8 Group-Friendly Activities in Wisconsin Dells—Beyond Waterparks

The Wisconsin Dells is known as the Waterpark Capital of the World, and there’s no shortage of venues and attractions for groups interested in

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Delectable Diversions

Chef Brandt Evans, one of Cleveland’s best-known chefs, acknowledges that northern Ohio was long known as a rather traditional—perhaps

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Event Production Network Welcomes New President and Board Members

The Event Production Network (EPN) welcomed Brad Poarch as its new president and announced its 2024 board members. Poarch is the CEO of Oklahoma City

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What’s Old Is New: Savannah’s Latest Property Investments and Historic Charm

There are few places like Savannah in the U.S. In fact, senior vice president of Visit Savannah, Jeff Hewitt, finds it hard to name even one

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View of Savannah from a DeSoto hotel guest room

Greater Hartford and Mystic tempt with myriad flavors

Like its aromatic “Nutmeg State” nickname, America’s third-smallest state punches up the flavor for group dining.“Connecticut is home to hundreds of

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Virgin Hotels Merger Results in New Global Brand

Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand of the Virgin Group and Virgin Limited Edition, announced that the private global collection of

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Virgin Hotel Dallas. Credit: Virgin Hotels

Monterey Plaza Hotel Offers Meeting Perks

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa launched its Best of the West 2009 Meetings Package.The offer includes a complimentary cocktail reception, hotel

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Las Vegas is boosting infrastructure, including visitor security

Amid the exuberance of record-breaking convention growth, booming revenues and the singular experience that is Las Vegas, there is the serious matter

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How to Stay Safe While Running: An Action Plan for Business Travelers

Since I was a teenager, I’ve been mugged twice, cat-called and honked at while walking or running alone. It wasn’t until one of my best

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East Tennessee is rich with iconic venues and outdoor adventures

From the railroads of Chattanooga to the NASCAR track in Bristol, East Tennessee is instantly recognized for its icons. Nature takes a bow as well,

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Bargains in the 'Burbs

 Despite the sellers’ market, strategic planners are uncovering budget-friendly rates without sacrificing the accessibility and amenities of

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MPI Tabs Microsoft Exec for WEC Closing Keynote

MINNEAPOLISMeeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced that Scott Schenker, G.M. of Events and Production Studio at Microsoft, will

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Bargains in the 'Burbs

 Despite the sellers’ market, strategic planners are uncovering budget-friendly rates without sacrificing the accessibility and amenities of

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Myrtle Beach has a unique backdrop for every event

Planners contemplating booking Myrtle Beach will quickly learn that this famed southeastern beach destination has everything needed to execute a

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Cruising Alaska

For anyone who has ever had a yen to book a shipboard meeting or incentive program in Alaska, there’s no time like the present. Despite the

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Renaissance LAX Unveils New Look

LOS ANGELESThe Renaissance Los

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Venues in Arizona and New Mexico celebrate food

While their geographical settings are classified as desert, Arizona and New Mexico are anything but food deserts. These Southwestern states produce

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New AC Hotel Orlando Downtown Is Making Waves

Recently I was invited to explore the 180-room AC Hotel

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AC Hotel Orlando Downtown exterior

New Tech Trends—and Fresh Takes on Existing Ones—for 2018

To app or not to app? To use VR or AR? To employ a chatbot or a robot? With technology advancing at warp speeds, it’s no easy task for meeting

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Two Hotels Planned in Pensacola

Two new hotels will be completed here by spring 2010. The first is Hotel Indigo, a 162-room boutique luxury hotel. Features include a rooftop

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