Chicago’s Recent Accolades and Major Meetings Developments

Lake Michigan sometimes sends gusts of cold air through the “Windy City,” but Chicago’s well-known nickname was not inspired by its weather.During

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O’Hare International Airport. Credit: Chicago Department of Aviation, courtesy of SOM and Norviska

One Take on How Women's Leadership Has Evolved in the Meetings Industry

Over the past 35 years in the workforce, leadership norms didn’t evolve in ways that welcomed women; they evolved through the pressure, presence and

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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to Get New Space for Executive Gatherings

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced on March 4 that it will unveil a new space for executive gatherings later this year.  Lusso Lounge will

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Lusso Lounge living room rendering. Credit: The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

How Elizabeth Blau Elevated Culinary Las Vegas and Women in the Industry

Three decades ago, buffets ruled the Las Vegas table. Transformation into today’s global culinary capital began in 1992 when Wolfgang Puck brought

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Elizabeth Blau at Honey Salt. Credit: Kathy Tran

WITT Releases New Wellness Credential for Meeting Planners

Wellness nowadays is not an option, it’s a core expectation,” said Oxana Spivey, vice president of wellness standards and education at Wellness in

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Movement that grounds the body and sharpens the mind.

Set Sail for History and Southern Hospitality in Savannah

Savannah, Georgia’s signature Spanish moss, dangling from the oak trees shading its many public squares, dance in the wind while palm trees line the

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Forsyth Park

Courtney Stanley on Women's Empowerment in the Meetings Industry

Courtney Stanley, host of Meetings Today's Dare to Interrupt podcast, has championed women's empowerment in the meetings and events industry for more

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Courtney Stanley

Courtney Stanley Explores Women’s Issues in the Meetings and Events Industry

When it comes to empowering women in the meetings industry, Courtney Stanley, host of the Dare to Interrupt podcast (produced by Meetings Today), is

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Series of three photos of Courtney Stanley.

Come to Meet, Stay to Discover 

Lancaster County is where exceptional venues meet unmatched value. Located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, Lancaster County offers a rare blend of

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Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

HERE, EVENTS HAVE SYNERGY AND SUN-ERGY

When you host your event at MGM Resorts, your attendees will gather in spaces powered largely by renewable energy, with state-of-the-art energy

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Mandalay Bay

Meet Phoenix: A Global Host and a City on the Rise

In Phoenix, ambition has an origin story. The saying goes that “the desert made us do it.” For meetings and conventions, the desert makes more than

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Papago Park in Phoenix

The Art of Meeting in Dallas

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Dallas Museum of Art

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Ushers in Next Generation of Meetings with $275 Million Expansion and Renovation

Get ready for something truly spectacular at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin! The resort is gearing up to unveil its brand-new event space,

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort first floor pre-function area rendering.

California Women in Hospitality: Smart, Confident, Customer-Focused

You might know that 2026 marks the 40th year that the United States has recognized March as Women’s History Month. But did you know that Women’s

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Caesars’ Vice President of Meeting Operations Talks Attendee Safety

Chris Skelding joined Caesars Entertainment in the new position of vice president of meeting operations, bringing with him more than 25 years of

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Chris Skelding

With Its Convention Center Closed, Austin Gets Creative to Host Citywides

With the Austin Convention Center closed from April 2025 to early 2029 for a $1.6-billion ground-up rebuild and expansion, the mega-event SXSW has

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Austin skyline

Northeastern Blizzard Wrecks Business Travel Nationwide

A winter storm for the ages came through the Northeastern U.S. in late February, shutting down most of the region on both February 23 and 24. 

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Smarter F&B: Balancing Cost, Care and Experience

With rising costs and increasing expectations, planners are being asked to do more with less — especially when it comes to food and beverage. 

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Here's Why Planners Should Post Comments on LinkedIn

Since I started writing this LinkedInsights column last September, we’ve covered

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LinkedInsights: The Case for Commenting on LinkedIn