Georgia's Charismatic Capital. Your Next Meeting Locale.

Georgia’s capital is a vibrant metropolis steeped in artistry and roots, nationally acclaimed food, entertainment for every curiosity and

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St. Louis Moves Forward With America’s Center Expansion Plan

Representatives of the St. Louis Municipal Finance Corporation’s board of directors gave financial approval in late August for a major expansion of

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Rendering of expansion of America's Center Convention Complex

Religious Meetings

Growth sectors in the meetings market may be hard to come by these days, but among those counting good numbers are religious meetings. Sales managers

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How to Create Diversity and Inclusion in Your Meeting Settings and F&B

Tracy Stuckrath of thrive! meetings + events shares three simple

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North Texas Is Center Stage for the ‘Beautiful Game’

Back in 1994, when the U.S. staged its first World Cup, Dallas hosted six matches at the Cotton Bowl.This summer, Arlington and the wider North Texas

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FC Dallas players. Credit: FC Dallas

8 Atlanta Restaurants for Al Fresco Gatherings

Dining al fresco has been trending across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic and will remain an option in milder climates, including Atlanta.

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Food at Gypsy Kitchen

Research Shows: The Important of Face-to Face Meetings

If you attended IMEX Frankfurt last year, you may have participated in a study taking place on the exhibition floor, where you and a partner were

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Short Takes

Destination Dispatch The new Dream Racing program at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway allows participants

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A Behind the Scenes Look at IMEX America

Celebrating its fourth year, IMEX America officially kicked off last week at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The conference was high-energy and

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Tips for Organizing a Hotel-Based CSR Program

Jo Licata, community projects manager with the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, shares some actionable tips for planners looking to add a

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C.J. Bader

C.J. Bader Gulf Coast Destinations, Inc. Sarasota, Fla.  Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking recently? Are you

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WOW! Las Vegas

One of the oldest of cliches is that "The show must go on," but in Las Vegas, the shows go on, and on and on…A destination that unabashedly

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Gaming destinations bet big beyond the casino

With some 950 land-based and riverboat casinos in 40 states, tribal properties included, people can gamble virtually anywhere in the U.S. That’

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7 Secrets to Developing Your Business Network

If you operate your own business, chances are high that you are also responsible for bringing new clients in, a position otherwise known as “the

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San Francisco CVB Expands Meeting Tool Kit

The San Francisco CVB expanded its online tool kit for meeting planners.The resource, dubbed “MeetingMarketera,” includes electronic

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How the World’s Largest Marriott Grows Its Own Produce

You’ve heard of farm-to-table dining, but what about pick-to-plate?It’s the new practice being conducted by the culinary teams in Florida’s

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4 Questions Medical Meeting Planners Should Be Asking When Choosing Destinations

Choosing the right destination to host a meeting or event can be tough when options seem endless. The right destination can serve as an incentive for

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Planning Medical Meetings

New Era for Iconic Atlantic City Lodging

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.TJM Atlantic City has announced the purchase of The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. Plans for an official Grand Opening are

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8 Tips to Get Planners and Hotel Staff in Sync

By Ryan Lee, director of event planning at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention CenterAs most business-event planners

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Look for These Physical Signs to Help Identify an Active Shooter Threat

Counterterrorism and security expert David Lau identifies several signs to watch out for to help spot a possible active shooter at your meeting or

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