Vastly Different Travel Industry Takes on the New Administration

It seems most everyone has an

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Unique Approaches to Beach Meetings in West Coast Destinations

Through the eyes of a meeting planner, the beach is a blank canvas. Miles of sandy white shorelines freckled with seashells and shaded by palm

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Beach Meetings in Newport Beach, California. Credit: Visit Newport Beach

San Diego Is Upping Its Foodie Status—How Your Event Can Benefit

San Diego has long been famous for its coastal location and laid-back vibe—that’s part of its allure for meetings and conventions. Outdoor venues and

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Grilled Baja Oysters from Animae

Monterey's Foray: Explorations in Cuisine

One chef making waves in

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3 Sonoma County Wineries Your Groups Will Love

When it comes to

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The Magic Is in the Collaboration

At Disney Meetings & Events, we believe the most memorable experiences come from collaboration. Our experts are ready to partner with you to

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Disney Meetings & Events

4 Group Teambuilding Activities Under the Sun in Newport Beach

Stretching 10 miles along Southern California’s Pacific coastline is Newport Beach, a chic meetings-friendly destination with an average of 328 days

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Surfing in Newport Beach, California

San Diego Tourism Authority Names New President and CEO

Daniel Kuperschmid, a 30-year Hyatt Hotels executive, has been named the new president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). The STDA

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Daniel Kuperschmid

Effortless Planning Starts With GOCAL

Southern California is a major draw for meetings and events, thanks to its broad expanse of amenities, attractions and pleasant year-round weather.

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GoCal

Desert Destinations Deliver Contemplative Group Outing Options

Not all deserts are alike. For example, different altitudes pose different opportunities for flora and fauna at each level.  “High” deserts near

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Group practicing yoga at sunset in Phoenix

Why San Francisco Is the OG Sustainable Destination

San Francisco was sustainable before sustainable was cool, so maybe it’s time to take a step back and recognize the City by the Bay for being an

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Gaylord's West Coast Expansion and More, With DOSM Russ Mitchell

A major player is about to disrupt the West Coast convention and large-meeting rotation landscape with the opening of Gaylord Pacific Resort &

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s Major Renovation Carries a SoCal Tradition Forward

Carlsbad, California, located off the iconic Pacific Coast Highway about 35 miles north of San Diego, is one of those Southern California

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Photo of exterior of Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Business Travel From Hickory Global Partners

Hickory Global Partners, a global corporate travel alliance serving travel agencies, travel departments and corporations, named the most popular

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Houston, Texas

Getting Into the Swing: Fun Golf Games for Everyone

At sunset on the opening day of an 800-person meeting at Omni PGA Resort & Spa in Frisco, Texas, attendees wandered around the edges of one of

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people playing on golf green

Disneyland Resort Offers Endless Opportunities for Magical Meetings and Events

When a meeting planner wishes upon a star, perhaps they’re asking for perfect weather during their event, or a walkable destination with everything

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World of Color Dessert Party, Disney California Adventure Park

Relaxing Beaches, Secluded Forests and Polished Properties Make Santa Cruz Retreat-Ready

Whether you’ve always wanted to explore the famous redwoods of California or long for a meeting with an ocean view, consider Northern California’s

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Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County

A Complete List of Our 2025 On-the-Scene Coverage

Meetings Today had a busy 2025 getting out on the road to explore destinations with meetings in mind.Aside from traveling to cover the major meetings

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Los Angeles Tourism Numbers Nearing 2019 Levels—With Major Events on the Way

Los Angeles Tourism announced that tourism to Los Angeles County generated $34.5 billion in total business sales in 2022, reaching 91% of 2019’s

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Anaheim’s Strong Recovery Fueled by New Developments

Anaheim, California, is officially on the comeback. As of August, Visit Anaheim reported 2022 confirmed bookings for the Anaheim Convention Center

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Grand Plaza at Anaheim Convention Center