First impressions can mean everything. Following the revitalization and expansion of its convention center, Sacramento is ready to make a lasting one

Northern California has a legacy of growth and success. Most recently, it includes triumphs such as San Francisco's World Series win and the

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) observed an increase in economic impact and visitor growth in 2022 at their annual State of

By Eric Newkirk Meeting planners need to speak the right language to get the most cost-effective outcome for their audiovisual

A true melting pot, Ohio exudes a diversity of its own evolutionary design. Due to a varied history, the Buckeye State is characterized by a wealth

Forever synonymous with the 1980 Winter Olympics, where the U.S. men’s hockey team defeated the Soviets in the “Miracle on Ice” and

In the February 2016 edition of Philadelphia magazine, Senior Writer Liz Spikol, who grew up in Center City, addresses the historical divide

Indianapolis is officially on the country’s menu of culinary hot spots.With new restaurants opening every day, a burgeoning craft beer scene and

It’s certainly true that planners can find a wellness element—a relaxing spa here, a nutritious farm-to-table meal there—in a vast array of meetings

In his “Complete Guide to Canada,” Vancouver native J.J. McCullough observes that, “In a multi- ethnic, restaurant-heavy country like Canada, it can

Seattle has many strengths for meetings. The new

Whether it’s their growing spending power, social media influence or simply sheer numbers, the Millennial populace is profoundly impacting

It can be tricky to manage a glass of bubbly while being pampered with a manicure and pedicure, but somehow I pulled it off, toasting with newfound

One of the more challenging elements of the planning process is determining where to hold your meeting. A mountain of work can go into researching

The desert resort cities of the Coachella Valley are best known as playgrounds for grownups, with nonstop sun and plentiful golf. The region’s

If the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, as the saying goes, the South undoubtedly has scores of admirers. In the Atlanta area alone,

Amid encouraging signs of recovery, the meetings industry has faced unprecedented challenges over the past seven years. On the positive side, tough

We’re sitting atop a 150-foot “Supertree” constructed of reinforced concrete, photovoltaic cells and thousands of plants, all

Meetings in a Minute

It’s been a big year for Hawaii’s largest island.Despite the headlines, many sensationalized and inaccurate—“The Hawaiian