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Illinois inspires groups with teambuilding adventures

Groups can escape to Illinois for a meeting. Or at least check out a local escape room, which is all the rage as far as teambuilding opportunities go

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How New Orleans Is Weathering the Pandemic Through Preparation

No destination in the world is better known for its love of massive celebrations as New Orleans, with its motto “laissez les bon temps rouler”—“let

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Deb Gee’s 4 Daily Self-Care Rituals for Summer

With summer and all the joyful activities it brings, it’s easy to jump into the happiness of the season yet forget to focus on self-care.

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Visit Phoenix Announces Key Personnel Moves

PHOENIX Visit Phoenix continues to expand its sales efforts, appointing Dennis Park to Director of National Accounts. In addition, some key internal

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Latest + Greatest: Pacific Northwest (Jan. 2018)

IDAHOIn July 2017, Boise Centre completed a multimillion-dollar expansion,

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Baton Rouge and Shreveport-Bossier make group memories

Baton Rouge and Shreveport-Bossier City are nearly four hours apart—the former is located in the southeastern portion of Louisiana, while the

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Food Is an Expression of Self for Hilton Columbus Downtown Chef Sebastian La Rocca

Executive Chef Sebastian La Rocca has cooked in kitchens all over the world, from South America to the U.K. and U.S., to name a few. But it’s at

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MPI Presenting Sessions At HSMAI MEET National

McLEAN, Va. MPI will host two sessions at HSMAI’s MEET National—the meeting and event-planning industry show focused on meetings,

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On the Scene: New Meetings Options Brewing in Anaheim

Come for the sparkly new convention center expansion, stay for the beer!While that’s maybe not the most buttoned-down marketing slogan, it

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Take a Tour of the Diverse Global Culinary Scene in Las Vegas

For many visitors to Las Vegas, choosing where to dine can be overwhelming and costly, which is why Donald Contursi re-channeled his skills and

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Grand Rapids spills with wet and wild group options

Planners interested in tapping into a “liquid” Midwest meetings destination can head to Grand Rapids, Mich., where, among other fluid

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New Business Book for Kids Charts the Future

Got an aspiration-inclined youngster on your holiday gift-giving list?  Frequent Meetings Today contributor, futurist and leadership expert

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Cover of L Is for Leadership: An A to Z Guide to the Future of Business. 

MidAmerica: Upgrades & Openings (Jan. 2016)

Illinois The Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop opened as the brand

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DoubleTree Debuts in Quebec

QUEBEC, Canada DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa, marking entry of Hilton Worldwide’s

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MGM Adds Meeting Space to the D.C. Area

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.MGM National Harbor, a $1.4 billion

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South Upgrades & Openings (March 2016)

Florida Opal Sands Resort is set to open in Clearwater Beach. The

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Hyatt Regency Irvine's Rebrand and More News in the West

Arizona Set to be completed this fall, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation of its

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Get inspired in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls region

Groups do not want for inspiration in this Western New York meetings stronghold. That’s naturally ensured by magnificent Niagara Falls, and

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MPI Expands Education for IMEX America

LAS VEGASFollowing the success of its 2014 World Education Congress (WEC), Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will deliver more industry-

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