

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Photo of a woman wearing goggles to participate in a virtual reality activation.

W New York—Union Square's $100 Million Reinvention Plus More New and Renovated News: Eastern U.S.

New York  W New York–Union Square embarked on a $100 million room-to-

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W New York Union Square

10 Restaurants in Indiana That Cater to Convention Groups

Indiana is acclaimed for its agriculture, but many acres away from its farms, the state’s two largest cities are recognized for their Hoosier

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Mel's Speakeasy entryway

5 Best Practices for Creating Authentic Destination Experiences at Receptions

One of the greatest joys and responsibilities of our work as meeting professionals is bringing a destination to life for attendees.An event reception

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Image of MPI WEC reception under an atrium in St. Louis.

City of Memphis Buys Convention-Headquarters Hotel, Starts Full Renovation

In a bid to boost its convention and tradeshow market, the City of Memphis has spent $22 million to purchase the largest hotel in the city: the 600-

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Trends in Convention Center Design, Amenities and Experiences

In August 2024, ASM Global, the operator of more than 80 convention centers, merged with Legends Hospitality, the manager of more than 350 stadiums,

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How to Use Low and Shoulder Seasons in Desert Destinations

It’s a dry heat.Yeah, we’ve all heard that one about desert destinations before. However, business-event planners shouldn’t tune out when places like

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Pima Air Space Museum panoramic

Destination-wide Cookbook Is a Love Letter to Orlando

Orlando is a world-renowned destination known to many as the “theme park capital of the world.” From the magic of Walt Disney World to the recently

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Photos from Orlando's Kitchen.

NYC Likely to Have Vegas-Style Casino Resort Open by April

Already in operation as a “racino,” Resorts World New York City (RWNYC), set 10 minutes outside JFK International Airport in Queens and 35 minutes

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Bradenton Provides a Fresh Florida Experience for Groups

The future is ripe with possibility for meetings and conventions in the Bradenton area, arguably one of southwest Florida’s best-kept secrets.Just a

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Pool at Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa

How Visit Milwaukee and San Francisco Travel Add a Human Touch to AI

The epochal launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 catapulted the world into a new digital era, with artificial intelligence at its core. ChatGPT

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LeRoy Butler poses in front of a Milwaukee mural for Ask LeRoy. Credit: Visit Milwaukee

Fairfax, Virginia, Meetings Industry Veteran Dean Miller to Retire

Meetings and hospitality industry veteran Dean Miller, national sales manager for

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Dean Miller standing in the foreground of the National Museum of the United States Army.

How Visit KC and VisitNorfolk Are Balancing AI With Authenticity

The epochal launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 catapulted the world into a new digital era, with artificial intelligence at its core. ChatGPT

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Downtown Kansas City skyline. CREDIT Michael Edwards-Visit KC

The Real Meeting Is After the Meeting

Ignite Your ArtistryIn Dallas, creativity is the main event. And it all starts with the beating heart of downtown: Dallas’ nationally-ranked Arts

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Five people enjoy Dallas night life.