Traveling Without Real ID? It’s Going to Cost You, Maybe

Just a short 20 years after Congress passed the Real ID Act, which codified the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation of higher security standards for

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The 30 Best Photos From Meetings Today LIVE! South in New Orleans

Meetings Today LIVE! South kicked off November 16 in Big Easy style. Held through November 19 at the 483-room Royal Sonesta New Orleans, the event

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Meetings Today Live! South group photo at The National WWII Museum.

Javits Convention Center’s New Sales Director Reimagines Strategy

Hospitality veteran Justin Horwitz was named director of sales at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Horwitz has 14 years of experience in

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Justin Horwitz

The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club Appoints East Coast Hotel Veteran as General Manager

The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection announced a new general manager, William (Bill) Bunce. He will oversee all day-to-day

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William Bunce

Meetings Today LIVE! South Gives Attendees the Authentic New Orleans Experience

Meetings Today LIVE! South kicked off November 16 in Big Easy style, headquartered in a luxury hotel that embodies the festive joie de vivre of New

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Meetings Today Live! South attendees get the authentic Mardi Gras experience.

Wilmington and Beaches CVB Hires New Senior Sales Manager

Wilmington and Beaches CVB welcomed Genia Artis as its new senior sales manager for corporate and sports markets.  Artis is well-suited for the

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Genia Artis.

10 Products to Help Reduce Stress and Stay Relaxed

As the 2025 event calendar is nearing its end, meeting and event planners can use their time around the holidays to rest and recharge with the help

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3 Trends Reinventing High-End Group Dining Experiences at Hotels and Resorts

The meetings and events industry has been in an era of reinvention for half a decade, kickstarted by a pandemic pause that left industry

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Wildflower Farms Dine Clay Cuisine.

Veteran Speaker Makes Quite a ‘Splash’ by Setting Guinness World Record

 If you think speaking in front of a large audience is scary, try swimming through 21 miles of frigid, shark-inhabited waters in the dead of

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The Intentional Leader: Balancing Ambition With Authenticity

Season 6, Episode 11 Guest: Nicola Kastner, CEO, Event Leaders Exchange (ELX)Nicola Kastner, CEO of Event

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Executive Meetings Will Be Even More Expensive in 2026

So far this year, significant job cuts at many large companies have contributed to a drop in domestic leisure travel; U.S. government policy has

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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Debuts $300 Million Transformation

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino unveiled a $300 million renovation to its 3,969 guest rooms and suites, which are now available to book.  During the

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MGM king guest room.

Why LinkedIn’s Recent Algorithm Shift Changes Everything for Meeting Planners

For years, professionals have been told to master the LinkedIn game: post at optimal times, use the right hashtags, chase engagement metrics. That

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Farzanah Johnson to Lead National Sales, Northeast at The Broadmoor

The Broadmoor—a 784 guest room resort in Colorado Springs—announced Farzanah Johnson as director of national sales for the Northeast region.  In

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How the Northern Lakes of Italy Were Designed for Meetings and Incentives

As a collective landscape, the Northern Lakes of Italy seemed specifically designed as a palette for meetings and incentives. Meetings Today

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Lake Como Villa D Este.

How an Event Services Team Can Help Meetings Hit Their Goals

Business event planning is equal parts strategy and art, such that even the most well-organized meetings can face last-minute surprises. Whether it’s

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Image of colorful Mexican dancers in San Antonio.

Multimillion-Dollar Renovation at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Is Underway

Soaring 40 stories above San Diego, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego completed a full redesign of its 33-story Seaport Tower. The property’s

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Manchester Grand Hyatt deluxe grand suite dining area.

Experiential Events Are What’s Trending for 2026 Meetings

The landscape for meetings, incentives, conferences and events in 2026 is giving new meaning to the old saying “money can’t buy happiness.” For

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5 Essential Meetings Logistics Contract Tips

Event professionals increasingly need to negotiate explicit

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Feds Set to Throttle Service at 40 Major U.S. Airports

The FAA ordered a 10% cut in flights at major U.S. airports it said is intended to ease pressure on air traffic controllers during the government

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