Meeting Spotlight

02/20/2025

Hyatt has announced the launch of the Hyatt Asia Pacific Meetings & Events Alliance, an initiative designed to streamline multi-year, multi-city event planning across the Asia Pacific region.

Hyatt has announced the launch of the Hyatt Asia Pacific Meetings & Events Alliance, an initiative designed to streamline multi-year, multi-city event planning | The new program aims to provide corporate planners with a seamless, efficient and centralized approach across the collection of Hyatt prop...

02/18/2025

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion of its 81 meeting spaces, including 270,000 square feet of refreshed ballrooms, conference rooms and pre-function areas.

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina has announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion of its 81 meeting spaces. | The hotel in downtown San Diego has debuted 270,000 square feet of refreshed event spaces with enhanced sustainability initiatives. Read more here.

02/18/2025

📢 Ready to transform your relationship with stress and burnout?

Join us for an extraordinary somatic breathwork session with Sepideh Eivazi, the visionary founder of Dawn of the Earth and dedicated mental health advocate. 🌱✨

In this transformative session, you'll discover: • Powerful breathwork techniques to release stress • Methods to restore your natural energy flow • Practical tools for maintaining mental clarity.

Whether you’re struggling with mental fatigue, stress, or the overwhelming demands of the MICE industry, this session is your gateway to renewed vitality.

Let Sepideh guide you through this gentle yet powerful practice that has helped countless individuals reclaim their inner peace.

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02/12/2025

The Moran CityCentre’s multimillion-dollar renovation—which included a new lobby bar and terrace space, refreshed rooms and expanded meeting spaces— is now complete.

Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, has announced that The Moran CityCentre’s m | The boutique hotel has unveiled a new bar concept, breakfast restaurant, refreshed guestrooms, reconstructed lobby and entrance. Read more here.

02/12/2025

✨ Luxury is Evolving—Are You Keeping Up? ✨

From quiet luxury to the rise of HENRYs, the definition of high-end experiences is shifting. Join us at for From Gucci to Bougie, a dynamic panel discussion on the future of luxury travel and meetings. 🚀

🔍 Explore key trends:
💎 Wellness & safety at the forefront
💎 Tech-driven luxury shaping decisions
💎 The new luxury consumer—from millennials to HENRYs

Join us May 6-9, 2025 for this cutting-edge panel at the forefront of the industry, plus more! Click for details. https://www.gmiteevent.com/

02/11/2025

Horseshoe Bay Resort has broke ground on its Live Oak Pavilion. Set to open in January 2026, this $16 million, 10,000-plus-square-foot venue will offer a new destination for corporate events, social gatherings, weddings and other special occasions in Texas Hill Country.

Horseshoe Bay Resort, an AAA Four-Diamond destination resort and member of Crescent Hotels & Resorts' Latitudes collection, has announced the | The AAA Four-Diamond destination resort in Texas Hill Country has announced the groundbreaking of Live Oak Pavilion, which is set to open in 2026.

02/10/2025

🚀 Meet the MICE Decision Makers at GMITE 2025! 🚀

Looking to connect with the real decision-makers in the MICE industry? At GMITE 2025, 75% of our hosted buyers hold executive-level roles, including Owners, Presidents, CEOs, COOs, and Directors—the key players driving purchasing decisions for top meetings, incentives, conferences, and events.

This is your prime opportunity to showcase your travel products and services to high-value buyers actively booking venues, destinations, and experiences.

🔗 Secure your space today! Don’t miss your chance to build lasting relationships and close deals with the MICE industry's most influential buyers.

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02/07/2025

Hilton Galveston Island Resort has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that touched upon every aspect of the resort, including guestrooms, meeting spaces, the pool, fitness center, restaurant and lobby bar.

Hilton Galveston Island Resort has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that touched upon every aspect of the resort. | The hotel now has refreshed guestrooms and meeting spaces, plus an updated restaurant concept and bar, pool deck and fitness center.

02/07/2025

20 Years Strong: Questex’s Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange Continues to Connect the Industry’s Most Influential MICE Buyers with Global Suppliers

Questex’s Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE) will host its 20th edition May 6-9, 2025 | GMITE plans to bridge the gap between the MICE and luxury leisure travel industries within an intimate, highly personalized setting. Read more here.

02/06/2025

Omni Hotels & Resorts received approval to develop a 1,000-room headquarters hotel across the street from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Construction is expected to start in 2026.

The Ernest N. | Expected to open in 2029, the $575 million headquarters hotel will be Omni’s second hotel in New Orleans. Here's what we know so far.

02/05/2025

Meeting planners can get involved in Baltimore's Climate Action Plan by choosing one of the city's many eco-friendly venues. Here's what you need to know.

Purpose-built event spaces and a host of repurposed venues make Baltimore, MD, a unique place to meet while supporting local communities—and it’s all part of a cit | Visit Baltimore offers meeting planners multiple ways to build culturally and environmentally sustainable events, including a soci...

02/04/2025

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park has announced a comprehensive renovation and rebranding. The centerpiece of this renovation is the refurbishment of 600 rooms in the North Tower, as well as the Presidential Suite, Governors Suite and Executive Suites.

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park has announced a comprehensive renovation and rebranding, which is inspired by Atlanta’s role as a hub for global travel, medi | The property recently underwent an official name change from Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center to Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Pa...

02/04/2025

Networking is key! Join us at GMITE 2025 for unlimited opportunities to connect and build lasting relationships via one-to-one appointments, groundbreaking conference content, fun activities, and receptions. Learn more https://www.gmiteevent.com/

01/31/2025

The Home Ranch, a historic property in the mountain ranching town of Clark, CO, has announced its new luxury western events facility, designed for weddings, corporate retreats and private events.

The Home Ranch, a historic property in the mountain ranching town of Clark, CO, has announced its new luxury western events facility, designed for | The private family-owned and operated Home Ranch is now booking weddings, corporate retreats and private events for June and beyond. See more here.

01/30/2025

The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has announced the promotion of Molly Horton to director of group sales and the appointment of Kaiti Tyler as the new associate director of sales.

The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has announced the promotion of Molly Horton to director of group sales and the appointment of Kai | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has promoted Molly Horton to director of group sales and named Kaiti Tyler new associate directo...

01/29/2025

The San Diego Tourism Authority unveiled its 2025 Tourism Accelerator cohort. The initiative promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the local tourism industry by providing free membership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities to minority-owned businesses.

The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) announced its 2025 Tourism Accelerator cohort. | Aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, 10 San Diego businesses receive a year of mentorship valued at more than $15,000. Read more here.

01/29/2025

If someone told you, you had a 100% chance of winning the lottery, wouldn't you play? So why wouldn't you attend GMITE knowing these odds? Our attendees are pre-vetted, high-volume, North American meeting planners and incentive buyers who you will choose to meet with 1:1. Learn more!
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01/23/2025

🚨 Big News! 🚨

We're thrilled to announce that Cameron Sperance has joined Questex's Hospitality Portfolio as our new Content Director, Travel! 🌍✈️

With over a decade of experience in hospitality business and real estate reporting—including roles at The Points Guy, Skift, and Bisnow—Cameron brings unparalleled expertise to our team. He’ll oversee content and audience growth for Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Agent Central, Meeting Spotlight, and Hospitality Investor, as well as our premier live events like Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit and GMITE.

Welcome to the team, Cameron! We’re excited for the journey ahead.
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