Take 10: Conference Centers

Q: A lot of groups like to go to Las Vegas. What primary meeting objective do you think they are trying to get? A: It would be

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Talking Tech

Our first use of Microsoft Outlook was in 1997, when we discovered it wrapped in relative obscurity within the release of Office 97. We were all

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PGA National Resort to Unveil Renovation with Nods to 1960s Palm Beach

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the Midwest. Florida 

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Meetings Mexico

This year has been nothing short of eventful for Mexico, in more ways than one. It’s been a time for celebration, as the nation commemorated

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Communicating Like a Boss

How do our communication techniques play a role in the trajectory of our success?  At every turn, we’re given opportunities to amplify others

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Grand Rapids

Michigan’s second-largest city is a rising star on the Midwest meetings map. Grand Rapids is both culturally diverse, with an attention-

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SmithBucklin's 20 Association Trends for 2018

SmithBucklin, an association management company, released its annual

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2018 Trends Interview With Anonymous Meeting Planner

Anonymous meeting planner for a corporation in New YorkDo you find that security has become much more of an issue for your meetings? Do

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Value Destinations

The National Middle School Association (NMSA) knows the value of meeting in destinations other than first-tier cities. Along with a growing number of

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How You Must Adapt to the Post-Pandemic Future of Work

Remote and hybrid work is the new normal, virtual desktops and online connections are suddenly standard, and flexibility in scheduling, working

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New and Renovated

Few developments breathe new life into a city’s downtown core like a run-down hotel that has been carefully restored to its former glory.

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Most-Read Stories of 2021 on Meetings Today

Another year has come and gone, and it was a rollercoaster 2021. Meeting and event professionals have continued to navigate an unpredictable pandemic

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These Three Under-the-Radar Cities Offer Abundant Group Options in Texas

Encompassing seven major regions, Texas has 700,000-plus miles of highway and spans 956 miles at its widest part. Whether crossing Texas west to east

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Remaking History

What becomes a legend most? In the case of some of the nation’s most historic resort hotels, a multimillion-dollar makeover that preserves the

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Site Scene

Florida Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Baymeadows opened in October. The Jacksonville-based hotel

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Is the Hospitality Industry Talent Pipeline Drying Up? Leaders Chime In.

Job losses in the hospitality industry since the onset of the pandemic have been stark. According to January 2022 statistics reported by the U.S.

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Midwest gaming properties roll out enhancements

Casino resorts have become one of the hottest meetings destinations in recent years. Most properties offer everything attendees need right on-site,

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Site Scene

Alabama Birmingham’s 149-room Tutwiler Hotel reopened in April after a full-scale makeover, including new guest rooms and upgraded

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Germany’s Main Cities Enhance Meetings

Already ranked as one of the world’s leading meeting and convention destinations, Germany is raising the bar on ways to serve everything from

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Getting Centered on Wellness With Deepak Chopra

It was a welcome oasis of serenity below the hectic pace of the huge tradeshow on the floor above. Roughly 20 of us had trickled in, vowing to take a

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