Two veteran planners share tips for executive retreats

A lot is on the line when planning an executive retreat, especially when the attendees are members of the C-Level suite who hold all of the cards

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Iconic SoCal Lodging Wrapping Regal Renovation

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.With the introduction of the first new guest rooms and suites at The Beverly Hills Hotel, the last phase of the hotel-wide

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New Report Reveals Key Trends in the Biggest Rotating Conventions

The vast majority of the biggest 250 conventions meet in just 20 destinations, according to a new report issued by Destinations International and

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Casey Graves

Laguna Beach, Calif.Casey Graves has been named general manager of The Inn at Laguna Beach

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The Wigwam Launches Renovations of Hotel and Grounds

This fall The Wigwam will complete their comprehensive renovation. Starting in spring 2023, iconic Phoenix property The Wigwam will

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Team San Jose Names New CEO

SAN JOSE, Calif. Team San Jose has named Karolyn Kirchgesler as its new CEO following a yearlong search process. Kirchgesler is an industry executive

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Countless organizations offer beachfront CSR experiences

Corporate social responsibility, aka CSR, is hotter than ever, serving up an expansive menu of options to groups seeking to give back.Where this type

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Anaheim/Orange County CVB Information (2013)

Contact information for Convention & Visitors Bureaus in the Anaheim/Orange County area, including Visit Newport Beach and Destination

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Four western meeting properties ideal for the family

And though the concept of family-friendly meetings is not something conference hotels and resorts openly promote, meeting planners looking for this

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SmartAsset Reveals Top U.S. Cities for Conferences

In an effort to provide cost-saving choices and advice, SmartAsset, a financial technology company reported the

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It's Here!

We’ve been teasing you for a few months about all of the big changes we’re planning at Meetings Focus, and now, the wait is over! This

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Boutique hotels provide inspiration through art and design

Due to its fame, people are often surprised to learn that Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is actually quite small in size, measuring only 30 by

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Going Places

California Glen Varda was promoted to director of sales of the Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco. Varda,

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Popular Palm Springs Resort Plans Upgrade

PALM SPRINGS, Calif.Tribute Portfolio, the newest collection of independent hotels from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced the

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Bay Area Casino Begins $175M Expansion

ROHNERT PARK, Calif.The leadership of the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria broke ground on a $175 million expansion of the

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Good News in New Orleans

 NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans hosted 4.9 million visitors in the first half of 2012, an increase of two percent over the same period in 2011

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Cruz’ing Ahead

Santa Cruz is buzzing with new group optionsThe popular California beachfront town of Santa Cruz has announced some new and upcoming of doings that

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Convention Centers Are Making Bold New Statements

Goodbye big-box, bunkeresque venues. Hello green rooftop micro-environments, wellness spaces and hip street-party-scapes with food trucks and

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New Standards and Changes in the Incentive Travel Industry Post-Pandemic

With the transition into what many hope will be a post-pandemic world comes change and adaptation, and not one area of life has gone unaffected.

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Resorts & Incentives Trends Level Up as Travel Returns