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Western Iowa boasts culture and the outdoors

The varied and unique experiences awaiting groups in Western Iowa include everything from a agriculture tour and pub crawl to an outing at an

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Tulsa and Oklahoma City burst with local flavor

The best way for attendees to acquaint themselves with a host city is to explore at least a few of its neighborhoods. Each hamlet has a different

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4 Ways Groups Can Get Outdoors in Pittsburgh

From biking trails with rolling hills, three rivers ready for recreation and more than 100 city parks, Pittsburgh has much to offer when it comes to

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Are You on the Bus? Association Trends with KiKi L'Italien and Michael Butera

 And now for something completely different...Association meetings thought-leader KiKi L'Italien, editor-in-chief of Association Chat

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Rising meetings locales grow their group lures

Across the states and beyond, communities large and small seem to be grasping the true value of meetings travel—and what groups can bring to

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Let's Make a Deal!

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Let's Make a Deal!

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Getting groups out and about in SW Missouri

Outdoor recreation for groups is plentiful in Southwest Missouri, where attendees can find themselves ziplining over the Ozarks in Branson, bird

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Cosmopolitan diversions and outdoor adventures in Palm Beach County & the Treasure Coast

The big towns in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast may have the big news—from West Palm Beach’s developing convention district to

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Lake Geneva charms groups year-round

Like the destinations referenced in Lake Geneva’s nicknames—“Myrtle Beach of Wisconsin” and “Newport of the Midwest

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Future-Focused Leadership: Balancing Today’s Needs With Tomorrow’s Vision

 Season 5, Episode 12 Guest: Jason Dunn, CEO, National Coalition of Black Meeting ProfessionalsAre

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‘Energy City’ also defines an amped up Houston music scene

Familiar signifiers of the Houston brand include energy, NASA, major-league sports, Fortune 500 titans, museums and its sizzling culinary scene.

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Greater Milwaukee is an ever-evolving draw for groups

The Milwaukee area is one that keeps up with the demands of planners, offering a number of updated group-friendly hotels, increasingly popular

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Tasty treats await groups heading to Puerto Rico

There's a lot more on the menu in Puerto Rico these days.Since the opening of the Puerto Rico Convention Center nine years ago, followed by a

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7 Ohio Museums You Can Book for Special Events

For planners on the hunt for event venues that deliver a true sense of place, museums are often an ideal option. They might feature local artists or

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Behold the Highly Scalable Events Magic of Rob Lake

I love magic. From the first Hot List™ in 2001, magic has always been a part of the

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A Transgender Event Planner Shares His Journey and Inclusion Tips

While transgender meeting and event planner Chase Brunson is very comfortable in the industry he’s in, he also realizes that meetings and events can

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7 Ways CSMs Can Help Planners as the Meetings Industry Reboots

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that change is the only constant. Ask a meeting planner. In a little more than a year, events and

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State College, Pennsylvania, is a happening, business-savvy hub

Throughout the country, university towns like State College, home to Pennsylvania State University, welcome groups with the enthusiasm of a mascot

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