Animal Sanctuaries in Upstate New York Enrich Meetings

Last November 2016, I visited the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in South Salem,

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A Las Vegas Coronavirus Comeback Story

The hospitality and meetings industries are at a standstill as the COVID-19 crisis levels its crippling effect on travel and public gatherings of any

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Best Practices for Medical and Pharma Meetings

In its “Pharma Medical Affairs 2020 and beyond” report, leading global consultancy McKinsey & Company describes “a rapidly

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale reenergize with updates

Miami and Fort Lauderdale experienced unprecedented growth in the past year with myriad new hotels, renovations of existing and historic properties,

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Albany and Saratoga Springs step up offerings

It’s been 15 years since then-Mayor Gerald Jennings convened the task force that solicited the first proposals for a new-build convention

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New York’s Rochester is a creative arts hot spot

Located between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes wine region, New York’s third-most-populous city has historically been one of America’s

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5 Strategies for the Perfect Beach Gathering

When it comes to event settings that inspire, relax and rejuvenate attendees, the beach is a top pick. The sand, surf and coastline add elements of

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How to Improve Employee Recruitment and Retention

Surprise! As surveys of hundreds of the world’s most successful and innovative companies show, having more time, money or manpower isn’t the secret

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Versed in Crisis Management, Meetings Outlook in Puerto Rico is Optimistic

Resiliency and perseverance are two defining descriptors of Puerto Rico. As with everyone else around the world, meeting professionals in Puerto

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South Dakota surprises with memorable venues

Sure, Mount Rushmore is magnificent, but South Dakota’s memorable venues and attractions go well beyond the grand granite faces that draw 3

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The Voice of Gen Z: Mentorship, Boundaries and Imposter Syndrome

Season 5, Episode 6Guest: Taylor Smith, Content Developer, Destinations and Features, Meetings TodayWhat do you

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Atlantic City invests in the future (and group business)

A popular saying in beach destinations around the nation, “sand in my shoes,” is especially heartfelt in Atlantic City, describing the

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Six red-hot drive-to meeting locales

With regional meetings on the upswing, gas prices dropping and air service to smaller airports on the decline, a variety of forces are aligning to

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The Massive New Omni PGA Frisco Is a Golf Resort Game-Changer

When describing the new Omni PGA Frisco Resort, Director of Sales and Marketing Gus Tejeda keeps coming back to one line: One resort, endless

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California’s resort destinations blossom with group options

Whether it’s a desert oasis, coastal idyll or mountain retreat, California’s incredibly diverse landscapes set the stage for a vast array

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Northern California

The canvas of Northern California is painted in bold hues of rich ethnic diversity, strong lines of natural beauty and subtle undertones of

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Bridging Generations, Practicing Vulnerability and Leading with Empathy

Season 3, Episode 12  Guest: Joe Marcy, Business Development Executive at the Monterey County CVB How

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New Jersey is a hotbed of learning experiences

The Garden State’s middle name is “invention.” In fact, New Jersey is the only state to have its own Inventors Hall of Fame,

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IMEX Frankfurt to Offer New Rising Talent Program for Young Professionals

The IMEX Group is no stranger to providing career-related educational opportunities for the meetings and events industry, especially at its two major

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A Guide to the Most Commonly Used Meetings and Events Industry Acronyms

Let’s face it: We work in an industry that’s an “alphabet soup” of acronyms and initialisms. We love us some catchy, if sometimes opaque,

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