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Knowland and Cvent recently revealed the top meeting and event destinations in the United States, ranking top group spots based on a variety of data. Knowland’s rankings take into consideration meetings growth in various destinations, while …

Meetings volume grew in the industry year-over-year in April, with Nashville experiencing an impressive 38% growth. Las Vegas also continued its steady upward climb with 22.8% year-over-year growth. This is according to Knowland, an event …

It is no surprise that meetings are getting larger, but what is surprising is that they have increased 25% from an average of 116 attendees to 145, according to newly released data from Knowland and Amadeus.

The meetings and events business continues to draw visitors from around the world to the most desired destinations. The path back seems smoother than ever for hoteliers who are getting their groove back. Indeed, the meetings industry continues to be …

How does sustainability figure in the work of event organizers today? Three recent studies reveal some insights.

From the Los Angeles Business Journal: If you asked Imran Ahmed back in 2020 what keeps him up at night, the general manager of the Long Beach Marriott would probably blurt out a laundry list of issues he was grappling with – his guests were …

Second-tier cities experienced the greatest growth in meetings and events in February with Louisville, KY. leading the pack.

The first of its kind, The Hospitality Show is a bold new event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal: operating hotels efficiently and profitably. Brought to you by The American Hotel & Lodging Association and Hotel …

Today’s groups want more. More experience, more mindfulness and frankly, more “pizzazz.” As meeting planners contend with requests for unique wellness activities, memorable experiences, dramatic venues, or sustainable options, costs continue to …

Under the best of circumstances, a meeting planner’s job is fraught with challenges. How does one choose the right destination, and venue(s) — not to mention food & beverage, educational content and entertainment — to meet or even exceed a …

Meetings and events in secondary markets outpaced the traditional Top 25 markets in January, according to Knowland. One of the reasons has to do with costs.

According to Convene, spending on meetings and events has increased by 35%, while Knowland reports group revenue is at 103% of 2019 levels.