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The specter of active shooters carrying out mass shootings has fallen on the meetings industry after a drumbeat of such horrific incidents in 2018

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

Aside from potentially millions of dollars in lost revenue, destination boycotts such as what are occurring in

Picture this: A warehouse with an extensive collection of costumes in every conceivable style and size, including a wide variety of shoes, belts,

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Dear Ashley, How can we create opportunities for local communities to engage in our destination events? Sepideh Eivazi

I love boutique hotels, and until this week, I was an advocate for the tiny room movement we’re seeing in hospitality. But one recent tiny