3 Major New Sports and Entertainment Districts Competing for Your Event

Along with new, high-tech stadiums and arenas, sports and entertainment districts are becoming the norm in both large metropolitan areas and smaller

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Midwest resorts embrace family-friendly events

When it comes to meetings travel, being away from family can be a drag. Many resorts in the Midwest make it easier to bring the spouse and kids along

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Will Airbnb Destroy Your Room Block?

First it was online travel agencies like Travelocity and Priceline doing the distribution disrupting. Now newer brands loaded with owner-offered

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Hilton Celebrates 100 Years With Many Charitable Efforts—and Your Meeting Can Join the Cause

Hilton’s commitment to making a difference goes all the way back to its founder, hotel and hospitality

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5 Teambuilding Ideas on the Beach for Your Next Event

Meeting in beachfront destinations like Florida or the Carolinas is no fun if your attendees are stuck inside all day, longingly gazing out of the

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Teambuilding day at The Diplomat

Tennessee is stomping ground for fun agendas

Thrills abound in the Volunteer State, from pro basketball in Memphis and football in Nashville to hang gliding in Chattanooga, ziplining through the

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Chicago’s Meetings and Events Industry Thrives With Local Partnerships

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chicago Tribune reported the city lost

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Chicago's Famous Willis Tower

Convention centers adapt to tradeshows of today

Once upon a time, in the words of tradeshow consultant Traci Browne, the typical event held in a convention center exhibition hall could be described

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Atlanta is set to score big with Super Bowl LIII coming to town

Nothing says a destination has hit the big time like hosting the biggest game in the world, the Super Bowl, and the spotlight will be focused on

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Planners share their experiences on the road for southern drive-to meetings

While drive-to meetings may appear to be less complicated and more budget-friendly than those involving air travel, planners charged with these

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Today's casino resorts offer much more than a gaming room floor

Bright flashing lights, the ringing of slot machines and all-night Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournaments are some of the first things that probably

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The 2022 NFL Draft Event From a Meeting Planner Perspective

The opportunity I had to learn from three organizations that are at the top of their “game” during my April 27-29 fam trip to look under the hood

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NFL Draft

Q&A: Paul A. Greenberg on Hospitality Industry Ethics

For the first of two (or more) Friday With Joan articles on ethics, I chose to highlight this interview with Paul A. Greenberg, a

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Hotel Deal Nears for Maryland Tech Park

 By Pete McCarthy, Courtesy of The Frederick News-Post, Md./McClatchy-Tribune Regional News A deal to build a "major" hotel and conference

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Hospitality Today Live’s Deborah Gardner Shares Pandemic Lessons From Guests

The pandemic affected every person on the

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Deborah Gardner, Host, Hospitality Today Live

Resorts & Incentives: Experts Share What’s Trending

Now more than ever, people want to be immersed in destinations and have a sense of well-being when they visit. When it comes to incentives at resorts

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Nice, for the Right Price

It’s an enticing proposition for meeting planners and attendees alike: a luxury meeting at a posh hotel known for the highest levels of luxury and

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Industry Pros Weigh in on 2018's Hottest International Meetings Destinations

Transportation improvements have put the entire globe on offer for meetings and events.And even with the world to choose from, planners are choosing

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Let’s Make a Deal

By Rebecca Frisch, About.com GuideWe all dream of being a skillful

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Keeping the Peace

The pounding beat from the disco below their rooms is keeping attendees awake; children are dashing outside the meeting rooms in a race to get to the

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