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More CoverageHip HotelsIt’s hard to

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Birmingham

Despite decades of economic diversification that in recent years resulted in Birmingham boasting one of the nation’s fastest-growing income

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Twitter Tips for Beginners

By Zachary Chouteau, e-Media Content Developer for Meetings FocusA little bird told me that it couldn’t be easier to get started on Twitter,

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MPI WEC: A Successful ‘Design’

MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC), held June 19-22 in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Conference Center, began with a TED Talk-style Opening General

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Great Performances

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Indiana Marriott Gets New Brand

Recently acquired by The Hotel Group (THG), the South Bend [Indiana] Marriott, a 298-room property previously owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, has

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Meet Minneapolis Makes Major Moves

MINNEAPOLISThe Meet Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association, has announced enhancements to the Destination Sales team, beginning with the

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Planning Oprah's Trip of a Lifetime

More CoverageGlobal planners discuss international tips

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Island Renaissance

For anyone looking for reasons to choose Hawaii as a meetings destination, there are two big ones to consider: value and quality. Not only are there

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Iconic Foods of South Carolina and Where to Try Them

Have a meeting in South Carolina? Don’t leave the state without sampling some of its most iconic foods, like pimento cheese, oysters, shrimp and

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Shrimp and Grits dish from Hook & Barrel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sedona dazzle with venues

Arizona’s desert-based trifecta of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sedona brings to the table quite the smorgasbord of group experiences, whether it

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Nebraska

The atmosphere throughout the Cornhusker State is welcoming and friendly. Planners who’ve heard about the charm and ease of Midwestern locales

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Latest + Greatest Kentucky

Starwood hotels this year debuted two new properties in Kentucky: The 126-room Aloft

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Minnesota

The figures tell only half the story. Minnesota boasts thousands of lakes, more miles of bike trails than any other state, nearly 60 state forests

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Twitter Tips

A little bird told me that it couldn’t be easier to get started on Twitter, and it’s a wonderful way to broadcast your events, network

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Calgary Is Spirited and Stunning

The Calgary Stampede, the Canadian Rockies, and an energetic economy add up to equal a well-rounded destination.1. Western Hospitality -

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Emerging destinations offer global planners a world of options

It’s human nature to look for the next big thing. And in the meetings and incentives industry, any of several factors can help push an

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Why Is ROI Such a Mystery?

In my last column I posed the following questions: Why is it taking so long to determine the Return on Investment, or ROI, metrics for meetings and

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New York

New York puts its diversity where its mouth is. According to the New York State Restaurant Association, New York lays claim to more than 37,000

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