SMERF Meetings

When the corporate group market tanked after 9/11, CVBs and meetings hotels sought refuge in the SMERF (social, military, education, religious and

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Measles Outbreak in Los Angeles County: How to Avoid the Spread of Airborne Illnesses at Meetings and Events

Los Angeles health officials are investigating a measles outbreak—the first cases of transmission within the county in 2019, according to the L

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Veteran Planners Share F&B Tips and Sound Off on Frustrations

I’ve been in this industry for more than 45 years; 38 of those with my own company. In all those years, a month hasn’t gone by that the cost of

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New Zealand's meetings are adventurous events

"Okay everyone, if you look up, you might get lucky and see someone bungy jump off the bridge,” our boat captain says as we cruise under the

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Rosewood Miramar Beach Opens in California

Rosewood Miramar Beach opened its doors in

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A Sampling of What’s New in South Carolina Meetings Destinations

South Carolina is a state made for activity-laden meetings, from premier golf courses to miles  of sandy shoreline begging for fun in the sun

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Hilton Head Island lighthouse.

Leads to Nowhere

March 23, 2012

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Super Bowl LIII Brings Big Meetings Upgrades to Atlanta

Nothing says a destination has hit the big time like hosting the biggest game in the world, the Super Bowl, and the spotlight will be focused on

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HSMAI’S 2013 MEET Event Series Launches in Chicago

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will present the first show of

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Earn Respect for Your Meetings

HSMAI's Meetings Insights

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Serve Up Virtual Confectionery Classes from ‘The Sweet Genius’

I’m a lucky guy—I get to meet a lot of people through my career. But do I remember everyone’s name? That’s a big “no!”   One person I have

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Ron Ben-Israel's virtual cake baking classes.

Hot Topic: Revving Them Up

Meetings Focus Hot Topic eNewsletter

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Mexico

More CoverageCVBs - Mexico

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8 of California's Finest Outdoor Group Dining Experiences

From a farm-to-table meal in San Diego and a dock-and-dine outing in Newport Beach to a cocktail reception with resident giraffes in Greater Palm

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Washington

Towering mountains, stunning coastlines and well-fed rivers define the geography of Washington. The plentiful outdoor activities and powerful vistas

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International DMCs are key for overseas planning

More CoverageTrust, but VerifyIf you’re a

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Higher Season

More CoverageConvention Centers Hold Their Own

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Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel Unveils Transformation

HONOLULUThe Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel completed a $35 million renovation. Located on

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For Good Measure

More CoverageA Brief Standards Tutorial

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One-Two Punch in Hawaii

Built in 1964 at the apex of Hawaii’s first era of jet-age travel, the Kahala Hotel & Resort sits in an exclusive Oahu neighborhood just

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