The Play State

Spring has nearly sprung, and the last place anyone wants to be is trapped in a stuffy boardroom. Massachusetts may be among the smallest U.S. states

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Colorado Mountain Resorts

From craft brews to sparkling champagne, adventure to relaxation, Colorado defies description—and gravity—offering a bounty of high-

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See How Top In-Person Event Entertainers Pivoted to Virtual in 2020

When sitting down to write my May 1, 2020, article for Meetings Today, we were about six weeks into the pandemic in the U.S. I knew that I had to

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Comedic duo The Passing Zone has successfully made the transition to virtual events. Credit: The Passing Zone

Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs

Westward expansion didn’t end with the Gold Rush. As did the pioneers of the 19th century, people today are still looking west for exciting

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How Nature Inspires New Mexico’s Wellness Offerings

New Mexico is fondly called “The Land of Enchantment.” Mesmerizing natural landscapes like mountains, ancient volcanoes and sand dunes, plus a rich

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4 Reasons Galveston Perfects Bleisure Travel

Bleisure travel—combining leisurely down time with business travel—

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These 5 Western Hotels Offer Slopeside Breakout Sessions, Food Carts and More for Meetings and Events

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations in these western states: Arizona

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Try These Innovative Non-Golf Activity Options at Top Resorts

A meeting incorporating golf at a top-flight resort is a no-brainer for those who live for the links. But what about attendees who aren’t comfortable

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From Chatbots to Ultra-Healthy F&B: IACC’s Mark Cooper Sheds Light on the Latest Meetings Trends

Meetings, like the world around them, are changing at warp speed, and keeping up on the latest trends is imperative for planners wishing to cater to

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Asia-Pacific Events Showcase Cultural Teambuilding Activities

There is no better way to unite international meeting groups traveling to the far reaches of the Asia-Pacific region than to participate in one of

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Five historic Western treasures are steeped in character and innovation

Few meeting professionals can say that the best tour guide they ever had was a Saint Bernard named Bruno. Nary a few organizers can boast about being

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Resorts Get Creative in Catering to All Generations

In 2009, the Harvard Business Review described the fact that “five generations are about to be working side by side” as “a

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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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Napa and Sonoma brim with creative group experiences

EDITOR’S NOTE: Shortly before this story went to press a series of devastating fires ravaged parts of both Napa and Sonoma counties,

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Colorado dishes out an array of F&B experiences

For active groups with an appetite, Colorado is one of the best destinations for pairing scenic attractions with an abundance of culinary options,

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Experiential events lead corporate meetings trends

Going by indicators such as a confident stock market, corporate liquidity, positive lending environment and carryover of 2016’s record year for

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California’s Central Coast is a blend of delights

Convenient to and yet a world apart from the pulsating urban hubs of Greater Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, California’s Central

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5 Strategies for the Perfect Beach Gathering

When it comes to event settings that inspire, relax and rejuvenate attendees, the beach is a top pick. The sand, surf and coastline add elements of

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Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley showcase local produce

Wilmington and the communities of Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley pair the fresh produce of the region’s fertile farmland with artisan know-how to

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Addressing Mental Health and Wellness in the Meetings Industry—and Why It’s Important

Rachael Riggs was working an event in Dallas for a software company when she was told there was a “911.” “They said ‘Rachael, you need to come to

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