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

Behind buoyant bookings and a host of new, renovated and reenergized visitor districts, venues and experiences, the Reno Tahoe group market is

After spending a few days in South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital Adelaide, the host city of

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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.

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

Independent planner Chase Brunson is the foremost advocate for transgendered people in the meetings and events industry, frequently speaking for top

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

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

With the past few years plagued with the overcast of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 felt like a return to normalcy for many in the industry. While 2023

"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

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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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

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

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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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