Health Experts Say Large Meetings May Resume by End of 2021

Larger meetings and conventions may resume in earnest by the last quarter of 2021, and tourism staples such as dining in restaurants by spring,

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Going Green - October 2010

In a survey my company, MeetGreen, took last month, results showed that 44 percent of respondents planned green events but do not yet measure them.

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Colorado Convention Center Expansion Highlights: Big and Small

Since its opening in 1990 in the heart of downtown Denver, the

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Colorado Convention Center rendering

Unusual Off-Sites

Detroit is an amazing mix of old-time wonders and modern marvels, and this is definitely reflected in some of its offbeat venues and attractions.

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Essential Travel Wellness Tips From Naturopath John Ayo

Traditional naturopath John Ayo has made his living on the road, first for IBM for more than 30 years—including as a meeting planner—and now as an

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Paul D. Kretkowski

Kensington, Md. Research and writing for Meetings Focus publications, a defense-oriented think tank, and two computer-security firms—

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Convention Centers

From Pittsburgh, Pa., to Portland, Ore., and many points in between, convention center kitchens have been undergoing a culinary revolution in recent

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Molly Marsh, Omicron Delta Kappa Society

Molly Marsh Director of Events and Programs Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc. Lexington, Ky.Is the duration

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Q&A with Jason Wilson

What makes dining at Crush special for groups? Crush

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Sheraton Norfolk Undergoes Transformation

NORFOLK, Va.The Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel will undergo a multimillion-

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Singapore: What's Cookin’?

It won't take long for visitors to see that Singaporeans are passionate about food and eating. The proof is everywhere--everywhere you look there are

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Beijing: Travel Tips

Although most of the travel tips to China have already been compiled on the Asia-Pacific portion of MeetingsFocus.com, there are a few special

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On the Scene: Marriott's Texas Hill Country Properties

The thoroughbred of Marriott’s convention hotel and resort offering, the chain’s Convention & Resort Network (CRN) sets the brand

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Jason Ilstrup, HotelRED – Madison, WI

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?We provide complimentary access to kayaks, paddle boards, and paddle

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Planner's Perspective: Eric Oxfeld

Eric Oxfeld // Executive Director International Workers’ Compensation Foundation (IWCF) Ormond Beach, Fla.Describe your job.We

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Meetings Today Magazine Reveals Redesign

Meetings Today magazine launched a full redesign of its print product with the release of the January/February issue. Led by Senior Brand

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Site Scene

Illinois The 144-room Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre opened in December in Naperville. The new facility

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Grand Rapids Is a Hip, Happenin’ Michigan Meetings Magnet

As urban accolades go, Grand Rapids could take the prize as one of the most awarded metros in recent years.Just a few of the many praises: No. 1

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Family-Friendly Activities in Missouri to Enjoy Pre- or Post-Meeting

Mention of Missouri might bring thoughts of Mark Twain, the Lake of the Ozarks and some of the country’s best barbecue, among other things the Show-

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Beyond the Wineries

More CoverageNapa and SonomaWhile no meeting

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