Chicago hospitality locals share their exploration tips

Chicago is a tremendous metropolis overflowing with possibilities for planners to ponder, from its dynamic dining spots and world-class attractions

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Smart budgeting strategies help counter rising meetings cost

Travel costs are almost certain to increase at a faster pace in 2014, posing budgetary challenges for many organizations, according to analysts and

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Oklahoma boasts arts, architecture and history

The rich abundance of arts and cultural offerings throughout Oklahoma includes everything from Tulsa’s knockout architecture and Oklahoma City

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MPI Launches First-Ever Women’s Advisory Board

Two industry changemakers, Sarah Soliman Daudin and Courtney Stanley, have been appointed to co-chair

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Sacramento, the Central Valley and the High Sierra draw strength from history

From the lush fields of the Central Valley to the towering sequoias of the High Sierra, the echoes of John Muir’s footsteps and the clamor of

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Central East Florida brims with creative group options

Between NASCAR and the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), the preferred speed in Central East Florida would appear to be “overdrive.” True, the

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Southwest Michigan's varied off-site venues enhance meetings

Gardens and sculptures, rare aircraft, unforgettable architecture, a Dutch windmill and a new performance hall where world-class musicians perform

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Distinctive Arizona agendas await groups heading to Tucson and Yuma

Southern Arizona dispenses with formality and welcomes attendees with casual friendliness, and groups will enjoy its zesty cuisine and memorable team

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3 Desert Destinations With Thrill-Seeking Teambuilding Activities

A common misconception is that desert destinations are just vast stretches of sand paired with unforgiving heat. And while you’ll find sand and

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Horseback riding at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch

Five quintessential ways for groups to experience Maryland's magnetic metro

Baltimore is one of those big-personality cities that demands extensive exploration. Its long list of must-dos for any group includes a range of

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North Dakota is a mix of American pastoralism, Old World Europe and outdoor fun

At first glance, North Dakota appears to be wide open spaces, but planners will soon find the state is packed with historic sites, cultural

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Innovative Venue Options Abound In Connecticut's Hartford and Mystic

Connecticut is both a quintessence and a quandary. It is a state populated by generations of trailblazers and freethinkers, yet its reputation as the

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Reno targets groups with revitalized riverfront and updated lodgings

Like Superman soaring through the air, the “Biggest Little City” is showing its strong suit and aiming to bring in some action on the

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Affordable Yet Creative F&B Tips, One Meal At a Time

Whether your dining event is slated for breakfast, lunch or dinner, each mealtime serves up its own set of challenges for planners. Pleasing palates

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Planners pump up CSR teambuilding by helping those with acute needs

Philanthropic team-building activities are seeing a spike in popularity at a time when corporate meetings are under public scrutiny from investors (

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Q&A: Kim Peterson and Greg Peterson (Family History in Hospitality)

I went to Seattle for the first time in 1984 to conduct a site visit for a client. At the Seattle Sheraton, I worked with Brian Peterson, then the

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Four Hawaiian Resorts Wrap $230 Million Upgrade

STAMFORD, Conn. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its largest brand, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, and its owners

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New Hilton Columbus Alters Hotel Landscape

By Steve Wartenberg, courtesy of The Columbus Dispatch, OhioMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News  More people came to Columbus to attend meetings and

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Atlantic City Bounces Back

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. In the wake of damage from Hurricane Sandy, the following open letter to the meetings and travel industry from

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Take 10! CVBs: Negotiating for Services

What do you do if you don't have chemistry with the CVB representative? In the rare instances when I don’t

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