Los Angeles and West Hollywood boast top-tier venues

The Force is strong with Los Angeles, following the City Council’s recent approval of construction of legendary filmmaker George Lucas’

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Zeroing in on the biggest international travel issues

The world is changing. That’s indisputable. But for meeting planners, a host of political, economic and safety issues can have especially far-

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East Coast gaming properties optimistic about future

From Foxwoods’ 25th anniversary to MGM Resorts International’s growing Maryland to Massachusetts footprint, celebration, anticipation and

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Tennessee venues honor history and fortitude

From the Mississippi Delta to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is abundant with sites pertaining to America’s social and cultural heritage

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Discover How Meeting Groups Can Give Back When Convening in North Carolina's Piedmont

North Carolina’s Piedmont—situated between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Mountains—is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S

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SMERF Meetings Evolve

The SMERF market is generally known as the "old reliable" standby, which continues to book meetings even in the harshest of economic climates, while

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Exciting Expansion for Acclaimed Seattle Lodge

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