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How History Helped Shape Virginia's Venue Options

Glave & Holmes Architecture (G&HA) believes that “great architecture is contextual, timeless and has the capacity to engage the intellect and elevate the human spirit.” Those same qualities define superior meeting programs, which makes selecting Virginia’s many repurposed heritage properties a reliable blueprint for memorable and inspiring gatherings.

Tucson, a Free Spirit Rooted in the Past, Gets Revved for Future

Renowned for its gorgeous desert setting, as well as its confluence of cultures—Mexican, Spanish American, Native American and cowboy—Tucson, a Southwestern hot spot, is buzzing with a continuously new and engaging vibe yet forever treasuring its rich heritage.

Resorts and Retreats in Pennsylvania’s Poconos Region

Within two hours reach of New York City, Harrisburg, Pa., and Philadelphia, and under four hours from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, northeastern Pennsylvania’s storied four-county, four-season Pocono Mountains region is expanding its already abundant group resources.

15 Music Attractions That Double As Remarkable Off-Site Venues

Confucius once said, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” In that spirit, music-inspired experiences and venues can add life to any meeting or event. Following is just a small sampling of music venues worldwide that can cater to groups.

CWT Predicts Top 10 Meetings Cities for 2019

CWT Meetings & Events just unveiled its predictions for the top 10 North American cities in 2019. The rankings are based on proprietary and industry data in CWT’s 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends report, to be published in late September.

Pamela Dallstream Recaps Her Recent Meeting in San Antonio

Pamela S. Dallstream is director of education for the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). The healthcare organization held its 2018 SCCM Annual Congress in San Antonio from February 25-28, 2018, an event that brought together nearly 6,000 attendees from around the world.

Marriott’s Autograph Collection Opens Sofa Hotel Istanbul

The Sofa Hotel Istanbul opened in the historical heart of Turkey with 82 guest rooms and 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Boasting contemporary interiors and a private collection of thoughtfully curated artwork, the hotel evokes its enviable location in the heart of Istanbul’s chic shopping district, Nişantaşı. The boutique property is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.