On the Scene: Orlando and the PGA Merchandise Show

Home to major media entities such as the Golf Channel and Golfweek Magazine, as well as iconic golfers like Arnold Palmer and Annika Sorenstam,

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New and Renovated Eastern Hotels and Maryland's Newest Resort

MassachusettsThe iconic

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Ritz-Carlton NoMad Exterior

Columbia Welcomes its First Grand Hyatt Hotel

BOGOTA, ColumbiaThe Grand Hyatt Bogota opened, marking the first

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Ontario

If urban sophistication and international regard are important to your meetings success, look to Ontario’s globally recognized centers such as

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What’s New at This Year’s MPI World Education Congress in St. Louis

In an email sent to the MPI community earlier this month introducing the latest edition of The Meeting Professional, MPI Editor in Chief

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St. Louis skyline and the Gateway Arch

How Indianapolis and Fort Wayne Are Ramping Up for Meetings and Events in 2024

Indiana is preparing for a blockbuster year ahead, and its two biggest cities are taking advantage of the momentum. See how Indianapolis and Fort

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The Landing, Fort Wayne Credit Green Hat Biz

Texas history and traditions anchor memorable group experiences

In November 2017 the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) brought Expo! Expo!, its annual meeting and exhibition, to San

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Meetings Mean Business Canada Coalition Calls for Government Support of Meetings and Business Events Industry

Following Canada’s federal budget announcement March 28 and alongside the efforts of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) March 30, the Meetings Mean

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Get Your Event Photo Game in Gear With SpotMyPhotos

In the 1980s/’90s there were two wonderful women from Long Island, New York, that used to be at everyone’s event. They had Polaroid cameras and a

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SpotMyPhotos provides a custom-brandable photo option for in-person events.

Santa Clara CVB President Steps Down

SANTA CLARA, Calif.After 13 years in charge of the Santa Clara COC and Convention and

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Montana is a year-round outdoor mecca for groups

The Treasure State offers myriad group opportunities to enliven a meeting year-round, whether it’s brewery-hopping or hiking a scenic trail

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Iowa showcases local flavors in burgeoning culinary scene

Since Iowa is part of the agricultural heartland, it only makes sense that the state has some of the best food in the Midwest. Culinary adventures

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Take A Bite Out of Cleveland

Ohio’s second-largest city continues to make a name for itself in the culinary realm, with four local chefs making the list of finalists for

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Iconic Foods of Austin and Texas Hill Country—And Where Groups Can Try Them

One of the best ways to introduce attendees to a destination is through its food, and that holds true for the eclectic city of Austin, Texas and the

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EIC Unveils Sustainability Certificate Program

The Events Industry Council (EIC) launched a Sustainable Event Professional Certificate program (SEPC) that is eligible for CMP CEU credits. The

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New Hotel Hits Chicago’s Chinatown

CHICAGOThe brand-new, 101-room Jaslin Hotel with views of the Chicago skyline and a

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West Maui Reopens. Should You Host Your Next Meeting There?

The islands of Hawai'i are known for beautiful weather, stunning views and amazing local culture, which is why it’s also no surprise that Hawai'i is

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North Carolina’s Diverse Event Venues Showcase a State on the Move

From the tranquil byways of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the booming urban areas of Charlotte, the Triad and Research Triangle—and up and down the

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Charlotte NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Louisiana entices with after-hours entertainment

Once the conference day is done, attendees want to let loose and have some fun. There’s no better place than Louisiana, which features a host

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Latest+Greatest Madison

Best Western Premier Park Hotel opened in 2016 after a name change

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