Why California Is Unlike Any Other State for Meetings

When it comes to convening in California, Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta calls it a place of “endless possibilities.”With 12 incredibly diverse

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Chicago's Recently Renovated Hotel and More Mid-American Updates

IllinoisLocated in the heart of Chicago’s entertainment, cultural and business district, theWit hotel is set to finish the final stages of a

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Roe v. Wade, Brave Spaces, and Controversial Conversations

Season 3, Episode 7 Details Guests: Shelley Williams, Director of Global Sales - Meeting

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How Irving, Texas, has Transformed Into a Bleisure Magnet

Visit Irving Executive Director Maura Gast shares how this Dallas Metroplex convention magnet, often described as the "headquarters of headquarters

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Transition from attendee to participant

Largely due to a demographic shift that is ushering in a wave of tech-savvy Millennials—and perhaps pushing those who skew on the older side

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World-Renowned DJ Kristaval Will Leave Your Attendees Spinning

In 1977 I started my career as a disc jockey. I was horrible.  I would just play music from beginning to end and was more excited about

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DJ/producer Kristaval.

Savannah Is Making History With Massive Convention Center Expansion and New Hotels

Savannah, Georgia, is set to greatly amplify its meetings and conventions offering with a massive expansion of the Savannah Convention Center and by

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Las Vegas Mainstays and New Entrants Keep the Group Market Rolling in 2022

“Who knew that paradise looked like this?” said Mick Jagger exuberantly to the crowd during last November’s sold-out Rolling Stones concert at

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Industry Leader Maura Gast, Chief of Visit Irving, Talks Trends and Local Haps

Meetings industry veteran Maura Gast, executive director of Visit Irving Texas

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How Baton Rouge Can Give Your Meeting an Authentic Louisiana Experience

When you think of Louisiana, you might immediately think of New Orleans—and for good reason, as the iconic party city bursts with personality,

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Take 10: 'In Balance: Mind, Body and Meeting Wellness' With Deborah Gee

Deborah Gee answers additional questions from the 08.

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Secrets to succeeding in the corporate sector

Corporate meeting and event planners are some of the most flexible, dynamic and talented professionals in the industry. They have to be. No other

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3 Renovated Hotels in Arizona and California Feature Fresh Colors and Ideal Locations

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the West.Arizona

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Ibtm Announces Creation of Ibtm Americas

Ibtm events, part of Reed Travel Exhibitions, announced that it is integrating ibtm latin

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8 Historic Attractions in Bismarck That Will Captivate Attendees

Don’t discount North Dakota for meetings—it’s home to captivating attractions. The capital city, Bismarck, is centrally located in

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7 Newport Beach Teambuilding Options by Land, Sea and Air

Southern California’s idyllic Newport Beach

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MPI Announces Graduate Degree Program

MPI and San Diego State University (SDSU)

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Why Planners Keep Coming Back to Fort Wayne, Indiana

Details make the difference in Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne, whether it’s the cleanliness and walkability of its downtown or the

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10 Sustainable Business Travel Products for Your Next Trip

On average, one airline passenger alone leaves approximately

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2013 Meetings Focus Trends Survey

More than 600 planners completed our annual Meetings Focus Trends Survey this year, revealing that prices continue to cause consternation and the

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