Hilton Hotels & Resorts is revamping its strategy to attract business travelers by upgrading the technology and design of its current offerings.

Among the top issues facing meetings planners, according to the IACC (International Association of Convention Centers), is ethical operations and sustainable practices.

DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton recently opened offering 227 guest rooms just minutes from downtown Appleton.

Home2 Suites by Hilton has opened across from the Alliant Energy Center on the south side of Madison. The hotel features 143 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities.

The city of Green Bay has given early approval to a $30 million hotel project, the Legacy Hotel.

Nine planners from Wisconsin are among the 214 included in the May class of Certified Meeting Professionals, earning their CMP certification from the Events Industry Council.

It will be a tough two years for group bookings, according to Cvent’s latest Group Business Outlook.

The new Cambria Hotel will open in downtown Milwaukee in August, according to The Business Journal.

Milwaukee’s first arts-themed property opens this week. The St. Kate, formerly the InterContinental, says it celebrates all forms of artistic expression.

Convene magazine has released results from its annual salary survey of meeting and convention planners.