Meeting Spotlight

11/11/2024

Honoring those who served - today and every day. Happy Veterans Day.

11/08/2024

Not sure if you heard, but GMITE 2025 won't be all business. In fact, it will be quite a different event next year! Take a look at some of the activities taking place both for networking and just for fun! 🍷
https://www.gmiteevent.com/gmiteeventcom/activities

11/04/2024

In 2025, Ottawa will welcome a new venue developed by Live Nation Canada. It will be able to accommodate 2,500 people and will be an ideal setting for diverse gatherings from corporate events and conferences to concerts and comedy shows.

In 2025, Ottawa will welcome a new and state-of-the-art venue developed by Live Nation Canada. | The new venue offers a setting for diverse gatherings, from corporate events and conferences to concerts and comedy shows. Read more here.

10/31/2024

Conservation-led luxury travel company andBeyond is set to update its groups and incentives offering with fully inclusive programs for guests and groups across Africa, Asia, South America and Antarctica.

Conservation-led luxury travel company andBeyond is set to update its groups and incentives offering with fully inclusive programs for guests and groups across Africa, Asia | The safari/adventure company will offer fully inclusive programs for group travel across Africa, Asia, South America and Anta...

10/25/2024

New York City Tourism + Conventions has appointed Julie Coker as its next president and CEO. She will begin the role on December 9, 2024. Coker currently serves as the president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority.

New York City Tourism + Conventions has appointed Julie Coker as president and CEO. She will begin the role on December 9, 2024. | Coker has served in executive roles across the tourism and hospitality sectors for more than three decades. She comes from the San Diego Tourism Authority.

10/24/2024

Marriott International and MGM Resorts International have announced plans to rebrand the Delano Las Vegas as a W Hotel. The property is expected to complete its conversion by the end of the year.

Marriott International and MGM Resorts International have announced plans to rebrand the Delano Las Vegas as a W Hotel, bringing | This is the latest step in the long-term strategic licensing agreement between Marriott International and MGM Resorts International announced in 2023.

10/23/2024

Marriott International has announced the launch of a new program, Connect Responsibly, designed to help meeting planners incorporate sustainability into their events at participating hotels within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.

Marriott International has announced the launch of a new program—Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events (Connect Responsibly)—designed to help meetin | The new program will offer meeting planners a meeting impact report and access to select carbon offset projects. Learn more here.

10/21/2024

Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre has announced a collaboration with Denali, a recycler of organic materials, to recycle food waste and offer certified zero-food-waste meetings, conferences and conventions.

Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre has announced a collaboration with Denali, a recycler of organic materials, to recycle food waste and offer certified zero-food-waste | The collaboration introduces sustainable solutions for conferences and conventions, reducing food waste and supporting North Texas agri...

10/16/2024

The AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, TX, has announced a $30 million renovation aimed at enhancing both the guest and conference experience. Set to begin in spring 2025, the project will focus on modernizing the hotel’s meeting space, spanning more than 85,000 square feet.

The AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, TX, has announced a $30 million renovation aimed at enhancing both the guest and conference ex | Set to begin in spring 2025, the project will focus on modernizing the hotel’s meeting space, spanning more than 85,000 square feet. See more here.

10/07/2024

InterContinental New York Barclay has introduced a “Falling Into Focus” offer for meetings and events taking place through November 30, 2024. Here's what you need to know.

InterContinental New York Barclay has introduced a “Falling Into Focus” offer for meetings and events taking place through November 30, 2024. | The offer, available through November, includes waived amenity fees, complimentary pumpkin spice latte breaks, free meeting rooms and more.

10/04/2024

The Westin's 289-key hotel within the 300-acre mixed-use Memorial City development in Houston, TX, has announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation of its 33,000-square-foot meeting and event venues.

The Westin's 289-key hotel within the 300-acre mixed-use Memorial City development in Houston, TX, has announced the completion of a multimillion- | The multimillion-dollar renovation of its 33,000-square-foot meeting and event venues covered furnishings, high-speed Wi-Fi and A/V services.

10/03/2024

VAI Resort in Phoenix, AZ, has shared details on the upcoming launch of its meetings and conventions space. The VAI Resort Convention Center will offer over 150,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with 34 customizable room configurations.

VAI Resort in Phoenix, AZ, has announced the upcoming launch of its meetings and conventions space. | The VAI Resort Convention Center will offer over 150,000 square feet of flexible meeting space when it opens in late 2025. Learn more here.

10/03/2024

Sitting down one-to-one with that supplier for a deeper conversation does make a difference. "I want to know how the supplier will serve my client."

Meet one-to-one with global suppliers at a lovely resort with plenty of networking and content, too.

See more at www.gmiteevent.com

10/02/2024

Omni Hotels & Resorts has broken ground on a resort in Punta de Mita, the brand’s first property in Mexico. Set to open in late 2026, the resort will offer 246 accommodations, a spa with 14 treatment rooms and more than 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Omni Hotels & Resorts has officially broken ground and construction is underway on Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita, the brand’s first luxury resort in

10/01/2024

The results of a Corporate Traveler and the Global Business Travel Association study revealed that traveler safety is the top priority for companies, followed by cost savings, traveler experience and technology integration.

Corporate Traveler and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) have released a new joint research report, which offers a detailed look into the key trends, i | The study has revealed that travel safety is the top priority for business travelers, while rising travel costs serve as the biggest p...

09/27/2024

🌍✨Happy World Tourism Day 2024! This year’s theme, "Tourism and Peace," highlights the essential role travel plays in promoting understanding and harmony between cultures. Let's celebrate how the travel industry can support reconciliation and bring us closer together.

Read More: https://www.un.org/en/observances/tourism-day
Photo Credits: (United Nations)

09/18/2024

Danene Dustin, senior global sales executive for Morris Meetings & Incentives, tells Meeting Spotlight that she’s seeing an increase in per person program budgets for 2024 and 2025, as well an increase in unique incentive programs.

Danene Dustin, senior global sales executive for Morris Meetings & Incentives, tells Meeting Spotlight that she’s seeing an increase in per pe | Danene Dustin of Morris Meetings & Incentives says the MICE market in North America is expected to grow considerably between 2024 and 2031.

09/17/2024

The top challenges being reported by meeting and event planners include availability issues, budget management, timely approval from decision-makers and contract negotiations. Learn more here.

Global DMC Partners (GDP) has released the results of its Q3 “Meetings & Events Pulse Survey,” a report on what is driving decisions in the global meetings and events industry. | A Global DMC Partner survey found that availability, budget management and timely approvals from decision-makers are ...