There are few states with such fervent love for their quirky, one-of-a-kind eats than Wisconsin. From squeaky cheese curds and bratwurst platters to brandy old fashioneds and beer, groups can’t resist these seven foods and drinks that make America’s Dairyland famous. Read more.

Puerto Rico’s natural attractions are so singular and stunning, it’s hard to believe they are just a short plane ride away from the U.S. mainland. See these five attractions.

As San Juan celebrates its 500^th year, it’s opening a new entertainment district that is set to boost the meeting and convention business in Puerto Rico. Read more.

Margaritaville Hotel Nashville opened in the Music City. The 12-story hotel features 166 guest rooms as well as 52 Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham suites. Amenities include a rooftop area with an outdoor pool and sundeck, two dining concepts and nearly 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor customizable meeting and event space.

FOCUS3D combines the musical skills of a DJ and drummer with the latest 3D mapping technology at a fraction of the cost of 3D mapping. They will transform your event from just a DJ to a live sight and sound spectacular that everyone must stop and watch. Read more.

 

Oracle cited attendee safety concerns in announcing it is cancelling its annual OpenWorld conference in San Francisco and moving it to Las Vegas starting in 2020 after holding the event in San Francisco for more than 20 years.

Groups meeting in the Hoosier state can take in a game or host an event at an iconic sporting facility to get a feel for Indiana’s local sports culture. From the Indy 500 to Indiana University Athletics, read about four options for groups to experience Indiana sports alongside a meeting or event.

From augmented reality and virtual reality to mixed reality and beyond, discover what new technologies are actually relevant to your meetings, how they may impact your budget and how you can best use them to improve both your attendees' experience and the ROI of your event.

Meeting planners need to be on top of the latest tech trends, but if they get too far out in front of the curve they could just be throwing their money away on pricey additions that drain their resources while providing minimal benefit.

Join Meetings Today and top meetings industry tech guru Corbin Ball, of Corbin Ball & Co., for this free one-hour webinar that will get you up-to-speed on the latest, greatest and most-effective and cost-efficient technology for your meetings and events.