Of Wine and Spirits

Home to a number of pristine natural springs, Ocala/Marion County’s sparkling waterways are more than scenic. For

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The Carolinas host many of Hollywood’s top films

In North and South Carolina, what goes for filmmakers also goes for meeting planners, with both states deep in natural, human and technical resources

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South Africa's rich heritage makes for intriguing agendas

South Africa’s vast cultural landscape encompasses various musical and artistic styles, as well as a history that spans everything from the

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IMEX America Unveils Education Offerings

New insights into innovation, "white space culture" and purposeful meetings are among the themes IMEX has outlined for its education program at

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Florida's group market is soaring to new heights

Well-founded optimism has Florida feeling pretty good about itself. When it comes to the future of tourism and by extension, the future of meetings

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San Francisco Travel Teams With Airbnb

SAN FRANCISCOThe San Francisco Travel Association and

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St. Louis Hyatt Debuts Monumental Meetings

ST. LOUISHyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch now offers multiple

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Q&A with Milton Segarra of Meet Puerto Rico

Meetings Focus recently traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to check out renovations to the San Juan Marriott Resort and explore nearby

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Global Emergency Numbers

Back in the days of manual telephone systems, the quickest way to get urgent help was to pick up the telephone and ask the operator. But with the

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Hawaii Ranches Step Up Adventurous Options for Groups

While many are still family-owned working cattle ranches, an increasing number of Hawaii ranches are evolving into full-fledged outdoor adventure

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Springfield/the Berkshires lend historic, natural backdrop

Like famed 19th century writer and transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, who “discovered around me an ocean of mist, which…shut out

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Chicago hospitality locals share their exploration tips

Chicago is a tremendous metropolis overflowing with possibilities for planners to ponder, from its dynamic dining spots and world-class attractions

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Zoom In: Q&A with James Munson

Q&A with James Munson, Founder, Brooklyn Roasting Company (www.brooklynroasting.com

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Short Takes

Programs & Packages Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, Conn., is offering a Complete Meeting Package (CMP), a

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Charlotte

As if validating the Charlotte’s Got a Lot tag line, the diverse city now finds itself center stage for the next presidential election. In

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Latest & Greatest Florida Keys

➤ La Concha Key West opened a new restaurant, 430 Duval, serving island-inspired

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Smart budgeting strategies help counter rising meetings cost

Travel costs are almost certain to increase at a faster pace in 2014, posing budgetary challenges for many organizations, according to analysts and

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Site Scene

Indiana The city of Lawrenceburg and the Hollywood Casino broke ground on the new Lawrenceburg Convention Center

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The South is Loaded with Sandy Group Hot Spots

The Southern U.S. boasts nearly 3,000 miles of coastal shoreline spanning across nine states and innumerable beaches of all shapes and sizes. To make

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Meet Scott James Gundersen: Wine Cork Artist

This summer I spent a week in the Mediterranean with 1,700 of my “closest friends” cruising some amazing ports. At the beginning of this

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