Takeaways From the Ice Bucket Challenge

Some social media and technology marketers say it was serendipity and good luck that it caught Internet fire and went beyond mere success to become a

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Innovative Meetings and Events Venues in Houston and Galveston, Texas

Innovation runs deep in Texas, with inventions like the hand-held calculator (think Texas Instruments), 3D printing and Dell Computers all tracing

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3 Hotel Brands That Are Personalizing Guest Gifting Experiences

The last thing meeting attendees need is another branded, reusable, insulated water bottle. They were “cool” in the moment, a once unique and

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San Francisco Combats Homelessness With Compassion

Losing a $40 million piece of business tends to get one’s attention.Thus was the case in July 2018 when the

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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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Historic Venues and Experiences for Meetings in Virginia

In August 2013, Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television and the first African American woman billionaire, introduced Salamander

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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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Washington, D.C., Offers a Mosaic of Meetings Options for Planners

Power and politics are not the only connections in our nation’s capital. For groups, Washington, D.C.’s network of hotels, venues and experiences

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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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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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How to Create a Successful Podcast for Your Association

Producing a podcast for your association can help expand membership—especially with younger prospects tuned into the medium—drive attendance to in-

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These 5 Texas Resorts Are Tried-and-True Options for Meetings and Events

The Texas hospitality landscape keeps expanding with new, planned, renovated and converted hotels and resorts. The latest United States

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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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