Q&A With Robbin Murphy, Executive Chef, Moody Gardens

As executive chef at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

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Taking Off: The Unexpected Surprises for Meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan

With meeting planners suffering high costs and limited space for their meetings in many first-tier U.S. cities, now is the time for the second tier

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DeVos Place and Grand Rapids skyline

2019 Meetings Trends Survey Responses: What Worries You About the Meetings Industry?

Meetings Today: What sorts of things, in a professional sense, worry you about the meetings industry or the responsibilities of meeting

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The Art of the Deal

Is a destination really a great value if it only has budget-priced hotel accommodations and facilities and not much else? Of course not, if you want

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Explore Minnesota CEO Wins Tourism Award

ST. PAUL, Minn.Explore Minnesota Director and CEO John Edman has been named national

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5 Common Mistakes When Planning Executive Retreats (And How to Avoid Them)

Executive retreats—where corporate leaders come together to get off site and discuss company problems, progress and goals—are often high

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Historic Chicago Structure Finds New Life

CHICAGOHilton Worldwide announced the opening of

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Double-Edged Sword

When it comes to lead times for booking corporate functions, meeting planners seem to be of two minds. They’re booking larger meetings on longer lead

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Corporate Meetings Lead Times Shorten on Small Programs; Lengthen on Others

When it comes to lead times for booking corporate functions, meeting planners seem to be of two minds. They’re booking larger meetings on

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New Orlando Restaurants Join MICHELIN-Recognized Eateries in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa

There are plenty of reasons CVENT names Orlando the No. 1 Meeting Destination in the country year after year: abundant meeting space, diversity of

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Visit Orlando team celebrates Michelin Stars

Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta Offers All-Inclusive Experiences For Groups

NUEVO VALLARTA, MEXICOAcknowledged for stunning meeting space, tranquil surroundings, delicious food and quality guest service, the All Inclusive

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How to Negotiate with a Hotel

How to Negotiate with a HotelFrom Rob Hard, former About.com

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Winter Meetings

More CoverageWinter Warm-Up: Mountain Milestones

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Mike May, president of Spear One, talks drive-to events

Mike May President, Spear One Mike May and his

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Sioux City's Pearl Street is an up-and-coming cultural hotspot for meeting attendees in Western Iowa

Planners know that budgeting time for the group to explore a happening thoroughfare is one of the best ways to introduce attendees to their host

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Tribal F&B

Food and drink is as vital a component for Native American resorts as any other meeting resort. The difference: tribal chefs have a far broader

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What Are Hybrid Events—Really?

The pandemic didn’t create hybrid events—but it made them more valuable.  This new wave of dynamic, interactive, accessible events isn’t part

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Hybrid CSR event.

Winery or Restaurant?

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Public Art

Groups on a budget that would like to incorporate a fun arts outing can take to the streets for self-guided tours of public art on display throughout

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What to Do if...

Recently, I posed the following question to a group of meeting planners: “What are your most pressing career-related questions?”

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