
Sarah J.F. Braley
Managing Editor at Meetings & Conventions
Managing Editor at Northstar Meetings Group
Managing Editor for Northstar Meetings Groups' Incentive, M&C and Successful Meetings, mom of two, wife of a great guy, skier, walker, reader. She/her
Articles
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4 days ago |
northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley
Northstar Meetings Group has announced that the Independent Planner Education Conference, the leading conference produced exclusively for independent planners not associated with third-party organizations, will be held Feb. 4-6, 2026, at the Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, in Chandler, Ariz.
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6 days ago |
northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley
The board of directors for Visit San Antonio has named Mario J. Bass as its new president and CEO, effective June 2. A San Antonio native, Bass brings more than 30 years of experience in tourism and hospitality to the position, having held key roles in major markets across New York, Florida and Texas, including his most recent role as executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Visit San Antonio.
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2 weeks ago |
meetings-conventions.com | Sarah J.F. Braley
Populus Hotels, a growing collection of climate-positive hotels that celebrate and protect the natural world, has unveiled the Populus Seattle in Pioneer Square. The 120-room property, an adaptive reuse of a 1907 building, plants a tree for every night's stay through the One Night, One Tree program, and its design evokes the natural beauty of a Pacific Northwest rainforest. Populus Seattle joins the 265-room Populus Denver, which debuted last October.
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2 weeks ago |
meetings-conventions.com | Sarah J.F. Braley
The 502-room Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, a 300-acre property in San Antonio, Texas, is debuting new villas over Memorial Day weekend, and is working on a host of other projects and upgrades. "Hyatt Regency Hill Country has been delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests for over 30 years. We are now thrilled to embark on an exciting new chapter that will redefine the resort experience here in Central Texas," said Steven J. Smith, general manager of the property.
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1 month ago |
northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley
When looking for the perfect meetings hotel for your group in a big city, does it sometimes feel like throwing a dart at a dartboard? Finding the right neighborhood first can make all the difference. In Dallas, the Arts District offers a cluster of hotels for groups, within walking distance of museums and other possible event venues. Following are a handful of options that we visited recently.
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