4 Orange County Beaches That are Perfect for Small Groups

When considering Southern California as a future meetings destination, cities like Los Angeles and San Diego may come to mind first. But planners

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Tourism Diversity Matters’ The Collective Experience Conference Brings DEI Leaders Together

Following a pandemic hiatus, Tourism Diversity Matters’ (TDM) The Collective Experience

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Close-Up: Memphis

It is impossible to escape the rich musical history that has made Memphis famous, but the “Home of Blues” and the “Birthplace of

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Esports Facilities Provide Electric Event Venues

While you may miss the smell of a freshly mowed playing field and a rousing chorus of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-

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New Mexico Meetings Developments Reach ‘Breaking Bad’-Level Hype

While it’s been more than a decade since the hit TV show Breaking Bad made Albuquerque famous—or infamous, as the plot of the series would

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Is Air Travel Stress Preventing Full Business Travel Recovery?

While U.S. travel spend is approaching pre-

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Site Scene

Illinois The 500-room Doubletree Chicago Magnificent Mile in April completed a $21 million property

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Hyatt to Cut Planner Commissions

Hyatt Hotels Corporation will

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Merger Rumors: Are Caesars and MGM Next in Line?

In an era of mergers and endless merger rumors, with Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts perhaps at its peak, one possibility

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LRE: Catering to Sustainability

More CoverageCVB Contacts - San Francisco Bay Area

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Marco Island Resorts Partner for Island-Wide Events

Island-wide is the key word spreading across Marco Island's three main resorts—

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Net-Zero Carbon Events Initiative Gears Up to Release Measurement Guidance

At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, a group of events industry professionals emerged with a newfound

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Unique Venues in Mexico to Boost Your Next Meeting or Incentive Program

The country of Mexico is vast, full of diverse culture. From the tropical Caribbean coast to the bustling and ever-expanding capital city to the

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Rhythm of the Night setup at Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta

8 Historic Attractions in Bismarck That Will Captivate Attendees

Don’t discount North Dakota for meetings—it’s home to captivating attractions. The capital city, Bismarck, is centrally located in

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St. Louis Convention Center Plans Extensive Renovation

The America’s Center Convention Complex

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Going Green - January 2011

Arriving for an interview having not prepared in advance is like walking into a meeting or event with no advance planning—it's unlikely that

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Host Your Event in The Great Gatsby Mansion and 5 More Notable Offsite Venues in Newport

At just over 11 square miles, Newport may be small on the Rhode Island map, but don’t let its size fool you. This New England charmer is chock-

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New and Renovated

Adaptive reuse, the hottest trend in urban redevelopment, is proving to be a boon for meetings. No longer needed for their original purpose, historic

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Happenings - Colorado Mountain Resorts

Aspen Walter Paepcke Memorial Building reopened in August 2010 following a $10 million auditorium

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Columbus’ North Market Checks All the Culinary Boxes

Deciding what’s on the menu can be a stressful part of planning meetings, but urban public market venues are all the rage when it comes to satiating

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