Q&A About Meetings Industry Associations

I interviewed three colleagues, all of whom I know from our local and national industry involvement. What I found interesting was that their beliefs

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Laguna Beach’s Las Brisas Restaurant Refines Menu Amid Renovations

The good life doesn’t get much better than taking in panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean off Southern California’s Laguna Beach while holding a

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9 Key Steps for a Triumphant Return to In-Person Events 

Never has the meeting and events industry been so challenged with constant change and uncertainty. It seems insurmountable to balance the creation

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New and Renovated Options in Iowa

Des Moines Area DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

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Animal-Themed Off-Site Excursions Leave An Unforgettable Impression

There are times that off-site venues such as zoos and aquariums just aren’t far enough away from the main event. That’s when it

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North Carolina engages groups with outdoor fun

From paddleboards and parachute jumps to paintball and pirate adventures, it’s safe to say that North Carolina has it all for adventure-seekers

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Western mountain lodges shine in wintertime

If you’re looking for a winter destination to excite and motivate your group, head for the mountains of the West. The western regions of the U.

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New Details Revealed in American – US Air Merger

FORT WORTH, Texas -TEMPE, Ariz.Following Wednesday’s news of the merger between US Airways and American Airlines, the companies released

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How Chicago’s McCormick Place Diverts Almost 100% of its Food Waste

On average, about 3 million visitors walk through the McCormick Place doors in Chicago, 

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U.S. Travel Hails Senate for Sandy Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C.  The U.S. Travel Association has applauded the Senate for passing a supplemental spending bill of more than $60 billion for

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Boston Welcomes Revamped Lodging

DoubleTree by Hilton has opened a newly renovated, upscale, full-service hotel situated on Boston’s prestigious North Shore. The hotel,

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Iconic Florida Resort Adds ‘Themed’ Suites

JUPITER, Fla.The 34 subdivisions that comprise PGA National received a boost in property value in 2012, as the popular resort unveiled to the public

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Ritzy Reserve

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is debuting the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in the Americas with Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in

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Circadian Lighting Helps Hotel Guests—and Meeting Attendees—Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Making sure attendees are refreshed and energized for an event is important. That’s why you should consider the little touches that can ensure

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Unique New Approach for Meetings Focus

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Meetings Focus, known for its Meetings Focus East, Meetings Focus MidAmerica, Meetings Focus South, Meetings Focus West and

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Dynamic dining venues take root in New York, Long Island and Westchester

As NYC & Company’s “See Your City” ad campaign spotlights offbeat neighborhoods for adventurous residents to explore, the same opportunity is

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Bruce Willis Donates Ski Resort to Idaho Town

When Demi Moore and Bruce Willis were still married, they owned over $20 million worth of real estate in the mountains of Idaho, reportedly as a

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VisitDallas CEO Phillip Jones Resigns

Phillip Jones is stepping down after 15 years as president and CEO of VisitDallas

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New Life for Abandoned Georgia Hotel?

 By Meg Mirshak, Courtesy of The Augusta Chronicle, Ga./McClatchy-Tribune Regional News A long-coming plan to replace a vacant, eyesore hotel on

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6 Reasons Why You Should Book Your Next Meeting in Irving, TX

ONE: Get in, get out. Get around town. Getting to Irving is easy. It’s less than a three-hour flight from both coasts, and it

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