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Several Hotel Companies Raise Planner Commissions

Several small, independent hotel companies have raised commission rates to third-party planners, just…
Dream Hotel Group Offers 12% Commissions

Dream Hotel Group, which owns Dream Hotels, Time Hotels and Unscripted Hotels, is…
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Sleek Sophistication Meets Modern Meetings at The Post Oak

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is the city’s newest destination and singular mixed-use…
From the Beginning to Now—The History of Earth Day

We celebrate Earth Day each year. But how did it become a universal…
Hyatt Deliberates Commission Cuts to Planners

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is viewing the overall, long-term financial impacts as it decides…
Celebrate Earth Day Across the U.S.

Celebrations of Earth Day have mushroomed since 1970, and communities across America are…

Destinations

Find Your Next Thrill in San Diego

San Diego has become the ideal mix of casual with class. Though it’s known for its sand-in-your-toes, beach-town vibe, business is no stranger to the city—from plenty of hotels offering ample meeting space…

Smart Dispatch: Eat, Play, Love

I checked in at Innisbrook—A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort in the Tampa area for…

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Mohegan Sun–The One Stop Destination

At Mohegan Sun, the possibilities are endless. Situated along the Thames River in southern Connecticut,…

New York State: A Seasonal Sensation

Shopping for a meeting destination is like shopping for a wardrobe: Certain clothing items are…

The Meeting Moshers & Crushers of Convention Tour Anaheim

Last week, Visit Anaheim launched a new tourism campaign with a cast of uncommon characters that showcase to meeting professionals all the city has to offer.

Louisiana: Spirits on the Bayou

It’s no secret that Louisiana plates up some of the most delectable food on the…

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Mohegan Sun–The One Stop Destination

At Mohegan Sun, the possibilities are endless. Situated along the Thames River in southern Connecticut,…

Colorado: A Mecca for Art Lovers

Colorado’s soaring, mountainous terrain, punctuated by striking red-rock outcroppings and snow-capped peaks, is complemented by…

Houston and Galveston: Urban Sophistication, Tropical Paradise

Houston is America’s fourth-largest city. It’s a little bit Southern, a little bit Western and a whole lot international. This city reaches for the sky, with its roots in big oil, and is…

Site Inspection: Meeting with a Brew

Prohibition in America started “down east,” the New England geographical term for the rugged Maine…

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Mohegan Sun–The One Stop Destination

At Mohegan Sun, the possibilities are endless. Situated along the Thames River in southern Connecticut,…

7 New Activities & Venues in Midtown Manhattan

Construction is never ending in New York City. Cranes can be seen and jack-hammers can…

Events

Lessons on Taking Action from Smart Woman Summit

What happens when you gather some of the most inspirational women in the meetings industry on a bracing April day in Chicago and ask them what they think are the most important issues…

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Flawless Events, Fun City

Book your next event in Arlington, Texas, and experience the best of both worlds –…

Sarah Moshman: Nevertheless, a Vivid Message for All the Extraordinary Women

At the Smart Woman Summit in Chicago, up-and-coming female producer Sarah Moshman debuted clips of…

Mastering Goal-Setting, Chicago Style

What’s the secret to reaching your goals even if everyone—including your high school guidance counselor—is…

Global Meetings Industry Day Brings The World Together

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) has arrived, with meetings industry professionals celebrating at more than 160 events around the world.

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Flawless Events, Fun City

Book your next event in Arlington, Texas, and experience the best of both worlds –…

Find Your Global Meetings Industry Day Celebration

Have you made plans yet for Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) coming up Thursday, April…

How to Engage the Next Generation

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin’s leadership decided it needed to engage younger residents in community…

Snow Problem! Network Holds Event on Social Media Due to Blizzard

When Mother Nature gets in the way, event coordinators must make a tough call. Will the show go on or will it be called off? When a blizzard cancelled this New York City…

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Flawless Events, Fun City

Book your next event in Arlington, Texas, and experience the best of both worlds –…

SM Northwest Welcomes Bright Future

Glen Hiemstra shared wisdom about controlling one's future with planners and suppliers gathered in the…

Get Lassoed into Leadership at Smart Meetings Events

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport seamlessly combines the natural beauty of the Pacific…

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Experience Virtual Reality in Atlantic City

Atlantic City is a hidden gem along the New Jersey shoreline, offering visitors much more than a seaside destination. As Atlantic City has gone through numerous transitions, the destination is…

Airbnb Launches Service for Event Planners

Airbnb has become a leisure traveler favorite over the past 10 years. With options galore…

Trending: Immersive Experiences and Marketing for Incentives

Some important trends have been emerging in the financial services and insurance sector of the…

Earth Day? For Us, It’s Earth Week

Instead of Earth Day, we're extending the annual holiday to encompass an entire week, highlighting…

Find Your April Smart Style

These seven gifts will having you springing for the warmer weather and sunshine! Check out these gift ideas for those hard to shop for or the person who has everything already.

Live Music—Just What the Doctor Ordered

Heading to the box office may be bad for your wallet, but excellent news for…

5 Fabulous San Francisco Rooftop Bars

If you want to venture beyond your hotel to a rooftop bar/restaurant, consider these five…

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Phoenix: More than a Breakout, a Breakthrough

After a while on the convention circuit, every city starts to blur together – until…

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Tropicana Las Vegas: All the Space You Need

With a convenient location just minutes away from Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport, major convention centers, and top entertainment stadiums, Tropicana Las Vegas – a DoubleTree by Hilton provides a…

All Secure: Best Practices for Protecting Attendees

Within minutes of a gunman entering Washington Navy Yard on a Monday morning in September…

Oceanside Shifts Bike-Friendly Initiatives into High Gear

Located on the coast between San Diego and Los Angeles, Oceanside is an escape.Their newest…

Technology & Neon Signs Will Light Up Las Vegas Convention Center Expansion

In a city of flashing lights, Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) expansion will be an…

10 Trends to Consider When Planning a Meeting at Sea

There really is no time like the present to do something new, something you’ve thought about for a while, such as a meeting or incentive at sea. Just as the land-based hospitality industry…

4 Trends Rocking Financial and Insurance Incentives

Aside from the pharmaceutical sector, perhaps, no other industry is as highly regulated as financial…

845 Billion Reasons for the Meetings Industry to Celebrate

What industry creates more jobs in the United States than auto manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or oil…

Menu Planning? Proceed with Caution

For decades, industry surveys have shown that the quality of food and beverage at events…

She Really Means Business

When IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer saw the results of a survey IMEX conducted with the German magazine tw tagungswirtschaft last year about women in the event industry, she knew she had to…

Secrets to Incentives That Keep Giving

An incentive trip that will be remembered long after the bags have been unpacked often…

6 Smart Moves at Kimpton, Noble House and More

Moves are being made in the hospitality industry with hotel promotions at Kimpton, Noble House,…

Cocktails with a Sweet and Sour Surprise

Apples, grapes, rice, malt, sugarcane, even coconut—vinegar can be made from just about any food…

IMEX Group, C2 International Join Forces

IMEX Group and C2 International, a Montreal-based innovation company, have agreed to a three-year deal that they hope will enable them to work together to drive innovation and creativity at meetings and events.