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Programs & Packages Fairmont Mayakoba is encouraging guests to learn about the region’s Mayan

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New golf resort options for groups to consider

If you’re looking for something fresh and exciting, here are some can’t-miss new options for great group golf outings:

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3 Standout Madison Meeting Options That Will Get Your Group Outdoors

The Madison area’s 200 parks, 13 beaches, five lakes and 200 miles of biking and hiking trails make it easy for groups to get outdoors.With

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Lawyerly Advice on Hurricane Harvey

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.Meetings industry attorney Tyra Hilliard is advising meeting planners who

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MPI Announces RISE Award Winners

MPI announced five recipients of the Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence (RISE) Awards.The RISE Awards include annual awards in three

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Food meets summer fun in the Western mountains

Western mountain resorts are a favorite for groups seeking thrilling teambuilding experiences during the summer months, and are often home to some

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Anaheim Breaks Ground on CC Expansion

ANAHEIM, Calif.The Anaheim Convention Center and the City of Anaheim will host a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, April 21, as the seventh expansion

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UC Davis Presents Green Conference

The first annual Plan Green Conference at UC Davis on Feb. 18 will focus on green meetings. Planners will learn how to plan sustainable events,

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The Outreach Program Offers CSR Activities That Feed the Soul

Doing good on a grand scale is all in a day’s work for Richard McNary, who heads up the meetings industry effort for

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Anti-Abortion Laws Threaten Meetings Industry With Escalating Destination Boycotts

Legislation strictly limiting abortion rights in Alabama, Georgia and Missouri has resulted in numerous states and cities

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Jonathan Vendrick, Loews Atlanta Hotel - Atlanta, GA

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?In my business in the hotel world there are only a few

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Lux New Meetings Hotel for Chicago

CHICAGOThompson Hotels has announced the opening of Thompson Chicago, the latest property in its portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels. Located in the

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Scotland offers historic treasures for groups

In Scottish lore selkies are mythological creatures that can transform themselves from seal to human and back again, while the kelpie is a

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Meeting Outside the Box in Irving

With a recent boom in new development—a stunning convention center, headquarter hotel and burgeoning visitors district—Irving offers

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Washington Dulles Airport Marriott Wraps Up Renovations

The Washington Dulles Airport Marriott Hotel has finalized a $9.3 million renovation that began in 2007 and has resulted in numerous improvements to

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Lower Manhattan Luxury

Conrad New York has opened its doors to savvy travelers, discerning business clientele and Manhattanites seeking fresh, engaging hospitality and a

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Marriott Opens at Macon [Ga.] Centreplex

The 220-room Macon Marriott City Center Hotel is up and running here.The new hotel is connected to the city’s main convention center, the Macon

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ARIA Reveals Massive CC Expansion Plans

LAS VEGASARIA Resort & Casino announced a major expansion of its award-winning LEED

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20 Years of Career Development

One thing is clear about the meetings industry: The avenues available for someone to become a meeting professional are as diverse now as they were 20

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