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MARCH 4, 2024

California Zephyr From the Midwest metropolis of Chicago to California’s Bay Area and back, the California Zephyr has daily departures that pass through some of the most scenic destinations of the West.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2023

Read More : Chicago: Midwest History Meets Modernity Vanderbilt Rules The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Club Lounge The Ritz-Carlton, Naples reopens on July 6th with a new Vanderbilt Tower, featuring an expanded Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and seventy club-level guest rooms along with a new resort lobby and three new dining experiences.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

Especially for autumn events in the Southeast and winter events in the Midwest, planners should understand the current market for cancellation coverage. However, for areas such as the Southeast and the Midwest, the seasonal probability for hurricanes and blizzards further complicates those rate calculations.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 2, 2024

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But did you know that the 14th largest city in the United States and the fastest-growing one in the Midwest is within a one-hour flight from more than half of the U.S. Celebrity chefs and local favorites are advancing the farm-to-table movement with a Midwest twist. population? The city is also has a wild side.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Molly Witges, 2021 president of PCMA’s Midwest Chapter, accepts her Community Advocate of the Year honor at the 2022 PCMA Visionary Awards. When Molly Witges began her term as 2021 president of PCMA’s Midwest Chapter, the business events industry was in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. EPNAC Photography and Video).

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

She joined volunteer organizations, including EIC, PCMA, Greater Midwest Chapter of PCMA, ASAE, Association Forum, and Green Meetings Industry Council (now a part of EIC). From there, she resolved to learn as much as she could about her organization and the wider industry around her role.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest. Braeden Beckstrand Braeden Beckstrand, Visit Salt Lake Beckstrand joins Visit Salt Lake as national sales manager.

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BizBash

AUGUST 29, 2017

With destinations known for lakefront recreation, a world-famous zoo, and even fudge, the Midwest has a wide array of options.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Lauren Hyps Lauren Hyps, Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau Hyps joins Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB), Fort Myers Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods as national sales manager for the Midwest region. She will promote Fort Myers as a top destination for meetings and group travel to the MICE industry in her assigned region.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) appoints Sparks as regional director of convention sales for the Midwest. In this role, she will oversee the areas of Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington state and western Canada.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2022

Set in the heart of the Midwest, Greater Lansing is located within 90 miles of 90 percent of the state’s population. Greater Lansing’s average per-day cost including food, lodging and incidental expenses is among the most affordable in the Midwest. Here are four reasons to add Greater Lansing to your shortlist: It’s Centrally Located.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

In her new role, she will solicit and manage group business in the Midwest and Atlantic incentive markets. She began her career at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and eventually assumed the role of director of sales. Gary Farstad Gary Farstad Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort brings in Farstad as general manager.

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Redfin

AUGUST 21, 2023

Nestled on the western tip of Lake Superior in Minnesota, Duluth is more than just another Midwest city. Its harbor, once a key link in the nation’s transportation chain, played a pivotal role in the development and growth of the Midwest. Genuine midwest charm Duluth’s community is its heart.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

percent, with the strongest group volume results reported in the Midwest and the Northeast.”. But for now, Cooper says, “We’re seeing fantastic growth in group-room revenue pace within IACC certified conference venues, up 8.7 Overall, the report predicts conference and meeting venues in the United States will range from 64.5

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DCI

APRIL 4, 2023

Nearly one-third (32%) of our winners represent midsize communities in the Southeast, while another 30% of this year’s 40 under 40 reside in the Midwest.  Community Size  Despite being primarily located in the Southeast and Midwest, over 50% of these individuals represent and work for communities of 500,000 residents or more.  Gender For the (..)

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 25, 2022

Columbus, Ohio, is the 14th biggest city in the country and the fastest-growing city in the Midwest. And the accolades keep rolling in… Over the past few years, Columbus has been noted as one of the top 10 domestic travel destinations (Travel Channel), as one of the best weekend getaways in the Midwest (U.S.

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Hotel Engine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Cedar Rapids, Iowa may sound like a serene, small midwest town with little action, but it is a bustling place of industry. This city, only a two-hour drive from Des Moines, is home to almost 300 manufacturing plants and two dozen Fortune 500 companies.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With Louisville being a short drive from other major cities in the Midwest, planners are finding that travel to our city is easier and still has the impact of a getaway experience.”. “Whether that’d be staying close to downtown to explore museums , distilleries or have off-site dinners at local restaurants,” she says.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Midwest City, Oklahoma Population: 58,409 Median Sale Price: $205,500 Midwest City, OK homes for sale Midwest City, OK houses for rent Adjacent to Oklahoma City, Midwest City provides residents a suburban retreat and a strong military influence. Barnes Regional Park, Midwest City offers a comfortable living environment.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Visit Anaheim named Gutierrez meeting sales manager of the Northwest region and Smith meeting sales manager of the Midwest region. Based in Chicago, Smith now drives Midwest meetings business to Anaheim and Orange County. Isaac Gutierrez and Quincy Smith. Gutierrez has over 10 years of hospitality sales and sales management experience.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Visit Anaheim named Gutierrez meeting sales manager of the Northwest region and Smith meeting sales manager of the Midwest region. Based in Chicago, Smith now drives Midwest meetings business to Anaheim and Orange County. Isaac Gutierrez and Quincy Smith. Gutierrez has over 10 years of hospitality sales and sales management experience.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 21, 2023

With the attractions of a first-tier city but the accessibility and friendliness of a more intimate destination, Cleveland — known to locals simply as The Land — may be the Midwest meeting destination you didn’t know you needed.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 25, 2022

Wisconsin is the pulse of the Midwest. While the idea of meeting in the Midwest may conjure up images of flatlands and land-locked cities, Wisconsin is, in fact, home to miles of beautiful rivers and 15,000 lakes that make it a haven for water sport enthusiasts.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 13, 2023

Lansing is in the heart of the Midwest, and within 90 minutes of 90% of Michigan’s population. “They can supplement the existing conference team,” adds Buckenberger. It all adds up to a destination where it’s easy to do business—not to mention easy to get to. Lansing’s convenient location often leads to increased attendance.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Scheduled to be complete by next summer, a $49-million expansion of the LEED Gold-certified center promises to bring even more convenience, amenities, and event-space flexibility, furthering its reputation as a top-tier meeting venue in the heart of the lively Midwest city.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Whether it’s the hurricanes and flooding on the East Coast, the wildfires and severe drought out west, or the violent tornadoes in the Midwest, the weather now plays a role in how we plan our meetings. Climate Change : You don’t have to be a scientist, politician, or meteorologist to see the effects of climate change.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

MPI’s Greater Midwest chapter is powering the Industry Xchange (IX) GDIM event in which a panel discussion will be held to discuss the changing workforce demographics and mentorship. Pursuing nonconventional venues and activities is another way to address the changing trends of the new generation of professionals.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Centrally located In the heart of the Midwest, Indy is within a day’s drive of more than half the population of the U.S. From walkability, to state-of-the-art tech, to those person-to-person touches that make guests comfortable, our connections are what make it all come together.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this role, he will pursue meetings with 200–2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico, and the upper Midwest. Braeden Beckstrand Braeden Beckstrand has been named national sales manager of Visit Salt Lake (VSL).

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

He brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience and has been a leader at Hammons Hotels and Resorts throughout the Midwest and Real Hospitality Group. Most recently, he was general manager of Courtyard and Fairfield properties in Noblesville, Indiana, for Midwest Hospitality Group. Brent Pope.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

You may already know that Cleveland is hard to beat when it comes to choosing a centrally located, Midwest meeting destination. Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, will also host the NCAA Women’s Final Four in March 2024.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 9, 2024

He’s been an active member in both PCMA’s Northern California and Greater Midwest chapters when he lived and worked in each of those regions. Leonard Hoops has been involved with PCMA in one way or another for a significant portion of his career.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 26, 2023

On the other hand, #PrideSummit has created an event model that lets attendees choose the format they are most comfortable with, which is a powerful motivator.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The focus of the December schedule, according to the airline, is connecting Midwest cities to warm weather destinations.

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Redfin

AUGUST 7, 2023

You can also visit Elmer Thomas Park where you’ll find walking paths and the picturesque Lake Helen, or spend the afternoon at Lake Lawtonka. #2:

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