The U.S. meetings industry is firing on all cylinders, further bolstering its role as a vital segment of the national economy, according to a new Economic Significance Survey conducted by Oxford Economics.

Dallas officials are conflicted over whether to allow the NRA to hold its annual convention in the city following the Parkland school shooting.

Social media channels are a key strategic marketing choice for meeting and event planners.

Ashford Hospitality Prime is buying Florida's Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for $171 million.

Caesars Entertainment is instituting a new policy that requires security personnel to make a visual inspection of guest rooms once a day.

MGM Resorts International's ARIA Resort & Casino opened a 200,000-square-foot, $170 million meeting space expansion.

Patrick Geschwind was named interim president and CEO of Visit KC following Ronnie Burt's resignation.

Hyatt Regency Bethesda completed a comprehensive, $37 million renovation. The Bethesda, Md., hotel's 390 guest rooms, facade, lobby, meeting and event spaces underwent an extensive transformation, along with the addition of The Rooftop Downtown Bethesda, a brand-new event space crowning the hotel.

Dawn Ullrich, president and CEO of Houston First Corp. was dismissed February 13, 2018, a week after announcing her plans to retire.

The Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel opened east of Downtown Los Angeles, offering 288 guest rooms and suites and a local tech twist.