The Carolinas stand tall when it comes to group business

As North Carolina continues to confront legislative and social challenges, the state’s enduring appeal as a group destination is not lost on

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3 Texas Gulf Coast Destinations That Shine for Meetings and Events

Stretching nearly 400 miles, the Texas Gulf Coast offers a wealth of meetings experiences that take advantage of the region’s ample beaches, wildlife

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SPINCon 2018: As Gloriously Giddy and Game-Changing As Ever

Unicorns? Check. A wizard? Check. Dance breaks? Check. Bingo pajama party? Check.Game-changing sessions and connections? That’s definitely a

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Meetings Are Big Business in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Local CVB Leaders Share Why

With the world’s 10th largest economy based on GDP, pro-business Texas perennially dominates rankings across multiple categories and indicators.

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Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva Fosters Group Collaboration

Planners have a variety of teambuilding experiences to choose from in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, each of which can cater to a group’s makeup and

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After Hawaii missile scare, it’s time to rethink contracts

Terrorist attacks, natural disasters, unhinged gunslingers and, most recently, an erroneous public warning in Hawaii of an impending missile attack

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Major developments make Texas a premiere business destination

Continuing to dominate national business and economic rankings, Texas has added more than a half-million jobs since 2008, the year we launched

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Eight great western wine experiences for groups

For planners looking at ways to infuse a wine-themed activity or event location into a meetings program, the options have never been so rich and

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6 Group-Friendly F&B Experiences in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is enjoying an increasingly intriguing culinary scene that sets the table for delicious meetings. Cooking and cocktail classes,

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The Latest Property Openings and Renovations in Florida (2023)

A highly anticipated expansion at the Broward County Convention Center, Greater Fort Lauderdale; a new Jet Blue Terminal at Orlando International

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Mocktails Are Gaining Popularity. Will Meetings and Events Catch the Trend?

Who doesn’t like the allure of liquid pleasure in a glass—the clink of ice cubes against the sides, promising cool refreshment; the colors swirling

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Take 10 - Contracts: Accommodations With Joan Eisenstodt

Joan Eisenstodt answers additional questions from

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Louisiana

Many Americans’ impressions of Louisiana are inextricably linked with a 2005 hurricane and a 2010 oil spill.But there’s a big silver

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Tempting Transformation for Arizona Meetings Mecca

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Major Millennium Makeover in Minneapolis

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L.A. Boutique Debuts New Event Spaces

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McCormick Place Hotel Wraps $110M Makeover

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San Diego Tourism Dodges Bullet

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On a Roll: Trends Reshaping the East Coast Gaming Scene

From Massachusetts to Maryland, runaway expansion in the East Coast gaming market continues. Billions have been invested in some 25 new properties

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