Saving Green: A Case Study

 We keep talking about how green meetings save money, but where is the proof? Today more than ever every decision must make financial sense. As

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Family-Friendly Activities in Missouri to Enjoy Pre- or Post-Meeting

Mention of Missouri might bring thoughts of Mark Twain, the Lake of the Ozarks and some of the country’s best barbecue, among other things the Show-

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Taking charge of negotiating begins with knowledge

The meek may be set for a pretty sweet inheritance, but they won’t get very far with hotel negotiations.While a seller’s market might

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How the World’s Largest Marriott Grows Its Own Produce

You’ve heard of farm-to-table dining, but what about pick-to-plate?It’s the new practice being conducted by the culinary teams in Florida’s

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6 Questions for Former LVCVA Global Sales Leader Chris Meyer

After two decades directing worldwide sales for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Chris Meyer now advises Destination

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Survey Reveals Top Travel Trends for 2014

THE WOODLANDS (Houston), TexasBenchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has unveiled the "Top Ten

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Missouri Meetings Mecca Debuts Group Special

BRANSON, Mo.Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center, in Branson, Mo., is making it easier for meeting planners to book a program for

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Super Bowl LVI and LACC Career Academy Showcase CSR Potential in L.A.

In Los Angeles, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities have long been important components of meeting programs. As in-person events bounce

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Why Debbie Garcia Believes Virtual Site Tours Are the Future

 Debbie Garcia is the CEO of Virsitour, an online directory for meeting and event planners that allows them to experience virtual site tours of

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Historic Hotel Updates and More Eastern Property News

CanadaIn celebration of its 30th anniversary this year, Hôtel Baie Saint-Paul in Charlevoix, in the province of Quebec, will undergo renovations that

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2018 Year in Review: #MeetingsToo

October 2018 marked a year since actress Alyssa Milano reignited the #MeToo movement. It has become clear that no industry is immune to sexual

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San Francisco’s Moscone Center Nearly Doubles in Size

As the new year approaches, so does a new beginning for San Francisco’s meetings business. The long-awaited opening of an upgraded

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The Cleveland Convention Center and Global Center for Health Innovation usher in a new era for Ohio meetings

Workers from nearby office buildings lunch on the broad lawn, friends sit on park benches to catch up over coffee, joggers crisscross a network of

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The Z: 3 Trends Gen Z Is Setting in 2025

“The Next Gen is actually the Now Gen.”That is according to

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The Z: 3 Trends Gen Z Is Setting in 2025

How the Pandemic Era Has Forever Changed Attendee Learning Styles

Today’s workforce lives in a time of growing disruption and uncertainty

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The Old & the New

Founded on a heritage of steel and manufacturing and showcasing a rich history, the Lehigh Valley has reinvented itself over the past decade into a

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Teamwork: The Rosen Difference

With experience, comes knowledge. With knowledge, comes power. With Rosen Hotels & Resorts, you get all three.“I personally feel like

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2013 Touted as Good Year for Biz Travelers

 CHICAGOWhile business travelers have endured economic and other challenges these last few years, 2013 seems as if it may be the turning point

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New Developments and Advantages for Meetings in the Chicago Suburbs

Affordability, ease of travel and facilities built for small meetings have always been the strengths of the Chicago suburbs. As the COVID-19 pandemic

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Making Memories

Have a small group? Why not put them in a small hotel? Most meeting destinations in the West have a solid selection of boutique properties—

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