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ArizonaThe Fairmount Scottsdale, Arizona’s largest and longest-running AAA Five

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How to Adapt to the Future of Remote and Online Business

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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Minnesota moves forward with new venues and excursions

Minneapolis made headlines recently when it was named the host city for Super Bowl LII in 2018. A new stadium is set to open in 2016, and the state

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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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Las Vegas is readying a slew of new attractions

Launching the Las Vegas 2016 convention year with a bang in early January, CES topped its record-breaking 2015 show with even more milestones. Ahead

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Bizzabo Data Shows Promising Industry Outlook for 2023

Results and data from a recent

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Central Missouri is loaded with unexpected offerings for groups

Nestled along the edge of the Ozark plateau and home to the state’s government, the middle of Missouri is rich in natural beauty and heritage.

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MGM Resorts ROARS Into 2019 With New Event Offerings

“Watch us roar in ’94!” proclaimed MGM Hotels with the December 1993 opening of the second

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Syracuse is a bustling bastion of new development

If you haven’t been to Syracuse in recent years, you might not recognize the city. The metropolis has undergone a facelift that Joan Rivers

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Madison's museums and galleries offer intriguing escapes from the boardroom

As a progressive college town bolstered by a strong creative arts landscape, it’s not surprising that Madison, Wis., is home to a number of top

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5 Ways to Create a Must-See Virtual Presentation

As a keynote speaker, over the past 20 years I’ve had the distinct pleasure of presenting at, serving as master of ceremonies for, and moderating

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How Heat Maps Can Increase Meetings ROI

Meetings and events represent significant investments for participants.Attendees must invest their time and possibly registration money. Exhibitors

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The travel industry is a job-creating dynamo

In a still-dim economy, the lights of the travel industry may appear faint to some planners—especially those in the government segment—

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PGA of America to Relocate to Frisco With Massive Omni Hotels-Backed Development

It seems like just yesterday that the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters at The Star and the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star

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Marriott International Announces Passing of President & CEO Arne M. Sorenson

Marriott International announced that Arne M. Sorenson, president and CEO, passed away February 15, 2021. In May 2019, the company announced that

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20 Travel Safety Tips for Women in the Age of #MeToo

Perhaps it was during that walk back to the hotel after a late company dinner, when an approaching stranger suddenly greeted you by name and offered

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Global Meetings Forecast Projects Stable 2014

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Death at NeoCon: How to Plan for Tragedy

Tragedy struck during the NeoCon 50 tradeshow after Jacqueline E. Albertine, 57

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Los Angeles' Premier Sports Facilities Are Game-Changers for Meetings

Los Angeles, “The City of Angels,” has had a heavenly run

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New and Renovated

Adaptive reuse, the trend to turn buildings no longer needed for their original purpose into hotels and venues, is proving to be a boon for meetings

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