Come for the Southern hospitality, stay for everything else. With top-notch meeting venues, sporting events, a celebrated dining scene and rich history, @inbirmingham offers plenty of reasons to bring your group to town. Read more here: bit.ly/4zgGpz3

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Located on the southernmost tip of the African continent, South Africa has a coastline that stretches 1,600 miles, vast desert plains, rich forestry and majestic mountainous terrains. Its breathtaking beauty is among the most stunning in the world. Learn more: bit.ly/4qfvoKJ

#Southafrica #MeetingPlanners #Eventprofs #Meetingprofs #Sponsored

🏆 Congratulations to the 2026 Stella Award Winners! This year’s winners were selected from nearly 8,000 votes and a record-breaking 1,167 nominations!

Now in its 10th year, the Stella Awards recognize the pinnacle in achievement in key MICE industry sectors such as hotels, ce centers, airlines, cruise lines, destination marketing organizations, and destination management companies.

This year, we’re celebrating 243 outstanding organizations from around the globe for their remarkable contributions to the meetings and events industry. View the 2026 winners: bit.ly/3UnEKUi

#StellaAwards #eventprofs #meetingsindustry #eventsindustry

We're thrilled to announce Northstar Meetings Group's 2026 Influential #Eventprofs! 👏

This year's list spotlights 15 people from across the events industry who are having unique and positive impacts. Read about all the influencers: bit.ly/4y8N2Dk

More hotel rooms could mean bigger meetings for West Palm Beach. A planned 400-room convention center hotel is moving forward, with officials betting it will help the destination compete for larger events. Read more: bit.ly/4xVU662

#hotelindustry #eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventsindustry #florida #hotels #westpalmbeach

Event planners and marketers spend real effort building a speaker lineup that lends an event authority and relevance. Then promotion typically flattens into something remarkably plain: Share this with your audience.

That’s a curious imbalance. A speaker offers something far more valuable than reach: expertise, credibility and an audience that already listens to them. Give speakers an idea worth discussing rather than an event worth attending. Read more: bit.ly/47sEOe8

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More than 7,000 employees of Chicago hotels could walk off the job, potentially disrupting events across the city as their contract talks continue. Read more: bit.ly/4hr34lq

#chicago #hotels #hotelstrike #hotelindustry #eventprofs

For event professionals who are increasingly relying on AI to streamline processes — particularly independents who run their own businesses — reports of concerning AI behavior are worth noting. Read more: bit.ly/4xJBCWr

#AI #artificialintelligence #eventprofs #eventtech

The Radisson Hotel Group and Global Destination Sustainability Movement have released a new guide designed to help association professionals put event-sustainability goals into practice. Read more: bit.ly/46FnRwH

#radisson #hotels #eventplanning #eventprofs #sustainability #sustainableevents

TOMORROW AT 2 P.M. ET: Get tips for generating pre-event buzz and building an active community where conversations can continue all year long. In this live webinar, industry experts will discuss creative strategies to engage attendees before and after your gathering. Register now lijA5nN0X

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South Africa delivers high-impact global meetings with world-class venues, seamless infrastructure and a distinctive sense of place, set against breathtaking natural landscapes and a rich cultural backdrop. Learn more: bit.ly/4qfvoKJ

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The best planners know that engagement doesn’t end when the attendees head home — that's usually just the start. Join us next Wednesday for a live webinar on how to engage attendees before and after your event. The panel will share tips for keeping the conversation going uild a community around your meeting. Register now: bit.ly/4bJOqns

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Event planners: How satisfied are you with your suppliers? In what ways are you using AI tools to support your meetings? Add your voice to the Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey: bit.ly/4dokZIh

The data generated by this survey will be compared with data o gauge changes in sentiment over time and by geographic location. Respondents will receive all the data prior to the public release of the results.

#PULSESurvey #eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventsindustry #meetingsindustry

The JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa will debut Sept. 30 on Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Coast. The all-inclusive property will offer 415 guest rooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Read more: bit.ly/4h3yIVX

#costarica #travel #travelnews #hotels #incentivetravel #marriott

Do you expect to produce more events in 2027? How quickly are hotels and venues responding to your RFPs? Is sustainability an important factor in your site-selection decisions? Please take a moment to add your perspective to the latest Northstar/@cvent Meetings Industry PULSE ed in partnership with @Phocuswright: bit.ly/3SZYMJx

#PULSESurvey #eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventplanners

We're so excited for you to see what's in store at Destination Midwest! Robin Shear will kick off the fun with a session designed to bring down walls and spark deeper connections. As president of the National Speakers Association of Michigan, she welcomes you — as does n resident @mshap, and our hosts, @ExperienceGR and the JW Marriott Grand Rapids. Join us! bit.ly/4A26VxM
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What a way to wrap up Destination California! We ended the event with a thought-provoking workshop from Noah Cheyer, founder of Silicon Valley Speakers, on collaborating with AI to address real event challenges, followed by another morning of productive planner-supplier meetings site tour hosted by SF Peninsula at the Grand Hyatt SFO. An exceptional event made even better by an exceptional group of attendees. We're already looking forward to next year!

One final thank you to our sponsors Visit San Jose, RebuildU, @Topgolf, D'Vine Connections, @PureLuxuryTrans, @pcnametag, @MeetingSigns, @NewportBeach, @VisitGOCAL, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, @_filoli and @SFGEnterprises

Photo credits: Ketara Gadahn / Studio Alani

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Day two of Destination California got off to a strong start with inspiring insights from Olympic medalist, broadcaster and author Shannon Rowbury, setting the tone for a productive day of buyer appointments. From there, attendees headed to Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco behind-the-scenes site tour. An evening reception at Topgolf was the perfect way to cap off a day of business, networking and memorable experiences.

A big thank you again to our sponsors Visit San Jose, RebuildU, @Topgolf, D'Vine Connections, @PureLuxuryTrans, @pcnametag, @MeetingSigns, @NewportBeach, @VisitGOCAL, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, @_filoli and @SFGEnterprises

Photo credits: Ketara Gadahn / Studio Alani

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And we're off! We kicked off Destination California in style yesterday with a beautiful garden party reception and site tour at Filoli, sponsored by SF Peninsula. Attendees enjoyed creative activations including a custom room spray bar, personalized notebooks and complimentary amid one of the Bay Area's most stunning properties. We're excited to see what the next few days bring!

Thank you to our sponsors Visit San Jose, RebuildU, @Topgolf, D'Vine Connections, @PureLuxuryTrans, @pcnametag, @MeetingSigns, @NewportBeach, @VisitGOCAL, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, @_filoli and @SFGEnterprises

Photo credits: Ketara Gadahn / Studio Alani

#eventprofs #meetingprofs #NMGevents #california #sanfrancisco

The Democratic Party has narrowed its list of potential host cities for the 2028 Democratic National Convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia. Read more: bit.ly/3SbMkGv

#DNC #Boston #Denver #Philadelphia #eventsindustry