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Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba
Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba
Joining Iberostar and Royalton hotels, which are limiting operations on the island, the Spanish hospitality chain will close 15 of its 34 hotels,...
A Lasting Legacy: Reflecting on 40 Years of Trade-Show Evolution
A Lasting Legacy: Reflecting on 40 Years of Trade-Show Evolution
At IMEX Frankfurt, show founder Ray Bloom and retiring industry icon Diane DiMaggio recount the origins of hosted-buyer programs and shared memories of this important event's history.
June 23, 2025
Northstar Announces 2025 Stella Awards Judges
Northstar Announces 2025 Stella Awards Judges
The elite group of event professionals will evaluate nearly 250 hotels and suppliers for the highest honor in the meetings industry.
June 12, 2025
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10 #EventProfs Tweets Industry Pros are Talking About This Week
Here's what meeting and event pros are talking about this week on Twitter.
Women in the Meetings Industry: Making Strides
Women in the Meetings Industry: Making Strides
Highlighting female success, empowerment and the presenters of #WILMI19
Measuring the Impact of Meetings and Events Beyond the Spend
Measuring the Impact of Meetings and Events Beyond the Spend
Virginie De Visscher of Destination Canada discusses the nine key drivers that determine the legacy impact of business events and a framework for measurement.
June 3, 2025
Bringing International Meetings and Events to the U.S.
Bringing International Meetings and Events to the U.S.
Kevin Hinton of the U.S. Travel Association addresses planner concerns, visa delays, and why travel and meetings remain essential to economic growth.
May 29, 2025
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