Vince Alonzo

Destinations

Hilton to Manage Expansion Space at the Indiana Convention Center

Hilton officials have signed the management agreement to operate the new convention space and an adjacent hotel Two important milestones on the path to construction of the sixth expansion of the Indiana Convention Center and a new 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis have now been reached. “The two items we crossed off the to-do list […]

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2023 Most Read Articles on MeetingsEvents.com

These are the stories that resonated most with readers in 2023 Though our site is relatively new, these are the stories that have had the most resonance with readers last year. Check them out. 1. Great Corporate Social Responsibility ProgramsNeed a great CSR idea? Here are 18 of them. Click here to read. 2. Keep […]

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Key Details Every RFP Should Have

The RFP process is a crucial step in any procurement process. It ensures fairness, transparency, and informed decision-making for both organizations and vendors. But don’t let that scare you if it’s your first time dealing with vendors. Follow this template and things should run smoothly.

Industry Experts

Blast Off?

Now, this is what I call a high-end incentive.  Space Perspective, the world's first and only carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, is on a mission to make space travel accessible to more people than ever before.

Incentives

Marriott International Redefines the Luxury Landscape

Marking Marriott's 500th luxury property with The St. Regis Riyadh, the company's formidable portfolio now spans 69 countries and territories with five new hotels slated to open in the final weeks of 2023 in coveted and emerging destinations around the globe.

Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

The Points Guy Releases Annual List of Best Hotel Openings of 2023

The Points Guy (TPG) released the brand's annual list of the most exciting, newly opened hotels that opened around the world this year. The list of fabulous properties is TPG's longest to date and includes everything from over-the-top jetsetter favorites to under-the-radar tropical resorts and even budget-friendly points hotels.

Destinations

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Celebrates Grand Opening

In a prelude to one of Las Vegas' most anticipated grand openings, Fontainebleau Las Vegas hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 13, hours before the resort's public debut.

Event Design

World-Class Wellness Comes to Fort Worth

Canyon Ranch, a global pioneer and innovator in destination wellness, has brought its renowned expertise and experience to Fort Worth with the opening of its new Wellness Club.

Technology

AI: A Users Guide for Planners

Ken Roberts is the chief technology officer at GlobalMeet, a scalable, flexible and secure event solution built and backed by event professionals who have extensive experience in facilitating engaging and accessible virtual and hybrid events. We had a conversation with Ken recently to get his thoughts how AI is impacting virtual and in-person events and how organizations can use this tool to enhance an organization’s meetings strategy. Here’s what he had to say.

Best Practices

United Raises Miles for Make-A-Wish

This giving season, United Airlines is encouraging its customers to donate miles to Make-A-Wish America to support efforts to grant life-changing wishes for children who are battling critical illnesses. According to Make-A-Wish, more than 70 percent of wishes require some form of travel. Every donated United airline mile, which never expire, helps children and their families fly across the country to participate in transformative experiences.