“Luxury” has an interesting etymology, originating from the Latin luxus (“excess”) and luxuria (“offensiveness

My most charmed journeys in 20 years covering the global meetings industry include familiarization trips to Australia, Lapland and Morocco. Never,

Iconic for its towering palm trees, mid-century modern architecture and prodigious golf resorts, Southern California’s Coachella Valley is stepping

C-level execs frequently put in long hours to make an organization thrive, so immersing them in a once-in-a-lifetime executive retreat experience

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When it’s time to take your next meal function to new heights, you’ll find a plethora of intriguing venues in mountain destinations in the Western U.

 Visit Irving Executive Director Maura Gast explains how this Dallas Metroplex meetings destination is making strides in

The New England region conjures images of all things quaint: covered bridges, Main Street parades, fall foliage, church steeples, lighthouses.Homes,

The Gulf Coast is on a roll, at least for hoteliers, as few new hotels have opened and demand for the ever-evolving coast has been growing due to a

Consultants Baum+Whiteman say that a flavor a day keeps recession at bay. Restaurant chains, hotels and smart independents are ramping up their

"The hills are alive with the sound of music,” sang Julie Andrews many years ago, and indeed they still are.Music plus other wonderful arts

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Meeting in the center of it all has its advantages when it comes to California. Inland, Sacramento is one of the state’s most historic yet

There is plenty of news coming out of Florida these days, from Brightline—the All Aboard Florida intercity passenger rail that will run from

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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This March, Frisco became the 42nd Texas city designated as a “Music Friendly Texas Certified Community” under the Texas Music Office’s pioneering

Sultry and sunny by day, Florida turns up the heat at night as clubs, lounges and hot spots transform bedtime into party time.If your group isn

The Natural State has unending native beauty, from the lush, rolling hills of the Ozarks to the bluffs and forests of the Ouachitas and southern

As Texas Monthly observed in 1969, “the most important identifying characteristic of a native Texan is the desire to be one.” Craving