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By Carol Pucci for The Seattle Times/McClatchy-Tribune Regional News I'm not sure I'd pay $15 to pitch a tent in someone's garden. And I don't plan

My head and I don’t get along—and we never really have.I’ve been in and out of therapy since I was 8 years old. The reason changes depending on my

Meeting planners operating in the SMERF—social, military, education, religious and fraternal—segment often have to stretch budgets and get creative

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is turning heads in Indy with its completely overhauled annual

Don’t be mistaken—when it comes to desert regions, the expansive images of barren landscapes and oppressive sun that may come to your mind are

The National Middle School Association (NMSA) knows the value of meeting in destinations other than first-tier cities. Along with a growing number of

As in-person meetings begin to return, destination selection will be paramount. Planners will be on the lookout for cities that have put forth an

Most people think they know how they would react if they were suddenly faced with an active shooter. You’d leap into action, take charge, bar

Always popular as meeting sites, Western Canada and Mexico are now even more enticing as the strength of the U.S. dollar allows planners to book more

Joan Eisenstodt answers additional questions from the 04.26.17 

Illinois McCormick Place West, the latest addition to Chicago’s McCormick Place, opened in early August, eight months ahead of

Groups meeting throughout South Dakota are encouraged, especially during spring, summer and autumn, to consider area parks as possible settings for

While face-to-face meetings and travel have paused, staying connected with peers and hospitality partners is more important than ever. In this series

Kansas City is on the ascent, ready

Broadway-caliber performances, various concerts and visual arts exhibits are all on deck for planners interested in adding a bit of East Central

Having children should not preclude parents from attending meetings, and many conferences are recognizing this by offering services for attendees who

Iowa is home to many exciting spectator sports, including collegiate games starring the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the first presidential

Anyone can make smart bargaining moves when they’re holding all the cards, but wise contract negotiation is a very different game now, with

Product diversification has been the name of the game in Vegas for the past decade or so, an era that has seen the rise of pool parties, mega-