Cleveland's Huntington Convention Center Expansion and More Mid-America Property News

Illinois Located between Michigan Avenue and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and set within the landmark Water Tower Place on the

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Chicago Grand Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton

Emotional Intelligence Is Critical to Hiring and Retention Now More Than Ever

As a modern leader faced with plenty of other concerns competing for your time and attention, why should you care about building your emotional

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Veteran planners share their site selection expertise

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

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Greater Seattle is drawing on the right side of the brain

When convening in the Greater Seattle area, the reigning cultural hub of the Pacific Northwest, attendees have access to a plethora of options that

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Lake Tahoe holds scenic diversions for active groups

A four-season oasis of splendid scenery and eclectic excitement, Lake Tahoe has long been a locale where meeting groups gather to experience the good

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San Antonio Renovated Spaces, New Hotels and an Upgraded Convention Center for Post-Pandemic Meetings

San Antonio celebrated its 300th birthday in 2018. Throughout its many years, the city has been a colony of Spain, a territory of Mexico, part of the

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Tucson Powers Through the Pandemic with Major Convention Core Projects

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on many ambitious destination development projects, Tucson, Arizona, is forging ahead with a

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Central East Florida brims with creative group options

Between NASCAR and the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), the preferred speed in Central East Florida would appear to be “overdrive.” True, the

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Singapore's attractions mix the natural and the manmade

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

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Southwest Michigan's varied off-site venues enhance meetings

Gardens and sculptures, rare aircraft, unforgettable architecture, a Dutch windmill and a new performance hall where world-class musicians perform

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U.S. Travel Lobbying Feds to Hire More Airport Border Agents

The excruciatingly long wait times suffered by international travelers arriving by air into the U.S. are placing an unnecessary damper on the travel

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Historic Upgrades and New Southern Openings

GeorgiaThe Frank Lloyd-Wright-inspired Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta

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New developments have Salt Lake City and Park City hitting their group stride

While much of the good stuff about Salt Lake City and Park City remains the same as it was in earlier decades (and centuries)—such as hearing

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Reno targets groups with revitalized riverfront and updated lodgings

Like Superman soaring through the air, the “Biggest Little City” is showing its strong suit and aiming to bring in some action on the

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History, heritage and hospitality make Ireland a European standout

Ancient land of saints and scholars, the Emerald Isle casts a magic spell with its uniquely green landscapes, centuries-old cities and soaring sea

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Las Vegas Is Scoring Big With Groups As a Sports Mecca

The first weekend of March 2018 was a great time to be a sports fan in Vegas.The line-up included three NASCAR races at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale Invest in Culture

Since the 1980s, Miami has experienced a magical transformation from cultural wasteland to global destination for contemporary art. Greater Fort

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Key Association Meeting Trends to Leverage

While Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) may have come and gone

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Standout Venues and Meetings Updates from Montana

Wide-open spaces and natural treasures coupled with exceptional venues have long made Montana a

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Hip Hotels

Walk through the doors of The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee’s downtown Fifth Ward district and your eyes will immediately rest upon a

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