New Hotels and Group Venues Rise in Kansas City's Metro

The Kansas City metropolitan area boasts more than 33,000 hotel rooms, with an additional 4,500 keys planned by 2020. Cities on both sides of the

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Venues With All the Necessities for Stellar Executive Retreats

As a global sales organization representing more than 300 leading independent and luxury branded hotels, resorts and destination management companies

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Q&A: Lesa P. Melvin and Jarad Melvin (Mother and Son Working in Hospitality)

When I was preparing to visit Duke University, at the invitation of the Duke Special Events Planners Council, to speak at their education day, Jarad

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Corporate Meetings

More CoverageStrategy TimeIs the corporate

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Power of Place: Historic Properties Leave Lasting Impressions

Looking to produce stronger connections, derive deeper meaning and create lasting memories from your next meeting or event? Book a property with a

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Activism, Disability Culture and Advocating for a More Accessible World

Season 4, Episode 11 Featured guest: Maayan Ziv, Founder and CEO, AccessNow How accessible is our world? Maayan Ziv, Founder and

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5 Cities That Are Raising the Bar for Medical and Pharmaceutical Meetings

It’s no secret that medical and pharmaceutical meetings are a huge part of the meetings and events industry. But what makes a particularly good

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Meeting Planners Share Their Favorite Money-Saving Tips

How to maximize value when booking events in destinations? The following quartet of meeting planners from around the U.S. share their experiences,

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Vivek H. Murthy on Fostering Connection

In my blog post titled "Can Meetings Help

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On the Scene: Experiencing IMEX America as a First-Time Attendee

The first time I felt I truly experienced the world, I was roaming the streets of London alone at the ripe age of 17, independent and unafraid of

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Sports venues double as exciting off-site venues

Whether historic or brand new, sports stadiums provide site-specific environments for planners to create ideas with plenty of moving parts that they

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Optimism and Growth: American Express Reveals 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast

American Express released its 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast at IMEX America this week, revealing a positive outlook for the recovery

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Mountain destinations elevate the group experience

"The hills are alive with the sound of music,” sang Julie Andrews many years ago, and indeed they still are.Music plus other wonderful arts

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Airport Hotels Take Meetings to New Heights

Airport hotels have long been the go-to option for those groups looking to easily get in, have a quick meeting, and get out, without breaking the

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Local tourism specialists weigh in on the Carolinas appeal

What does it mean to be involved in the Carolinas’ group and tourism scene? From motorsports to the culinary arts, five professionals with

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6 Tips for Planning Family-Friendly Meetings

Shifting back into pre-pandemic routines, hobbies and schedules hasn’t necessarily been easy for anyone, but for parents, readjusting to what life

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Sky-high attractions adrenalize off-site events

Want to push the envelope on breath-taking, heart-pounding fun? Take your group to a high-elevation attraction that also doubles as an unforgettable

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Experts weigh in on 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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Eastern casino resorts up the meetings ante

Slated to open later this year, the highly anticipated $1.3 billion MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino brings gaming to the Washington, D.C.,

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Arizona Cancellations Raise Contract Issues

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