DO: Take advantage of local resources to build a reliable network of local contacts: tourist offices, CVBs, global

Sonoma CountySonoma County may be one of the top wine regions in the world, but the multifaceted destination offers much more than premium

We have Henry Flagler to thank for developing Florida’s many resort towns including Palm Beach, known today as “America’s First Resort Destination.”

Teambuilding activities are more than a chance to escape the conference room. They can help attendees communicate, find new talents and strengths,

This is all so different from any crisis I’ve lived through professionally. On 9/11, I was in Texas about to start day two of a two-day training

With its varied landscapes that range from mountains to lakes to rivers, Kentucky is a rich source of never-ending excitement for groups looking to

Three professors in our industry graciously gave their time to help us understand what they teach now and what we may need as part of the curriculum

Hyatt debuted its Miraval spa and wellness brand in Austin with the opening of

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Take 10: Contracts, Part 1 (basic)1. How do you defend the planner's position that liquidated damages should be

Great event design gets its inspiration from a multitude of sources. Maybe that inspiration comes from

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

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

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

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

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

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