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Cvent’s ‘Top Meetings Destinations’ and ‘Top Meeting Hotels’ Returns: Nashville and San Diego Move Up

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Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. While Orlando, Florida retained the number one spot in North America from 2019, both Nashville, Tennessee (No. 8), Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona (No.

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Round Up: Restaurants Open Across the Country

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They have been organized by state to make it as easy as pie to locate your local venues. Have you recently dined at one of these featured venues? Browse through all of the featured restaurants we have rounded up for you. Restaurants That Are Now Open For Dine-In Across the Country: Alaska. Connecticut. New Hampshire. New Mexico.

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Global DMC Partners Releases 2022 Destination Index

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They are looking for venues and practices that are earth-friendly and give back to the culture they are packing a bag to visit. 5: Florida. 9) and Arizona (No. The next five in GDP’s Hot List is Miami; Palm Springs, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Puerto Rico; and Toronto, Ontario. . California: Meet What Is Possible.

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California Continues to Attract Global Visitors

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A fall 2021 survey by The Conference Board of Canada found that while sunny destinations are still favorites—Florida, California, New York, Arizona and Hawaii are the top 5, Florida and Arizona are down from their previous highs. Some potential attendees are still wary of variants and protocols.

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Tips from Event Pros: 5 Lessons Learned from Executing Safe Live Events

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Venue and location have always been significant pieces of the event puzzle; that hasn’t changed. choosing a venue that will support that effort is even more important. . The bottom line? Our event guests trust us to create a safe and inviting space for them to connect and engage. It’s simple; it’s our job to do that. #2.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

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Tiffiany Holmes Tiffiany Holmes, Hawks Cay Resort Hawks Cay Resort , in the Florida Keys, welcomes Holmes as resort director. Most recently, he served as director of venue and events at the East Montgomery County Improvement District. Her career of over 31 years in luxury hospitality is one with a proven track record of success.

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F&B Smart Moves in Texas, Portland and More

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Nitin Bali Nitin Bali JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa , in Clearwater Beach, Florida, welcomes Bali as pastry chef. In this role, he will oversee all pastry and dessert operations across the property’s four culinary venues.