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3 Epic Ways to Embrace Your Inner Viking in Fargo-Moorhead

The Fargo-Moorhead region is rich with Viking heritage since the railroad brought many Nordic and German settlers to the area in the late 1800s. Their influence is palpable around the region, and with the popularity of Vikings in television and movies, it makes for some unusually fun free-time options for groups meeting in the area.

8 Historic Attractions in Bismarck That Will Captivate Attendees

Don’t discount North Dakota for your next meeting. Bismarck is steeped in historic and noteworthy attractions, including Native American heritage sites and stops on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Find out how you can add these and more to your meeting agenda.

Orlando’s Hot Dining Scene Is Helping Children in Need

Sampling some of the best restaurants in Orlando’s booming food scene can also translate into helping local children in need as part of Visit Orlando’s annual Visit Orlando Magical Dining program, held at more than 120 restaurants through the end of September 2019.

Why Destination Boycott Contract Clauses May Not Be a Viable Legal Tactic

The addition of “destination boycott” contract clauses to limit liability for canceling a meeting or convention because of a controversial law may not be a viable legal strategy. Hospitality industry attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin explains why such contract clauses are not an effective shield against damages resulting from canceling a contracted meeting.

Don’t Get Skinned: Critical Clauses and Other Meetings Contract Tips

From attrition penalties that can torpedo the financial health of your organization to risk management, ADA compliance, renovations and no-walk clauses, knowing what contract clauses to insert in your meetings contracts can make or break your career. And knowing what “landmines” to look out for from the supplier side of the equation can be just as critical.

Join Meetings Today and Kelly Bagnall, a meetings and hospitality industry specialist and partner in Holland & Knight law firm, for this free one-hour webinar that will help protect your organization before you sign that contract.

How a Smartphone App Keeps 27,000 G2E Attendees on Track

Discover how Global Gaming Expo (G2E)—the largest annual gathering of global, commercial and tribal gaming professionals in North America—uses smartphone app technology to keep its nearly 30,000 attendees on schedule and matched with suppliers.