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Marriott International launches Connect Responsively service
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Armory STL closes due to financial difficulties – MEET (Conference |
The future of STL, the Armory, an entertainment venue in downtown St. Louis, is uncertain. On Wednesday, Armory STL announced it was closing "temporarily" due to financial difficulties. The announcement was made via a press release shared on the venue's Facebook page, but did not specify when the venue would reopen. The closing marks another setback for Armory developer Green Street St. Louis, which has faced mounting financial and legal problems of late. St. Louis, home to the historic 1938 Missouri National Guard Armory Building on Green Street, launched the Armory STL in December 2022. The armory ended up being a scaled-down project compared to the original vision. Green Street initially proposed an $83 million restoration to convert the building into office and commercial space, resulting in an $8 million tax increment financing package and 15 years of tax abatements. However, by 2020, Green Street had different plans to turn the building into an entertainment venue. Billed as "STL's largest…
List of the best airports in North America is out – Missouri
JD Power recently released the 2024 North American Airport Satisfaction Study, which measures overall passenger satisfaction at large, large and medium-sized airports in North America. The study, conducted between August 2023 and July 2024, was based on 26,290 surveys of U.S. or Canadian residents who passed through at least one U.S. or Canadian airport. The survey asked travelers to examine their experience across seven core dimensions: ease of airport travel, level of trust in the airport, terminal facilities, airport staff, experience departing/traveling to the airport, food, drink and retail, and arriving/departing the airport experience. According to JD Power, very large airports are defined as carrying 33 million or more passengers per year, large airports carry 10 to 32.9 million passengers per year, and medium airports carry 4.5 to 9.9 million passengers per year. The scoring system is based on 1,000 points. Here are the full rankings of the best airports in North America in 2024: large airport 1.…
Kansas City visitors top 28.4 million
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Brightspot Incentives and Events Announces Mary Clare Darland,
Brightspot Incentives & Events is pleased to announce the hiring of Mary Clare Darland, CITP, CIS, as Senior Manager of Procurement and Supplier Relations. The addition of Mary Clare to the existing procurement team reflects Brightspot's continued growth and commitment to strengthening supplier relationships and strategic sourcing within the incentive travel and events industry. Mary Clare brings a wealth of experience to her new role, developing her skills in a variety of procurement and supplier relations roles. Most recently, she served as Director of Procurement for Maritz, where she excelled in contract negotiations, delivering significant cost savings to clients while maintaining the highest quality standards. Mary Clare is known for her dynamic leadership and has a proven track record of optimizing strategy and building strong industry relationships. Mary Clare is a passionate advocate for the incentive travel industry and has been actively involved in SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence). She is currently an active board member of SITE International…
Survey shows optimistic outlook for meetings industry in 2025
The latest PULSE survey of the meetings industry, co-produced and sponsored by Cvent, shows a positive outlook for 2025 despite continuing domestic and global challenges. Compiled from 332 responses from professional planners, the report presents robust forecasts for conferences, attendance and overall industry health. The following are the main contents of the investigation: Planners optimistic about 2025 While only 15% of planners said they were less optimistic now than they were six months ago, the majority expected a positive trajectory. This sentiment has remained consistent throughout the year, suggesting the industry is resilient and ready for growth. Anticipated increase in meetings and attendance The number of active meetings may have slowed compared to previous years, but the pipeline remains strong. Nearly 40% of planners expect to host more meetings in 2025 than in 2024. Additionally, attendance expectations are high, with many planners expecting attendance to be higher than or similar to previous years. Rising costs and contract terms…
Radisson Fairview Heights Hotel opens in St. Louis – MEET
In September, Choice Hotels International, Inc. expanded its upscale hotel portfolio with the opening of the Radisson Blu Fairview Heights, St. Louis in Fairview Heights, Illinois. With nearly 10,000 square feet of meeting space and amenities, including an indoor heated pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an on-site bar and restaurant, the hotel is an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers planning to visit the St. Louis area. The newest Radisson hotel is conveniently located near downtown St. Louis, less than 30 minutes from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and St. Louis Downtown Airport, offering easy access to popular attractions such as the iconic Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Aquarium Pavilion and Budweiser Brewery Experience. The four-story hotel's 119 guest rooms feature clean, modern, natural-inspired design and a variety of thoughtful features and services designed to provide guests with a harmonious stay. All rooms feature a dedicated ergonomic work area, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator…
U.S. hotel results for the week ended October 12
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, helped by the Columbus Day holiday, according to CoStar's latest data as of Oct. 12. CoStar is the leading provider of online real estate markets, information and analysis for the real estate market. October 6-12, 2024 (percent change compared to the same period in 2023): Occupancy rate: 70.3% (+2.4%) Average Daily Rate (ADR): $166.88 (+1.4%) RevPAR: $117.28 (+3.8%) Among the top 25 markets, New Orleans had the largest performance improvement in each of three key performance indicators: occupancy (+20.1% to 75.6%), ADR (+13.1% to $194.70) and RevPAR (+13.1% to $194.70) +35.9% to $147.18) ). Market performance is driven by the Water Environment Federation's technical exhibitions and conferences. Atlanta had the second-highest increases in occupancy (+15.6% to 77.5%) and RevPAR (+20.6% to $102.59) due to Hurricane Milton's displacement needs. The largest declines in RevPAR were in Oahu (-10.3% to $218.20) and Tampa (-9.8% to $88.67), the latter due to the impact of Hurricane…
Silver Dollar City announces $500 million investment
Silver Dollar City, America's No. 1 theme park, recently announced plans to invest $500 million over the next decade in new family adventure parks, including the development of 1,200 acres adjacent to Ozark Mountain theme park land. The strategic plan, the largest investment in the company's 65-year history, begins with the debut of Silver Dollar City Resort, the first theme park resort in America's heartland. “This is not just growth — this is a new era,” said Brad Thomas, president of Silver Dollar City Parks and Resorts. "Over the next decade, we will begin with our first resort and carefully transform 1,200 acres into a truly unique destination in the Ozarks. The new resort will bring the joy of Silver Dollar City to , discovery, craftsmanship, and a spirit of exploration fused with the uniqueness of the Heart of the Ozarks.” Already under construction and expected to open in late 2026, the 262-room resort will feature unprecedented views of the…
U.S. hotel industry sees positive results over weekend
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U.S. hotel results for the week ended October 12
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, helped by the Columbus Day holiday, according to CoStar's latest data as of Oct. 12. CoStar is the leading provider of online real estate markets, information and analysis for the real estate market. October 6-12, 2024 (percent change compared to the same period in 2023): Occupancy rate: 70.3% (+2.4%) Average Daily Rate (ADR): $166.88 (+1.4%) RevPAR: $117.28 (+3.8%) Among the top 25 markets, New Orleans had the largest performance improvement in each of three key performance indicators: occupancy (+20.1% to 75.6%), ADR (+13.1% to $194.70) and RevPAR (+20.1% to $194.70) +35.9% to $147.18) ). Market performance is driven by the Water Environment Federation's technical exhibitions and conferences. Atlanta had the second-highest increases in occupancy (+15.6% to 77.5%) and RevPAR (+20.6% to $102.59) due to Hurricane Milton's displacement needs. The largest declines in RevPAR were in Oahu (-10.3% to $218.20) and Tampa (-9.8% to $88.67), the latter due to the impact of Hurricane…
Wayne P. Kaufman named to 2024 Missouri Veterans Class
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Radisson Fairview Heights Hotel opens in St. Louis – MEET
In September, Choice Hotels International, Inc. expanded its upscale hotel portfolio with the opening of the Radisson Blu Fairview Heights, St. Louis in Fairview Heights, Illinois. With nearly 10,000 square feet of meeting space and amenities, including an indoor heated pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an on-site bar and restaurant, the hotel is an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers planning to visit the St. Louis area. The newest Radisson hotel is conveniently located near downtown St. Louis, less than 30 minutes from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and St. Louis Downtown Airport, offering easy access to popular attractions such as the iconic Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Aquarium Pavilion and Budweiser Brewery Experience. The four-story hotel's 119 guest rooms feature clean, modern, natural-inspired design and a variety of thoughtful features and services designed to provide guests with a harmonious stay. All rooms feature a dedicated ergonomic work area, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, refrigerator and microwave,…
Armory STL closes due to financial difficulties – MEET (Conference |
The future of STL, the Armory, an entertainment venue in downtown St. Louis, is uncertain. On Wednesday, Armory STL announced it was closing "temporarily" due to financial difficulties. The announcement was made via a press release shared on the venue's Facebook page, but did not specify when the venue would reopen. The closing marks another setback for Armory developer Green Street St. Louis, which has faced mounting financial and legal problems of late. St. Louis, home to the historic 1938 Missouri National Guard Armory Building on Green Street, launched the Armory STL in December 2022. The armory ended up being a scaled-down project compared to the original vision. Green Street initially proposed an $83 million restoration to convert the building into office and commercial space, resulting in an $8 million tax increment financing package and 15 years of tax abatements. However, by 2020, Green Street had different plans to turn the building into an entertainment venue. Billed as "STL's largest…
List of the best airports in North America released – Missouri
JD Power recently released the 2024 North American Airport Satisfaction Study, which measures overall passenger satisfaction at large, large and mid-sized airports in North America. The study, conducted between August 2023 and July 2024, was based on 26,290 surveys of U.S. or Canadian residents who passed through at least one U.S. or Canadian airport. The survey asked travelers to examine their experience across seven core dimensions: ease of airport travel, level of trust in the airport, terminal facilities, airport staff, experience departing/traveling to the airport, food, drink and retail, and arriving/departing the airport experience. According to JD Power, very large airports are defined as carrying 33 million or more passengers per year, large airports carry 10 to 32.9 million passengers per year, and medium airports carry 4.5 to 9.9 million passengers per year. The scoring system is based on 1,000 points. Here are the full rankings of the best airports in North America in 2024: large airport 1.…
Kansas City welcomes record-breaking 28.4 million visitors
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Brightspot Incentives and Events Announces Mary Clare Darland,
Brightspot Incentives & Events is pleased to announce the hiring of Mary Clare Darland, CITP, CIS, as Senior Manager of Procurement and Supplier Relations. The addition of Mary Clare to the existing procurement team reflects Brightspot's continued growth and commitment to strengthening supplier relationships and strategic sourcing within the incentive travel and events industry. Mary Clare brings a wealth of experience to her new role, developing her skills in a variety of procurement and supplier relations roles. Most recently, she served as Director of Procurement for Maritz, where she excelled in contract negotiations, delivering significant cost savings to clients while maintaining the highest quality standards. Mary Clare is known for her dynamic leadership and has a proven track record of optimizing strategy and building strong industry relationships. Mary Clare is a passionate advocate for the incentive travel industry and has been actively involved in SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence). She is currently an active board member of SITE International…
Survey shows optimistic outlook for meetings industry in 2025
The latest PULSE survey of the meetings industry, co-produced and sponsored by Cvent, shows a positive outlook for 2025 despite continuing domestic and global challenges. Compiled from 332 responses from professional planners, the report presents robust forecasts for meetings, attendance and overall industry health. The following are the main contents of the investigation: Planners optimistic about 2025 While only 15% of planners said they were less optimistic now than they were six months ago, the majority expected a positive trajectory. This sentiment has remained consistent throughout the year, suggesting the industry is resilient and ready for growth. Anticipated increase in meetings and attendance The number of active meetings may have slowed compared to previous years, but the pipeline remains strong. Nearly 40% of planners expect to host more meetings in 2025 than in 2024. Additionally, attendance expectations are high, with many planners expecting attendance to be higher than or similar to previous years. Rising costs and contract terms…
Plan your 2025 event at CITYPARK – MEET
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US hotel performance for August 2024 – MEET |
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Kansas offers unique attractions outside of "Missouri" By Bill Clevlen Since I cover travel and tourism, I've heard people say there's nothing fun in Kansas. So I decided to spend a few weeks exploring Kansas, trying to find small towns, fun attractions, places to eat, and things to do to make your next corporate event special. It turns out that even the eternal optimist in me wasn’t quite prepared for what I discovered simply by taking a detour down the interstate. Here are eight places in Kansas to consider on your next road trip out west or business gathering. Leavenworth Start your trip by visiting the Kansas Country Store and sampling delicious homemade fudge. Head to historic Fort Leavenworth and visit some of the museums and sculptures on the base. Admire stunning old mansions on Broadway, take a quick spin on a century-old carousel at the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, and tour the house where restaurant pioneer Fred…
Re-imagining luxury at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis: It even
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Financial planners may give up – MEET
Contractual benefits cost the hotel $0 go through Jaelyn Fisher Ask anyone working in meetings and events how they’re currently feeling about the pandemic and its impact on the entire hospitality industry, and you’ll likely hear that these four years have been both the longest four years and the fastest four years—and the effects are still being felt today. While much of the pre-pandemic advice regarding procurement and contracting meetings and events still applies, the current situation demonstrates that the market has shifted from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market, forcing buyers to become more creative and flexible in their procurement and contracting processes. As a planner, you want to ensure that you demonstrate to stakeholders the value your conference or event brings to the end user in order to maintain the longevity of your event. Additionally, if you are a third-party planner or agency, it is even more important to demonstrate the value you bring in…
Winery Destinations Across the State – Meet (Conference |
By Rebekah Icenesse Head into the fall with a trip to Missouri to explore meeting destinations that are both beautiful and delicious. There’s no better place to relax than at a winery, where you can wine and dine with your companions. The following destinations offer plenty of opportunities to add charm and elegance to your next meeting or event. Augusta, Missouri Known for its historic town, Augusta is a charming destination. In 1980, the Augusta AVA (American Viticultural Area) was federally recognized as the first wine region in the United States. At Augusta's four wineries, you can taste history with every glass of wine. Mt. Pleasant Estates is Augusta's oldest winery and offers wine lovers a renovated 4,000 square foot tasting room. The Terrace Room can accommodate up to 200 guests and offers stunning views of the Missouri River Valley, while the Crush Room is ideal for intimate gatherings. Located across the street from Mt. Pleasant, Augusta Winery…
I do, we do, you do teaching model – meet (meeting |
Section 2: What we can do for you David Cloete While some events are designed simply to boost morale, most hope to leave participants with new information, behaviors, or both by the end of the event. These goals aren’t too different from a teacher leading a class of students. Everyone must deliver new information, make sure the audience is keeping up, and ultimately walk students out of the class hoping they’ve been together long enough for the information to stick. Clearly, classrooms and event spaces have more in common than meets the eye. Because of this, research-based teaching methods have a lot to offer event planners. Specify a specific teaching mode I do, we do, and you do too Stand out. This model is simple yet powerful, providing teachers (and, incidentally, meeting planners) with a structure and execution framework that begins with “leading instruction and ends with students (or attendees) working independently” (Killian, 2021). The model follows three steps, which…
KLEER Registration Options – MEET (Meeting | Event |
KLEERTECH®/OMNIEVENT® BADGING AND ATTENTION SOLUTIONS By Rebekah Icenesse On a corner of Fenton, Missouri, there’s a company that can provide just about anything for your meeting or event. Founded in 1985 as a manufacturer and distributor of name tags for the conference industry, the company has since grown into an industry leader in eco-friendly name tag holders, preprinted name tags, lanyards, accessories, and registration software. So, as a meeting planning company with sustainability at its core, KLEERTECH®/OMNIEVENT® is a name you should definitely be familiar with when it comes to your Certified Green Event. However, if you haven’t heard of the many products and services the company can offer you, don’t feel bad, because KLEERTECH®/OMNIEVENT® is celebrating its 39th anniversary.day You've been in business for 10 years and don't need direct advertising. If you make a great product, you don't need marketing at all - all your happy customers will do the advertising for you! “In the beginning,…
Local fire and police departments will jointly host the first
On October 4, the ServPro First Responder Softball Game will be held at CarShield Field, where local first responders will participate in a charity softball game On October 4, the O'Fallon Hoots, a college summer baseball league team, will partner with the St. Charles County Police Department, Centre County Fire and Rescue Community Outreach and the O'Fallon Firefighters Community Outreach to host a family-friendly, community-focused event, the first annual ServPro First Responders Softball Showdown, at CarShield Field. One of the sponsors of the event is People’s National Bank (PNB).The first game is at 7:00 p.m. “Our committee has been working hard over the past few months to plan this event, and we’re excited to finally let the community know about it," said David Schmoll, General Manager of Hoots. "Whenever we have the opportunity, we’re all about supporting local heroes and putting on events for the community. We can’t wait to see who comes out on top in the first year!”…
2024 Lake of the Ozarks Air Show Opens –
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Preview Elegance: Hosting Your Next Event
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8 tips for building strong hotel partnerships – MEET
The meetings and events industry will see a huge transformation in 2024. Collaboration between event organizers and hotels is more important than ever, and working effectively with hotels is not only an advantage, but essential to getting the best opportunities and deals. Here are eight key strategies for building strong partnerships with hotels and setting your group up for success: 1. Understand the proportions of rooms and spaces Hotels now use “space optimizers” to ensure meeting rooms are used efficiently, balancing room occupancy and food and beverage (F&B) spend. They want to ensure meeting spaces are used to the maximum extent possible.When submitting an RFP (Request for Proposal), only request the space you truly need, not just the space you wish you had. This can make the difference between getting a bid or being rejected due to a suboptimal room-to-space ratio. 2. Understand the preferred mode at your destination Every destination has dates or times that are suitable…
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