April 20, 2016
On April 14, 2016, meetings professionals, convention and visitors bureaus, conference centers, and other professionals in the industry hosted events and rallied across the globe to celebrate the first ever Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), a day created to bring together and highlight the impact of the meetings industry. The …
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December 15, 2015
From flying cars to “flying” into your luxury treehouse accommodations zipline-style, here’s a glimpse of travel trends 15 years into the future.
During December, it’s not unusual to make predictions about the year ahead. But a recent survey, commissioned by Marriott Rewards Credit Card from Chase, jumped further ahead in …
December 15, 2015
ROME, GA. — In similar fashion to its ancient namesake’s early technological innovations in architecture, roads and aqueducts, Georgia’s Rome is keeping pace with modern technology. The Georgia CVB group recently announced its new Tourism App and mobile-friendly website.
The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) has launched a …
December 15, 2015
JEKYLL ISLAND, GA — A weekend of special events in mid-November highlighted a number of developments on Georgia’s historic Jekyll Island. The celebration started Nov. 13, with a welcome reception in the oceanfront courtyard of the Westin Jekyll Island, a 200-room beachfront hotel with 5,350 square feet of meeting …
December 3, 2015
The Woodlands (HOUSTON, TX)— Benchmark Hospitality International recently named Emily Smith as its new Director of Development. She will operate out of Benchmark’s regional offices in Washington, D.C., according to Jared Evans, vice president of business development and strategy at Benchmark.
“I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Emily to Benchmark Hospitality International,” …
November 27, 2015
By Mitra Sorrells, BizBash.com, November 3, 2015
NEW YORK — Uber is testing a new service in New York targeted to event planners. UberEvents allows hosts to buy guest passes that can be shared with attendees. Hosts can set a maximum value for each ride and the number of …November 27, 2015
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Golf is not exactly a new sports phenomenon. People have been playing stick and ball games since before Julius Caesar invaded Britain. He was probably shunned by the British Open selection committee. Golf, as we know it, was …
November 24, 2015
Historic Hotels of America 2015 Awards of Excellence Winners Announced (via National Trust For Historic Preservation)Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence winners for 2015 were announced at West Baden Springs Hotel (1902) at French Lick Resort in West Baden Springs, Indiana in October. Awards were presented before an …
November 23, 2015
Making Recreation Work For Your Event: Recreation, particularly of the outdoors variety, continues as a growing trend for team building and peer bonding at meetings and conferences. Recreation can offer an advantageous backdrop to meetings and events, but it must be approached strategically. From golf to kayak excursions to zip line …
November 20, 2015
Bob Beaudine, author of “The Power Of Who,” asserts an intriguing take on relationships: “You already know everyone you need to know.” As president and CEO of the executive search firm Eastman & Beaudine, he has placed people in some of the top jobs in the country; they now run major league …
