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Regina Baraban

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Veteran travel and MICE writer Regina Baraban is an award-winning journalist who joined Worth International Media as a senior contributing editor in 2021. She was the founding editor of Hospitality Design magazine, editor-in-chief of Financial & Insurance Meetings magazine, and executive editor of Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine. Regina loves writing for the meetings industry and is always ready for her next travel adventure.
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours is wowing groups with a next gen restaurant experience.

A Standout Dining Experience

Donald Contorsi, President of Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, on how to bring the wow to a corporate group dining experience.
Ground has broken on the Hyatt Regency Dilijan hotel, marking the debut of the Hyatt Regency brand in Armenia.

International Updates

New hotels in Rome, Berlin and Armenia are catering to the trend of meeting and incentive attendees leaning into immersive destination experiences.
Properties from a historic retreat in Yosemite to a historic hotel St. Louis welcome small groups and individual incentives.

Boutique Destinations for Small Groups

Luxe retreats and historic hotels from Yosemite to St. Louis welcome small meetings and incentives.
A $107 million renovation of the Borgota Tower brings contemporary glamour to the lobby and 2,000 guest rooms.

Borgota Tower Begins $107 Million Renovation

The reimagined Borgota Tower brings contemporary glamour to a popular Atlantic City MICE resort.
Detroit's first JW Marriott is due to open in February 2027.

JW Marriott Detroit Water Square Raises the Bar for Meetings

Detroit's 'first luxury convention hotel'—and first JW Marriott—will be connected to the Huntington Place Convention Center.
Four Seasons Cabo Del Sol Opens New Event Venue.

Four Seasons Cabo San Lucas Unveils Luxury Event Venue

A new luxury event venue, Casa Del Sol, has opened at the Four Seasons Resort in Cabo San Lucas, offering stunning spaces for meetings and events.
Historic Monkey Island Estate, only an hour from London, caters to high-end corporate and incentive groups.

Stepping into History

Monkey Island Estate, an exquisite countryside retreat on the River Thames just 20 minutes from Heatrhrow Airport, caters to top-tier groups.

Cleveland and Cincinnati Up the Ante for Meetings

Cleveland is expanding its meetings and events offerings with major venue and hotel developments, including a $135 million expansion of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the city's first W Hotel, set to open in 2027.
Enhancements in sustainability, technology and more continue to elevate the state-of-the-art MBCC

The Future is Now at the MBCC

Enhancements in sustainability, technology and more continue to elevate the state-of-the-art MBCC.
Negotiation tips for what to do when attrition looms.

5 Negotiation Tips to Mitigate Attrition Penalties

What to do when attrition looms? Small Conferences, LLC, suggests actionable negotiation tactics.
Rimrock Banff, nestled in the majestic Canadian Rockies, reopens this summer after a multimillion-dollar renovation.

Rimrock Banff Reopens with Elevated Mountain Luxury

A multimillion-dollar renovation of the storied Rimrock Banff resort includes more than 18,000 sf of reimagined meeting space.
Trade Winds, the largest meetings resort on Florida's Gulf Coast, has added value-date perks for 2026 and 2027.

New Group Booking Offer at TradeWinds Resort

TradeWinds, the largest meetings-focused resort on Florida's Gulf Coast, has added value-date perks for 2026 and 2027.
A new survey from SITE says local expertise and reputation are the top defining factors in DMC selection.

What Makes a Great DMC?

A new SITE report shows local expertise and reputation as the top deciding factors when selecting DMC's.
Hyatt Regency Tamaya offers a special anniversary promotion for planners, and the option for a full buyout.

Planner Promotions and Southwest Serenity at Hyatt Regency Tamaya

From full resort buyouts to a special anniversary offer, Hyatt Regency Tamaya celebrates meetings and events.