Female Chef-Restaurateurs Light Up the Boston Culinary Scene

In the early 90s, I dined next to Julia Child and her party at the former Chez Jean in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Regaling her table with one story

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Bowl of Mafaldini Alla Funghi from Karen Akunowicz at Fox & The Knife

SMERF Meetings

When the corporate group market tanked after 9/11, CVBs and meetings hotels sought refuge in the SMERF (social, military, education, religious and

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Locally Focused Culinary Experiences in the Pacific Northwest

One of the best ways to experience a destination is through its food. Every city has a story to tell through its local crops, products and makers,

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Paella being cooked on the street at the Basque Block in Boise, Idaho

5 Haunted Hotels for Ghostly Gatherings

“Any big hotels have got scandals. Just like every big hotel has got a ghost … Hotels are superstitious places.” —

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‘Do Not Disturb’ Policy Updates Spark Debate

Do you want someone entering your hotel room without your permission? Do hotels even have the right to enforce this? Those are the core questions

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Do Not Disturb Sign

4 Drive-To Locales Have Groups Revved to Hit the Road

As drive-to meetings gain in popularity nationwide in response to rising airfares and excessive fees, certain destinations are taking vigorous

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Las Vegas Resort Leaders on Major Events, Game-Changing Developments and Meetings Momentum

Change is coming to Las Vegas.The Venetian Convention and Expo Center commences a $188 million renovation this summer as part of the Venetian’s 25th

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The Grand Colonnade, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

5 Remote Resorts That Foster Productive, Memorable and Unique Group Experiences

Post-pandemic attendee preferences have consistently put planners under pressure to find unique destinations and experiences for their groups that

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Amangiri

San Francisco Bay Area parklands offer options

While it may be an urban metropolis, the San Francisco Bay Area is also defined by glorious natural settings and abundant parklands that bring a

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Animal Sanctuaries in Upstate New York Enrich Meetings

Last November 2016, I visited the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in South Salem,

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Affordable destinations can still pack a big punch

While skyrocketing hotel rates and other costs are putting first-tier cities beyond the reach of many meeting budgets, there is no shortage of

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Mexico allows groups to enjoy the great outdoors

With its varied terrain that ranges from soaring mountains to lush jungles, from sparkling beaches to pristine parklands, Mexico just might be

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Gaming

Nevada’s gaming destinations breezed through the boom years, investing in new and upgraded properties as they upped the ante, betting on

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Going upscale is a breeze in Coastal Mexico

Mexico is a multifaceted destination for groups. And one of the most impressive ways to take advantage of the diversity of its coastal resort

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Wine-focused Lodgings Lure Groups West

There are over 8,300 wineries in North America, with more than 3,200 in the West. Along with this popularity comes wine-focused lodgings with unique

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Coastal Meetings

As sure as waves crash into the shores up and down the West Coast, group-friendly destinations along the picturesque coastline are consistently

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San Diego spills with iconic attractions

San Diego is known for surf, sand and sun, and when you are there you want to experience it all. Melding that with the convenience of the 2.6 million

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Beating the Odds

More CoverageLas Vegas HoldingsAlthough not

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Virginia is ramping up its group F&B offerings

Across Virginia, groups will find grills fired, taps flowing and corks popping as the state’s culinary star continues to rise.The accolades

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Silicon Valley gets innovative with group venues

The lineup of fantastic off-site venues in Silicon Valley is as varied and intriguing as the big ideas that are conceived in the area.From a mountain

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