Oregon Venue Earns LEED Certification

The Salem Conference Center in Salem, Ore., was awarded LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.The conference center earned the

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Road Warriors: 4 Wellness Tips to Keep You Happy and Healthy While Traveling for Work

As children return to school and pumpkin patches open their gates, the crisp air of autumn can usher in a season full of cozy sweaters and hot

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First Look Inside Gran Destino’s New Rooftop Restaurant

Take a bite of the food or a sip of a cocktail at the Gran Destino Tower’s crown jewel, Toledo – Tapas, Steaks & Seafoods, and you may forget for

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10 Easy Ways to Boost the Sustainability of Your Event

There’s never been a better time to get started on

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9 Self-Care Tips to Maintain Your Sanity at Conferences and Ensure a Rewarding Experience

Conferences provide wonderful opportunities for networking, continuing education and new experiences. They can also be overwhelming and stressful,

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Green Meetings

Even as talk of financial green dominates headlines, environmental green continues to take on a crucial role in the meetings industry. In a time of

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Explore St. Louis President to Step Down Amid Criticism

Longtime Explore St. Louis president Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe is set to step down August 31, almost 10 months ahead of her contract expiration in

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Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe

Green Meetings

Even as talk of financial green dominates headlines, environmental green continues to take on a crucial role in the meetings industry. In a time of

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North American Meetings Industry Day Dawns

Happy North American Meetings Industry Day. Welcome to a celebration that has been a while in the making.If you want to trace its origins, just

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Native American casinos bring cultural legacies to life

In common with Australia, Canada and other lands inhabited by indigenous peoples since ancient times, the U.S. bears the lasting scar, or more

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Going Green: GMIC annual conference

When Eric Ryan, architect of the Method brand, stepped onstage at the recent GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference, his words rang true: “It is about

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New Hyatt Property Opens in San Juan

SAN JUAN, P.R.Puerto Rico’s fourth Hyatt-branded select service hotel, the $29 million 

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Furniture Company noho Launches in U.S. with Eco-friendly, Flexible Furniture

A 2018 study published in Scientific Reports found that 46% of the plastic waste in

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Golf Happenings

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Nashville’s Facility and F&B Scene Is Hotter Than Its Signature Hot Chicken

Nashville’s hospitality and tourism industry is on a tear.  According to hospitality data and analytics company STR, Nashville trailed only

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Let Freedom Ring! celebration in Nashville.

Protect Québec: Why Québec’s Focus Is on Sustainability and the Future

Surrounded by the Canadian wilderness and chock-full of beauteous landscapes and natural resources, the Canadian province of Québec welcomes millions

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Mountains in Charlevoix, Quebec. Photo Credit: Charlevoix Tourism and Ian Roberge

Ireland's deluxe hotels exude history and charm

Whether it’s savoring exquisite cuisine in a 19th century drawing room where the Irish Constitution was signed or watching for nesting swans on

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New and Tried-and-True Event Options in Austin and the Hill Country

Held on April 29th, the ribbon-cutting for the new $375 million Moody Center at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) featured an exuberant address

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Kalahari Round Rock event barn

Lone Star sports venues remain world-class destinations

In May, NFL owners awarded Houston Super Bowl 51 for February 2017. Local reaction, not surprisingly, was over the moon. “Houston, we have

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Expert insights on taking the international events leap

Meetings are booming. City meetings, resort meetings, convention center meetings, cruise ship meetings. If you’re wondering where clients will

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