Sweden boasts classic and cutting-edge events

Castles, cobblestone and classic architecture are part of the charm groups can expect with a meeting in Europe. But head north to Scandinavia and the

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Resort casinos spotlight evening electricity

Perhaps there was a crystal ball—after all, anything seems possible in Las Vegas—but it was here in the late ’90s that resort

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Big-name attractions across the US offer top-notch event spaces

Famed attractions are household names for a reason. But while their main lures of radical rides or amazing artwork often grab the headlines, they

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9 Food Experiences in Newport, Rhode Island That Meeting Groups Will Love

As documented by author and renowned researcher Brian Stinson in his 2018 book Newport Firsts: A Hundred Claims to Fame, America’s fabled

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Group of attendees watching a clam bake at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island

Portland

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Donna West

Donna WestIndependent Meeting Planner and Travel ConsultantDW Consulting & Lighthouse Travel & ToursSanta Clara, Calif. Do you find that

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Stories of Success: How Women Lead at East Coast Gaming Resorts

From Maryland, where Melonie Johnson is president and COO of MGM National Harbor, to Atlantic City, where Borgata’s Deborah Pellegrino is the first

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Atlantic City skyline

MT LIVE! Report: 8 Issues on Planners’ Minds

Meetings Today LIVE! West wrapped May 2, 2018, at the new

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Industry Pros Weigh in on 2018's Hottest International Meetings Destinations

Transportation improvements have put the entire globe on offer for meetings and events.And even with the world to choose from, planners are choosing

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Negotiating With Convention Centers

 Build a solid, meaningful business relationship with Center personnel in a positive and knowledgeable manner and negotiating leverage

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What’s New for Meeting Planners in Chicago?

During the pandemic, restrictions on capacity, social distancing and masking have varied by state, county and even city. Now, most states are fully

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Commission Battle: David Bruce vs. the Marriott Goliath

Forty-four-year meetings and hospitality industry veteran David Bruce, managing partner of the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-area meeting planning and

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San Francisco and Surrounds Brim With Flavorful Experiences

With its dazzling array of ethnic and cutting-edge cuisine, vibrant wine and beer scene, and year-round abundance of locally sourced foods, the San

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Lake Tahoe

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Idaho boasts a wide variety of scenic golf settings

The picturesque Gem State inspires meeting groups to spend some time outdoors, and one of the main activities perfect for attendee networking and

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Green Teams

 Whether it’s building a solar-powered vehicle or creating a model for an energy-efficient city, team-building activities are heading in an eco-

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Cool and Green

 Now that green is at the height of mainstream fashion, hotels are trying to out-green each other, touting everything from their low-flow

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Cool and Green

 Now that green is at the height of mainstream fashion, hotels are trying to out-green each other, touting everything from their low-flow

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Creating a Niche Market

When working as a meeting planner inside a corporation, association or nonprofit organization, there is a defined audience based on the product or

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Mountain Spas

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