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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Why Arlington’s Sports and Entertainment Scene Sparkles for Meetings and Events

Call Arlington, Texas, the “destination that knows how.”In a

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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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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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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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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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Gerardo Tejado and Linda McNairy present the major findings from the 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast at IMEX America

Winter Mountain Meetings

Although winter is peak season at many Western mountain resorts, there promises to be plenty of enticing deals for groups heading to the ski slopes

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Bureau reps step up big for planners and events

Most planners have recognized local CVBs as crucial resources and partners when it comes to forging successful affairs. With their endless reservoir

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California’s tech boom is redefining urban centers

Reinvention and innovation are constant forces in California, especially now that the state is experiencing a surging tech-fueled economy and robust

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Puerto Rico Boosts Meetings Options

SAN JUAN, P.R.With more than 1.3 million square feet of meeting space and over 14,500 guest rooms throughout the Island, a top convention center, and

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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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Northern California hotels feature one-of-a-kind spaces

While often it’s the off-site venue that really captures the essence of the destination and provides a special fillip to the meeting agenda,

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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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Colorado is engaging and entertaining year-round

Colorado is widely known as a skier’s paradise, where the best powder and zippiest lifts are found on some of the sport’s most popular

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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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