Calgary Meeting Venues Saddle Up for an Inclusive Future

In the Marriott Downtown Calgary, a mixologist torched pieces of cedar to create smoky cocktail glasses for the hotel’s signature old fashioned.

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Happy Birthday, Quebec City!

More CoverageQuebecJuly 3, 2008, marks the

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Association planners need to hammer down a theme

When working with association and corporate clients to create and carry out an effective theme or central message for a meeting, Dianne Devitt,

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DMO Survival Tool Kit

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Historic Venues Lure Meeting Groups to Florida

Today’s meeting attendees love local lore, and fortunately, Florida boasts a host of venues that provide a mountain of historical charm.The

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Philadelphia showcases versatility, arts and history

How to move the agenda forward and create action? Courage and risk-taking are essential elements of leadership—and nowhere personifies these

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6 Group-Friendly Restaurants in Scottsdale That Source Locally

Though small in comparison to its neighbor in the west, Scottsdale’s food offerings are anything but.Scottsdale has over 800 restaurants citywide,

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Massive Meeting Space Expansion in San Diego

SAN DIEGOThe Marriott Marquis San Diego

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Will Airbnb Destroy Your Room Block?

First it was online travel agencies like Travelocity and Priceline doing the distribution disrupting. Now newer brands loaded with owner-offered

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CIC Unveils New APEX Committee Officers

ALEXANDRIA, Va.The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has announced the 2015 officers of the Accepted Practice Exchange (APEX) Standards Review

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The Magic of Murals and Public Art in Texas

In its 2021 State of the Arts Report, the Texas Cultural Trust found that the art and culture industry in Texas has expanded by more than 30% over

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Cultural and historic venues are the heart and soul of Tennessee

Roots pertaining to American social and cultural heritage run deep in central and western Tennessee, evident in sites and attractions tied to

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Citywides

Marketing conventions to build attendance has never been as important as it is now. Just ask your nearest event stakeholder. Fortunately, CVBs are

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Midwest gaming properties roll out enhancements

Casino resorts have become one of the hottest meetings destinations in recent years. Most properties offer everything attendees need right on-site,

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Outdoor Escapes Along California’s Central Coast

In travel writing, it’s good practice to avoid likening one destination to another. Yet, comparatives are irresistibly associated with signature

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East Beach sunrise in Santa Barbara, California

ASAE's John Graham on Inclusion Clauses

Originally, I asked two industry attorneys and one director of sales and marketing for a convention hotel to respond to questions about acceptance or

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Italy sets the stage for inspirational gatherings

As the global UNESCO leader with 50 World Heritage Sites, Italy is the ultimate showcase of art, culture and antiquity.Protected icons include Venice

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Limited-Service Hotels and the SMERF Market

SMERF attendees tend to be more budget conscious than many group markets because they are almost always spending their own money. That focus on cost

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Flavorful food and drink spice up Atlanta's culinary scene

If the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, as the saying goes, the South undoubtedly has scores of admirers. In the Atlanta area alone,

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