This Sky-Scraping NYC Installation Will Blow Your Mind

I’ve been very lucky to be a part of some of the most unique and one-of-a-kind experiences over my 44 years in the events industry. People always ask

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Northern Ohio Rings Loud With Music-Based Venues

Music of every genre, including rock, classical and jazz, is represented throughout Northern Ohio, where groups can easily include an activity or off

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Chefs at Group-Friendly Caribbean Properties Dish on F&B Trends and Local Flavors

Influenced by the abundant tastes of many cultures, these chefs at group-friendly properties in the Caribbean share their views on the fusion of

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Exploring the ‘Social’ Side of SMERF Meetings

The SMERF (social, military, education, religious, fraternal) banner covers an array of groups that on the surface would seem to have little in

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The Z: Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

I used to get anxious calling restaurants to order food for delivery. As an introvert with social anxiety, which is defined by the

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The Z - Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

Experiencing Korea Through K-Teambuilding Programs

The COVID-19 pandemic has put international exchange “on hold” for much of the past two years. However, in spite of the spread of new variants of the

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4 Drive-To Locales Have Groups Revved to Hit the Road

As drive-to meetings gain in popularity nationwide in response to rising airfares and excessive fees, certain destinations are taking vigorous

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Personalized, Global and Tech-Forward Steer Incentive Trends

While incentive programs are still dedicated to loyalty and team spirit, the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) 2017 Trends Study noted the growing

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Six teambuilding companies strike a chord with attendees

The history of music is a vast landscape of activism, from Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony and the folk songs of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez to the

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Animal Sanctuaries in Upstate New York Enrich Meetings

Last November 2016, I visited the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in South Salem,

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Albany and Saratoga Springs step up offerings

It’s been 15 years since then-Mayor Gerald Jennings convened the task force that solicited the first proposals for a new-build convention

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That's a Red Flag: Building and Managing Trust in Relationships.

Season 4, Episode 6 Featured guest: Connie Cay-Santos, Senior Director of Growth & Engagement, Quest Audio Visual

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Mexico allows groups to enjoy the great outdoors

With its varied terrain that ranges from soaring mountains to lush jungles, from sparkling beaches to pristine parklands, Mexico just might be

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California’s Central Coast is a blend of delights

Convenient to and yet a world apart from the pulsating urban hubs of Greater Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, California’s Central

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Booming San Antonio Plates Up a Multicultural Feast for Meetings

The seventh-largest city in the U.S., Texas tourism favorite

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Upstate New York beckons groups with special venues

As summer yields to fall, Empire State groups can access a wide range of agenda-boosting autumnal experiences. When winter comes, another abundant

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5 Strategies for the Perfect Beach Gathering

When it comes to event settings that inspire, relax and rejuvenate attendees, the beach is a top pick. The sand, surf and coastline add elements of

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Northern California offers waterfront experiences

Ah, the Golden State’s northern riches. Could there be a more treasured place to recharge, revitalize and get inspired than along its sublime shores?

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Time-tested venues offer authentic cuisine

As the saying goes, the story of the world is found on the plate, and that’s never truer than today. Courtesy of globalization and advanced

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New Life for Shuttered Caribbean Resort

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