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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.
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.
Rio Las Vegas has waived resort fees for all group business, with no end date.

Rio Las Vegas Waives Resort Fees for Groups

Does a groundbreaking new policy at Rio Las Vegas signal a sea change for group pricing?
The 2026 Incentive Travel Index addresses geopolitical risk, AI and the qualifier voice.

The 2026 Incentive Travel Index Takes a Deeper Dive

In the 2026 Incentive Travel Index, IRF and SITE address how geopolitical risk, AI and the qualifier voice are impacting travel.
Meetings Capitalized, a new program from Destination DC, offers roadmaps for unique, experiential events.

Destination DC Launches New Program for Planners

The Meetings Capitalized program offers roadmaps for planners to customize singular, experiential events in DC.
Joelle Morgan, Bishop-McCann Chief Experience Officer, on experience design strategies and outcomes.

Exclusive: Experience Design Strategies and Outcomes

Joelle Morgan, Bishop-McCann Chief Experience Officer, on how to integrate experience design into the business conversation.
Top culinary trends of 2026: from personalization to butter flights.

From Branding to Butter Flights: Food that Resonates

Elite Catering + Event Professionals (ECEP) announce top culinary trends for 2026.
Memorable events engage all five senses, including a sense of smell.

Sensory-Driven Event Design: Five Top Tips

Memorable events intentionally engage all five senses, says ETHOS Event Collective.
Canada gains, Gulf States decline as incentive destinations says SITE survey.

SITE Survey Shows Destination Recalibration Ahead

Canada gains, Gulf States decline as incentive travel planners respond to geopolitical tensions says SITE study.
SITE Florida & Caribbean celebrated Earth Day with a fully sustainable event at 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami Beach.

SITE Florida & Caribbean Celebrates Earth Day

Every detail of SITE Florida & Caribbean's Earth Day event was designed for sustainability.
Seatrade Cruise Global at the Miami Beach Convention Center April 13-16.

Seatrade Cruise Global: Full Steam Ahead

Increasingly popular for meetings and incentives at sea, cruises expand offerings for 2027 and beyond.