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Nobu Hotel Chicago and 3 More Midwest Hotels Are Officially Welcoming Guests

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in Mid-America.

Virtual Floral Arrangement Classes Have Arrived!

Groups participating in the Virtual Floral Design Experience learn the fundamentals of floral care and design, along with step-by-step instructions for cutting, arranging and styling arrangements in various vase sizes and styles. Read more.

ALHI CEO Dominguez on the Back to Business Experiential Forum

Michael Dominguez, CEO of ALHI (Associated Luxury Hotels International), brought meeting planners to the Omni Dallas Hotel for a one-day showcase of what their events may look like after the industry awakens from its COVID-19 slumber.

Back to Business Experiential Forum With ALHI: One Editor’s Experience With Face-to-Face Meetings

Tyler Davidson traveled to the Omni Dallas Hotel to participate in ALHI’s Back to Business Experiential Forum, which acted as a laboratory to demonstrate how in-person events can be staged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why Learning Your DEI Certifications Can Promote Supplier Diversity

The historical context, current resources and five best practices to help you develop a supplier diversity plan as part of your overall DEI, or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, strategy.

Cvent Execs Talk Trends and CONNECT Virtual

Top Cvent execs Brian Ludwig and David Quattrone talk with Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson about how the meetings tech giant pivoted to virtual for its big annual conference and is expecting 40,000 attendees. Also, discover their predictions about the direction of the meetings industry.

Meetings Today eHandbook Bookshelf

Boost your essential meeting and event planning powers via our free eHandbooks, available in the Meetings Today eBookshelf.

Speaking Up, Office Politics, and Unapologetic Ambition

What winning strategies have two of the industry’s most accomplished women applied to their career journeys? Annette Gregg, Senior Vice President, Experience at Meeting Professionals International and Jenn Artura, Senior Director, Global Events & Incentive Programs at Veritas Technologies LLC., discuss how leaning into office politics, engaging sponsors with intention, and boldly creating self-visibility have been key to their professional advancement.

6 South Texas Destinations for Drive-To Meetings

Drive-to meetings are making a comeback during the COVID-19 pandemic. See how Texas-based groups can make the most of their home state for business.

How CVBs Are Using Virtual Tech to Help Meeting Planners Scout Destinations

From 360 virtual reality tours of convention centers to virtual FAMs and wellness workshops, CVBs have creatively marketed their destinations for meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.