Departments

Wine demonstrations inspire group interaction and add an exciting activity to a weekend retreat or a full-fledged conference. [...] Read more

We asked. Planners answered. [...] Read more

Continuing education conferences give meeting planners a chance to become the attendee, but in order to maximize their learning, they have to network. [...] Read more

As president of The Caraway Management Group Inc., Angela Caraway has planned events everywhere. She tells us her favorite destinations and gives advice for fellow meeting planners. [...] Read more

CRDA wants suggestions to make the district cleaner, safer and more successful. [...] Read more

We’re kicking off 2012 with The Cool Issue, which will include everything you love about meetings. We need your help in choosing the best convention centers, smartest hotel technology, friendliest CVB staff or anything else that makes your job easier. Take our online survey now. [...] Read more

July set the record for highest number of room nights ever sold with 105 million, a 3.5 percent increase over the same month last year. Experts predict 2012 to continue this positive trend. [...] Read more

After a $275 million redesign and overall hotel upgrade in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the hotel, with more than 200,000 square feet of event space, becomes the city’s largest meeting property. [...] Read more

The final element of the center’s renovation, scheduled for completion this fall, is Plaza Acequia, a 20,000-sq.-ft. outdoor event space. [...] Read more

Carr Hospitality will begin construction on the Southwest Waterfront once the site purchase is final. [...] Read more