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When FIFA World Cup comes to Atlanta on June 15, it will be one of the most-played host cities in the United States, hosting eight matches through June and July, including one Round of 32 match, a Round of 16 match and a semifinal. The post FIFA World Cup 2026: Atlanta/College Park appeared first on […]

Washington has passed a new tax law classifying event planning and production services as well as most “live presentations” as taxable retail sales. The post What’s Up With the New Tax on Live Events in Washington State? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

It’s a truly exciting time for Philadelphia! Philadelphia will host WrestleMania 40 in 2024 and was recently selected as a FIFA World Cup Host City for the summer of 2026. These events will be added to the long list of world-class events Philadelphia has hosted including the NFL Draft, Republican and Democratic National Conventions and […]

Across the United States, a wave of new hotel openings and transformative renovations is reshaping the hospitality landscape in 2026. The post New and Renovated: Redefining U.S. Hospitality appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Meeting professionals take on new industry roles in Palm Springs, Sonoma, Fredericksburg and more. The post Smart Moves in Palm Springs, Sonoma, Fredericksburg and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Although United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is a step beyond your Saturday recreational bowling with friends and family, its increase in participation over the years tells a story of increased interest in team sports and the events that highlight them. The post Bowling Together: Four Months of Ten Pin in Reno-Tahoe appeared first on Smart […]

This year at Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Southern California’s Chula Vista, Visit California showed numbers looked like a cautionary tale, but there were some bright spots and some lessons for how to overcome some of the headwinds in the hurricane of headlines disrupting the sunny visitation vibes usually seen when potential attendees […]

Planning smoother arrivals? A funding standoff is finally easing after weeks of TSA delays. Eyeing a European incentive? A legendary Venice hotel is stepping into its next chapter. Thinking about […] The post Smart Travel: Senate Vote Hopes to Ease TSA Delays, JetBlue Announces New Routes, World’s Longest Travel Path Opens and More appeared first […]

Smart Meetings Wellness Experience at The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection by Hilton defined what a conference that takes into account the physical and mental needs of participants could feel […] The post Wellness Experience Flexed Relationship Muscles appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Held at Washington Hilton, the annual Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner gathers more than 2,000 leaders across government, aerospace and academia to honor innovation at the highest level. The post Case Study: Inside Washington DC’s ‘Space Prom’ appeared first on Smart Meetings.