Birmingham gets creative with off-site arts venues

A world-class museum, beautiful gardens, exciting performing arts venue, science-based attraction, storied theater and historic home are all part of

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The Buffalo/Niagara region entices groups outdoors

There is something hypnotic and powerful about Niagara Falls. Experiencing it is an intense moment of roaring, powerful meditation through nature,

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Ohio hits mark with group-friendly sports venues

When it comes to sports teams as well as state-of-the-art sports venues, there’s no doubt that Ohio is in the major leagues. For planners

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The Orange County Coast is a prime beachside stretch

The setting, climate and activity offerings of the coastal cities of Orange County provide that iconic Endless Summer atmosphere that lives in the

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Connecticut entices groups with endearing inns

Connecticut’s inns—charming, hospitable, lovely and comfortable—are poised to accommodate groups ranging from annual board meetings

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Southern Ohio's creative outlets offer peek into past

History and art go hand in hand in Southern Ohio. Several cities boast some of the oldest art institutions in the country, from Cincinnati’s

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San Diego Shines with New and Improved Meeting Hotels and Venues

For 250 years old, San Diego is looking pretty good. In 2019, the city celebrated the 250th commemoration of its founding, growing to the eighth-

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Venues and Activities Only in Charlotte, North Carolina

When one big city opens a successful new attraction, every other big city wants to follow suit by welcoming a franchise of its own. The increase

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Charlotte Skyline. Credit: Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Western mountains lure summer groups with amazing excursions

Whether your attendees prefer intense adventures or relaxing rambles, the rugged mountains of the American West will captivate and energize them.

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Eight exceptional spa resorts to relieve attendee stress

Working spa experiences into a meeting or event is an effective way to add balance to a function, relieve attendee stress or just reward employees

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Florida Meetings: Major Tourism Trends to Be Aware of That Will Impact 2019

The preferences of meeting, convention and incentive attendees continue to become more sophisticated and merge with those of leisure travelers. In

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Innovative Venue Options Abound In Connecticut's Hartford and Mystic

Connecticut is both a quintessence and a quandary. It is a state populated by generations of trailblazers and freethinkers, yet its reputation as the

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Nevada Announces Tiered Reopening Timeline

Updated April 14, 2021: Gov. Sisolak Sets Goal to Open Nevada 100% By June 1 Nevada will lift statewide social distancing mandates May 1,

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How Santa Rosa Stands Out for Meetings in Sonoma County, California

For groups that have their sights set on Sonoma County, consider Santa Rosa, California as your hub.  Just 50 miles north of San Francisco and

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Cool down with Arizona's water-based excursions and venues

While desert landscapes and stands of cacti are iconic Arizona images, the Grand Canyon State is most definitely a fluid destination where groups can

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California’s Central Valley and High Sierra offer value

Even if California didn’t have its celebrated coastline, it would still be one of the world’s most amazing destinations. The Golden State

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3 Meeting Planners Share Their Top Florida Incentive Programs

Incentive groups are loyal to the sandy shores and sunny skies of Florida.The destination’s appeal may start with its warm weather, but it has other

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North Carolina’s Triangle region is a sustainable leader

In its 2016 North Carolina Clean Energy Industry Census, the Raleigh-based NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) called cleantech “a major

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Florida’s Palm Beach and Treasure Coast tempt groups

Standard Oil magnate Henry Flagler discovered Florida in search of an idyllic spot for his beloved wife to recover from her ailing health. When he

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More resort hotels take localized approach

Perhaps the biggest trend in travel preferences over the past couple of years has been the desire for authentic, hands-on experiences that bring

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