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How Safe is Mexico for Groups?

Meeting planners considering Mexico are increasingly challenged by travel advisories and the constant barrage of drug-related violence in the news. How safe is Mexico?
Incentive Canada, meetings

Incentive Canada Wows Planners

At the Fairmont Tremblant, mountains of snow, ice sculptures and generous pours of Veuve Clicquot from a bar carved in ice topped off a stellar four days with an unforgettable poolside evening.
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5 Insights from Cvent’s 2018 Global Planner Sourcing Report

Cvent recently released its 2018 Global Planner Sourcing Report, which has more than doubled in size from the 2017 study.
MGM Springfield, MGM Resorts International, Springfield, Massachusetts, new resorts

MGM Springfield Will Bring Massive Meetings to Massachusetts

The $960 million MGM Springfield will officially make its debut on Aug. 24, attracting groups interested in combining meetings, gaming and a bit of history.
Marriott International, Starwood, loyalty rewards programs, rewards programs

Marriott & Starwood Finally Merging Rewards Programs

Ever since Marriott International officially acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in September 2016, the two have been figuring out how to merge their loyalty rewards programs—and now they’re finally beginning the process.
21c Museum Hotel Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, Joe West, Savoy Hotel, renovations, hotel renovations, historic hotels, boutique hotels

Kansas City’s Historic Savoy Hotel Finds New Life

After two years and a $50 million overhaul, the Savoy Hotel and Grill has been given new life in the form of the 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City.
Prevue, meetings

Looking for Meeting Industry Research? Look No Further

If you're looking for meeting industry research on topics ranging from Duty of Care to Experiential Meetings to Wellness, check out our online research page.
Kentucky International Convention Center, Kentucky, Louisville, Omni Louisville Hotel, HOK

Kentucky International Convention Center Preps for Big Debut

After undergoing $207 million in renovations and expansions, the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) in Louisville is gearing up for its big debut on Aug. 6.
hotel rates, meetings

How High Are Hotel Rates and Airfares Going in 2018?

Higher hotel rates and airfares are forecast for 2018, according to the 2018 Meetings & Events Future Trends report by CWT.
data privacy, technology, GDPR, California Vermont, data, data security

Data Privacy Laws Rev Up in California & Vermont

There seems to be no end to the buzzing data privacy conversation—and now it’s revving up again in the states of Vermont and California.

Watch the Caesars Forum Groundbreaking Live

Watch the Caesars Forum ground breaking event live and get the inside scoop on the 550,000-sf center with a virtual tour.
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3 Ways Robots Are Redefining Hospitality

Here are at least three ways that robots are redefining hospitality as we know it.  
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Hawaii, Big Island, hotel renovations

Biophilic Design Influences Hawaii’s New Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

The June 25 debut of The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island introduced a completely re-imagined property that underwent a $46 million renovation.
Teneo Hospitality Group, audiovisual, Wi-Fi, meeting concerns, planner concerns,

New Poll Highlights Planners’ Biggest Concerns

Teneo Hospitality Group released information last week from a poll of meeting planners who shared their biggest concerns.