The main meeting spots in South Texas—McAllen, Harlingen, South Padre Island and Laredo—offer unique cultural charm and a more relaxed vibe than its northern counterparts. Read more for the latest meeting and event offerings.

New projects are popping up all over Central and West Texas, enhancing the meeting and event capabilities of El Paso, Lubbock and Abilene especially. Here are the big transformative expansions planners should know about.

Planners should consider making Addison their next Dallas-area home base. Its 180 restaurants, 23 hotels and easy-to-navigate streets make it a stress-free alternative for gatherings in North Texas. Read more.

From Dallas-Fort Worth to Arlington, the Metroplex is growing its meetings prowess with record new hotel builds and event hubs like the Texas Live! entertainment district.

Quirky festivals, historic venues and farm-to-fork foods define Western Pennsylvania’s culinary scene, from downtown Pittsburgh to the shores of Erie. Here’s how groups meeting in the area can take advantage.

L.A. has an overwhelming array of hotels and restaurants. Many of those hotels also offer on-site restaurants of their own, alongside other group dining opportunities. Here are five L.A. hotels that get things right when it comes to large-scale dining experiences.

Innovative restaurants and event venues in Downtown L.A., Mid-City and West Hollywood are shaking up the group dining scene with diverse and adventurous menu options.

Washington, D.C., has so many new and upcoming developments it can be hard to keep up. Here’s a run-down of what is new in the area for planners considering the city.

Away from the heat of politics, Washington, D.C., offers distinct advantages for business travelers and meetings and convention attendees. From streamlined connections with industry-specific speakers to a vibrant dining, hospitality and cultural scene, D.C. is a leading bleisure destination.

Raleigh is known as the “Smithsonian of the South” for its free-admission museums. For groups with passions for art and culture, Raleigh’s museums make for a welcome activity after meetings. They can also stand in as alternative offsite event venues.