Adelaide Convention Centre
Nine years in the making, the last phase of the convention center’s $297 million expansion will not only help the city attract larger events but also revitalize its Riverbank precinct.
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Expands Online Education
SITE, which is known for incentive industry education, now has a new offering of 12 online courses.
Harrah’s & Harveys Lake Tahoe Amp Up South Shore’s Meetings Game
A series of renovations and new group offerings at the Harrah's and Harveys help pave the way for Lake Tahoe’s South Shore to amp up its meetings game.
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Has Big Plans for Milwaukee Meetings
“As one of only a few AAA Four-Diamond resorts in Wisconsin, our definition of luxury goes a step beyond offering refined accommodations and numerous experiences to include a welcoming, home-like feel not often found in resorts."
Plan a Garden Soiree in The Beverly Hilton’s Latest Digs
Outdoor “Top-Chef” cooking challenges will be available for groups, with culinary staff members who work on the Golden Globes menu serving as judges.
Seattle Surge Caters to All Types of Meetings and Attendees
New restaurant openings and 3,000 new hotel rooms slated to open by 2020. And this is just the tip of the iceberg of Seattle development.
Old World Elegance for Groups Visiting Detroit
“Tasked with suggesting a rejuvenating break activity during a lengthy conference, our catering manager coordinated a mid-meeting yoga session to bring energy and excitement to event attendees, followed by healthy, locally sourced snacks prior to resuming the conference.”
Meet Amid History at the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
Predominantly making up the Henry Luce III Center is the first-of-its-kind Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Gallery that will house rotating exhibits that focus on women’s history in the U.S.
Metropolitan Convention Center to Put Quito, Ecuador on Meetings Map
While Quito already attracts international visitors as the first city to be named a World Heritage Cultural Site by UNESCO in 1978, this new convention center will help put Quito more on the meetings map.
Tiptoe Through the Orchids & Other Quito To-Dos
Settling into the local life has become a sought-after luxury for attendees, and Norma Bock, meeting industry director for the Quito Tourism Board, says this culturally rich destination in the Andes is happy to deliver.
Understanding Duty of Care
How exactly does duty of care apply to international travel and meetings?
Hyatt Triples Booked Revenue with Hyatt Convention Alliance
“Due to the collaboration among our hotels in the Hyatt Convention Alliance, we have seen booked revenue nearly triple from multiyear agreements over the last few years."
What is an HMCC Certificate?
The HMCC program is worth 4 clock hours and after completing a 4-hour training course, participants receive a certificate of achievement and hold the designation for two years.
Does a CMM Earn More?
According to a recent member survey from MPI, the average salary of a meeting professional with a CMM is $107,877 for planners and $114,868 for suppliers.