Destinations International’s Annual Convention Explores the DMO of the Future

“Your jobs in your communities have never been more important,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of

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Attendees pose outside of Steam Whistle Complex during Destinations International's Annual Convention in Toronto

Leading Resorts in Las Vegas Talk Major Event Excitement and Future Meetings Outlook

U2’s chart-topping, Grammy-winning 1991 album Achtung Baby is an all-time classic. This September, the legendary Irish rockers inaugurate the highly

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Agricultural event meccas shine in the Midwest

Planners organizing an ag event in the Midwest certainly have a large field of choices to plow, whether putting together a large-scale farming expo,

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First Look Inside Gran Destino’s New Rooftop Restaurant

Take a bite of the food or a sip of a cocktail at the Gran Destino Tower’s crown jewel, Toledo – Tapas, Steaks & Seafoods, and you may forget for

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Costa Rica gets attendees in touch with the great outdoors

Costa Rica has spent years honing its image as a haven for nature lovers. For meeting and incentive planners, this Central American nation’s

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The Carolina Coast satisfies the gourmet in the group

Call it a recipe for success of historic proportions. From their coastal waters and rivers, North Carolina and South Carolina yield some of the world

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What to Expect at the 2024 MPI World Education Congress in Louisville

The 2024 MPI World Education Congress (WEC), the association’s signature

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MPI President & CEO Paul Van Deventer at the 2023 WEC in Mexico

Central Illinois Tempts Groups With Food Tours, Cooking Classes and Other Culinary Experiences

Like the chocolate wrapped in the middle of a croissant, the culinary scene in Central Illinois is surprising and delicious.In this decidedly tasty

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Gary Sain Named 2012 U.S. Travel Leader

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Switzerland rises to the occasion

In his 1959 globetrotting travelogue Thrilling Cities, James Bond creator Ian Fleming stated his desire, as a thriller writer, to “

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Mexico’s Waterfront Destinations Get Down to Business with Stylish Flair

Nearly everyone likes a good view. But in Mexico, beach resorts are more than just a place to gaze at the beautiful sand and sea; they’re also

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Quintessential, Culturally Rich Group Experiences Abound in West Texas

Far from cosmopolitan Dallas and Houston, far from the lapping waters of the Texas Gulf Coast, far from the wildflowers of Hill Country and the Piney

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Hawaiian Industry Professionals Discuss Mindful, Respectful Travel

In Hawaiian culture, a lei is never expected.“It’s always a gift, and it’s an adornment,” said Lahela Spencer, Hawaiian culture specialist at Hilton

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Aboriginal Allure

While so many components of the Western Canadian experience are already compelling for groups, aboriginal culture seems destined to cement its place

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Canada on the Cutting Edge

After superseding Montreal as Canada’s economic center in the 1970s, Toronto attracted two somewhat paradoxical labels: the “New York of

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Dolce Hotels Launches Online RFP Tool

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Outlook Bright for Hotel Industry

 By Claudette Covey, courtesy of TravelPulse.com The U.S. lodging industry continues the extremely healthy upward trend it began in the

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Million-Dollar Incentive for Atlantic City Event Hosting

By Donald Wittkowski, Courtesy of The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J./McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Atlantic City's casino-funded

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Think Twice Before Booking That Tiny Hotel for Attendees

I love boutique hotels, and until this week, I was an advocate for the tiny room movement we’re seeing in hospitality. But one recent tiny

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Why DC Is the Nation’s Capital of DEI Tourism and Events

DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, has become an issue of paramount importance in the meetings and events industry and throughout U.S. business

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