Discover Ocean City, Maryland’s Unexpected Charm for Meetings and Events

Look at the thin strip of land off the East Coast between Maryland’s Assawoman Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and you’ll find Ocean City, a Mid-Atlantic

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Lighthouse Sound, Ocean City, Maryland

Puerto Rico Is Welcoming Major New Hotels as Meetings Boom

It’s safe to say that Puerto Rico is on a major roll, with the Caribbean U.S. territory notching “historic and unprecedented momentum” after four

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Arlington, Texas – CAN DO!

Choose Arlington, Texas for your next meeting, group tour or event, and experience the best of both worlds—a city geared for successful events that’s

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Veteran Meetings Trade Editor Maria Lenhart's Quirky New Cape Cod Guidebook

 Cape Cod is a destination that has been home to or frequented by some of the most influential people in U.S. culture, from literary lions like

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How the Trump Administration May Impact Medical Meetings

The Trump Administration’s influence on the medical meetings industry will depend on multiple factors, including the president-elect’s policies,

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Tourism Australia Reveals Findings From Its 2024 Business Events Consumer Demand Project

Tourism Australia’s specialist business events unit released new international research findings that bode well for incentive programs in Australia

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Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. Credit: Tourism Australia.

Desert Destinations Deliver Contemplative Group Outing Options

Not all deserts are alike. For example, different altitudes pose different opportunities for flora and fauna at each level.  “High” deserts near

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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Is Broadening Its Appeal for Groups

It’s been 20 years since the film Sideways debuted, inspiring aficionados to visit and enjoy California’s iconic wine culture. In 2023, this interest

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Answering the Call of Ancient Andalucía with Meliá Hotels International

Few destinations have shaped the course of history more than Spain’s eight-province Andalucía region. Spanning southernmost Europe between the

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Alhambra, a historic palace-fortress in Granada, Spain, at sunset. Credit: Jeff Heilman

The Latest Global Meeting Venue Openings and Renovations and the Sustainability Top Spot Revealed

England Located in the newly developed Victoria Square in Surrey and within walking distance of 150 shops, restaurants and the new Woking

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Florida Hotel Icon and Philanthropist Harris Rosen Dies at 85

Pioneering Central Florida hotelier, hospitality school founder and prolific philanthropist Harris Rosen, founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts,

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Maryland Destinations Create New 'Meet in Maryland' Partnership

Destinations across Maryland including Baltimore, Bethesda, the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, College Park, Columbia

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Atlantic City Rides High on a Wave of Change as Musich Takes Charge

Following a sunny summer which saw 24 events, conventions and conferences bring in 80,984 attendees—to the tune of 31,131 room nights and $40,359,889

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How MGM Resorts International Used Its Mindful Matters Series to Give Back

My mind goes to many places when I’m lying on a yoga mat. I may be able to shut my computer down for the day at 5 p.m., but my brain doesn’t

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MGM Resorts International's Mindful Matters Series Puppy Yoga Event

Rhode Island Makes Big Statements and Leaves Lasting Impressions on Meeting Groups

Launched in July 2024 on Newport’s iconic mansion-lined, ocean-facing Cliff Walk, The Great Elephant Migration is a traveling public art

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The Great Elephant Migration on Newport's Cliff Walk.

Why San Francisco Is the OG Sustainable Destination

San Francisco was sustainable before sustainable was cool, so maybe it’s time to take a step back and recognize the City by the Bay for being an

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The Best Black Friday Deals for Meeting Planners This Holiday Season

Not sure what to give that meeting and event planner on your list this holiday season? We’ve compiled some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Former Meetings Today Editor Co-Authors Quirky Cape Cod Guidebook

Former Meetings Today editor and longtime meetings industry trade journalist Maria Lenhart has co-written a new book that delves into the deep

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9 Ways Planners Can Collaborate With Event Service Profs

Coordinate schedules, confirm site visits, manage budgets, review every layout—it’s a lot. Every detail, every choice, makes an impact.Now, pull it

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Breaks Ground on $275 Million Renovation

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin broke ground on the largest renovation and expansion in the property’s history, adding an additional 120,000

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