Florida Boasts Vibrant Downtown Districts

There’s more to Florida than just its beaches. The state is also filled with trendy downtown areas perfect for attendees to explore between

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Florida Hotel Chefs Source Meal Ingredients In-House

Florida is known for its orange groves, but there’s so much more growing throughout the state, and even in hotel backyards.  The Sunshine State’

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Taking Responsibility

More CoverageCase Study: Helping Youth In MauiTake

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale lure groups with outdoor adventure

Year-round sun and temperate climes allow meeting professionals bringing groups to Miami and Fort Lauderdale the opportunity to plan superb outdoor

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Tough Times for Tourism Marketers

The past few years have been tough for state tourism offices as many toil under heavy budget cuts that state governments enacted to cope with a poor

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These Nevada Group Venues Have Stood the Test of Time

At night especially, the Las Vegas Valley views from the top floor cocktail lounges at two of the destination’s newest venues, Starlight on 66 at

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Exterior of Flamingo Las Vegas

Luxury Redefined: How and Why Luxury Meetings and Events Experiences Are Shifting

Nothing demonstrates the current shift in what defines luxury more than hotel brands and property experiences.When I started in this industry, luxury

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Luxury Redefined, a new column by Laurie Sharp

Orange County’s beach cities offer superlative venues

These are golden times along California’s Orange County coast. The region is reaching new heights as a resort meetings destination, with a

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Puerto Rico Offers a Warm “Boricua” Welcome for Groups

In Puerto Rico, where all the beaches are public and U.S. citizens don’t need a passport or international phone plans, the ability to feel like a

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Photo of New Don Rafa Boutique Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The aloha spirit drives CSR activities in Hawaii

Hawaii, the most isolated island chain on Earth, is an especially fragile environment, one where respect for the local culture and physical landscape

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Global Travel Costs Expected to Rise in 2018

According to the “2018 Global Travel Forecast,” travel prices are expected to rise sharply in the coming year, reaching nearly 4

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5 New and Renovated Southern Hotels to Consider for Future Meetings and Events

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the South:

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Europe, Mexico and Bahamas Offer 5 New Venues for MICE Planners

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found around the world:

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North Carolina’s Triangle region is a sustainable leader

In its 2016 North Carolina Clean Energy Industry Census, the Raleigh-based NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) called cleantech “a major

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CVBs

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Las Vegas is boosting infrastructure, including visitor security

Amid the exuberance of record-breaking convention growth, booming revenues and the singular experience that is Las Vegas, there is the serious matter

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Salt Lake City and Park City grab the arts spotlight

From snow-capped peaks and the dazzling Bonneville Salt Flats to the red-rock wonderment of Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion

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CVB Update

Need concert tickets for 3,000, a customized telemarketing campaign to promote an event or an instant way to communicate with attendees on the trade

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7 Fun Offsite Venues to Book in Sacramento

There’s a lot to love about Sacramento, a centrally located city that maybe doesn’t get as much attention as it should, being in the shadow of

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Florida Meetings Executives Share Latest Groups Trends and News

With so much development and major meetings continuing to choose Florida, there’s much to learn from the state’s top DMO executives. Here are their

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Fort Myers Beach