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Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Completes Major Repositioning

With its recent multi-million-dollar renovation and transition to the Royal Sonesta brand, one of Kaua‘i’s best-known beachfront resorts has officially reopened with renewed ambition—and a clear focus on the meetings and incentive market.

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Cvent Unveils 2025 Rankings of Meeting Destinations

Cvent unveiled its 2025 rankings of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels. The annual lists are issued regionally for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and for the first time this year, Latin America & Caribbean.

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Is Your Event Hurricane-Proof?

For meeting and event planners—especially those organizing events in hurricane-prone regions like the Southeast U.S., Gulf Coast, and Caribbean—the forecast for an unusually active 2025 hurricane season means it’s time to tighten up contingency plans.

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Las Vegas Tees Up Convention Attendee-Only Golf Perks

Swingers Las Vegas – the adults-only, over-the-top crazy golf club inside Mandalay Bay just launched a fun perk for meetings and conventions attendees that might make their tradeshow badges the hottest accessory on The Strip.

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Will Room Tax Increase Keep Meetings Out of Hawaii?

Hawaii is rolling out a first-of-its-kind lodging tax aimed squarely at funding climate resilience and environmental preservation—leaving the meetings and events industry to weigh the long-term benefits against rising costs.

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7 Budget-Friendly U.S. Cities for Meetings in 2025

From beach towns to inland gems, planners can find strong value without sacrificing quality With hotel rates hitting record highs in many major cities, event planners are taking a closer look at second-tier destinations that offer big savings without compromising on amenities or accessibility. As of 2025, several U.S. cities are standing out for their […]

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Tariff Turmoil Threatens Convention Center Development

The construction and renovation of hotels and convention centers — already an expensive, complex endeavor — are now facing an even more precarious landscape thanks to the rollercoaster of U.S. tariff policy.

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Orlando’s OCCC Bets Big with $560M Expansion

Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is gearing up for a major transformation, announcing the commencement of its $560-million Grand Concourse Expansion in 2026, with completion slated for 2029.

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Moana Surfrider Gets a $70M Makeover

For meeting and event planners seeking a blend of historic charm and modern luxury, in celebration of it 125th anniversary, the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, is undergoing a transformation that promises to elevate the Waikiki experience.

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Burning Man’s Iconic 747 Lands at AREA15

AREA15, the immersive and experiential art and entertainment district in Las Vegas, announced that one of Burning Man’s most iconic large-scale art pieces—the famous Boeing 747—is now onsite at the expanded district.