Negotiate from strength

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Labor Pains

Last fall, Hawaii nearly lost its biggest citywide convention of the season when the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)

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Drive-to Meetings

Are attendees increasingly likely to drive to a meeting rather than fly? Travel industry forecasts and an uptick in regional bookings—corporate

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Atlantic City

While the HBO hit series Boardwalk Empire brings Prohibition-era Atlantic City and all its glamour and glorified ills to life, 21st-century Atlantic

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Wine and Beer

Much like the movie industry is mainly based in Los Angeles, California’s popularity as a purveyor of fine wine stems from Napa and Sonoma. For

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New York State

Generally credited with giving New York its "Empire" nickname, George Washington would find his epithet today also aptly describes a vast cultural

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9 Unforgettable Cruises on Florida Waters

Florida is surrounded by water, with the churning waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast and the calm Gulf of Mexico on the west coast—plus

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Creativity, Innovation and Roots in Hospitality Anchor Meetings in New Orleans

Hospitality is a tradition in the nearly 300-year-old city of New Orleans. Multicultural food, soulful music, historic architecture and some of the

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Houston

More CoverageHappeningsHouston keeps

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Maui and Southern California Meetings Hotels Announce Renovation News

Major renovations at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and two Southern California properties are highlights of recent meetings and conventions

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Florida Keys & Key West

More CoverageHappeningsUsually when you start

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Dana Point and Palm Springs Offer Up Luxe and New Meetings Experiences

Southern California took a starring role during a press familiarization trip sponsored by Visit California that traveled to Dana Point and

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Lifestyle Lessons

 Despite the fact that corporate meetings expenditures are under close scrutiny these days, spa treatments and wellness programs for attendees

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Lifestyle Lessons

 Despite the fact that corporate meetings expenditures are under close scrutiny these days, spa treatments and wellness programs for attendees

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A Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area's Outdoor Event Venues

The following lineup of inviting offsite venues showcases the many opportunities planners have to host receptions and meal functions beyond the

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How Corporate Meetings Are Reflecting a Radically Different Business Environment

The foundation of how we work was rocked by the pandemic, with many working at home either all or part of the time. This still-unfolding revolution

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Silicon Valley's Group Dining Options Break the Mold

San Jose and its surrounding communities are flush with opportunities to experience the brain power and sheer scope of the world’s most famous

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Take a Tour of the Diverse Global Culinary Scene in Las Vegas

For many visitors to Las Vegas, choosing where to dine can be overwhelming and costly, which is why Donald Contursi re-channeled his skills and

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Benchmark Marks Meetings Trends

It seems green meetings are still hot, activity options will increasingly reflect the destinations in which gatherings are held, and prepare yourself

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How to Embrace the New Era of Meeting Professional Skill Sets

According to Prudential’s Pulse of the American Worker Survey, 43% of workers believe their long-term financial security will be in jeopardy if they

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