The Hot List: Death-Defying Pogo Stunt Crew

That iconic kids’ toy of the 1950s, the pogo stick, has made a triumphant return in the form of a high-flying acrobatic performance group that

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Cvent Names Top Meeting Hotels of 2018

Cvent released its annual lists of “Top Meeting Hotels” for

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Carrie Abernathy

As if working full time as director of meetings for the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses wouldn’t fill one’s calendar, 10-

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You Don’t Need Interpreters at Meetings Anymore—This A.I. Language App Translates for You

A new artificial intelligence app promises to provide instantaneous translation for 15 languages without an interpreter.Silicon Valley-based startup

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New One10 CEO Drew Carter on What His Appointment Means for Planners

One10, a company specializing in science-driven motivation and performance solutions, named Drew Carter president and CEO in March.His appointment

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Now, Meeting in Seattle Is Even Better

When groups choose Seattle, attendees are given the reason they’ve been looking for to visit this distinctive city. An urban metropolis set in the

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F&B 101: Managing Attendee Food Preferences and Dietary Requirements From A to Z

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Critical Anti-Human-Trafficking Questions to Include on Your RFP

It is becoming more common to see posts on industry forums seeking help in adding human trafficking concerns to venue RFPs. Why not become your own

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15 Music Attractions That Double As Remarkable Off-Site Venues

Confucius once said, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” In that spirit, music-inspired experiences

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MGM Resorts International Announces Major Vegas Reopenings

Casino and entertainment giant MGM Resorts International is set to reopen the doors on several of its major Las Vegas Strip properties following the

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The Philippines: Travel Tips

In part because it was an American colony, and in part because it's a heavily Roman Catholic country, the language and cultural barriers here are

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Together Again Expo: Face-to-Face With the Brave New World of Meetings

In all my years covering conventions, this is one I truly looked forward to, as the Together Again Expo commenced July 24 in the West Concourse of

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CVBs ramp up marketing, social media strategies

Given how social media and mobile technology are playing an ever-increasing role in site selection and the way visitors are accessing destination

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Houston starts 2017 strong with Super Bowl and more

For many, Houston brings to mind Tex-Mex, a bold attitude and this year in particular, football. This month, Houston is hosting Super Bowl LI at its

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Site Scene

Illinois McCormick Place West, the latest addition to Chicago’s McCormick Place, opened in early August, eight months ahead of

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Culinary Meetings in Northern Virginia

Easily extending D.C.’s influence as a culinary hot spot, neighboring Northern Virginia offers wide-ranging epicurean experiences for groups.

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Hard Rock Unveils Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos

Hard Rock unveiled its fifth all-inclusive resort in Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

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How to Make a Proper Whiskey Sour (the Canadian Way!)

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9 Food Experiences in Newport, Rhode Island That Meeting Groups Will Love

As documented by author and renowned researcher Brian Stinson in his 2018 book Newport Firsts: A Hundred Claims to Fame, America’s fabled

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Group of attendees watching a clam bake at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island