Hospitality School Professors Share What Skills Future Planners Will Need

The global pandemic radically disrupted the very way we conduct meetings as in-person events were canceled and meeting and event planners had to

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North Carolina’s Triad is flush with entertainment

Like other popular trios—the Three Stooges, the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Bee Gees, to name a few—the cities of Triad, N.C., are

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Mississippi brims with venues and experiences

From Presley and Faulkner to maritime and agriculture history, Mississippi is filled with creative, historic and scenic off-site options that groups

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The No. 1 Meeting Destination in the Country Continues to Go Above and Beyond

Orlando remains on top of Cvent’s list of Top 10 Meeting Destinations in the U.S. for many reasons: easy accessibility to Orlando International

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Orlando at night with fireworks

On the Scene: Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas

The Sapphire Suite at The Cove Atlantis is likely so named for the endless sea of blue as seen from every room of this 1,200-square-foot, wrap-around

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4 Group-Friendly Restaurants in Central Florida

Meetings work up an appetite, especially in and around the country’s No. 1 travel destination. However, the options for eateries can be overwhelming

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Western retreats come in all shapes and sizes

The West is defined for many by westerns filmed in the 1950s and '60s, which typically featured ranches and small towns flanked by towering, majestic

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Q&A With Rich Luna on ASAE's DELP Program

Q&A With Rich Luna // Senior Director, Content Marketing Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

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Rich Luna with fellow DELP participants.

Massive Waterpark Slides into the Poconos

TANNERSVILLE, Pa.The Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark recently

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Adrenaline-pumping venues lead to exhilarating agendas

After a day spent in sessions, sure, attendees could slow down. But why do that when they can speed up and still relax?Speedways and raceways can

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4 Midwestern Resorts That Can Easily Host Family-Friendly Meetings

Certain resorts are more equipped to host entire families at events than others. Resorts that have the following amenities are more likely to be

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Taking charge of negotiating begins with knowledge

The meek may be set for a pretty sweet inheritance, but they won’t get very far with hotel negotiations.While a seller’s market might

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Stellar new offerings invigorate Atlanta's meetings market

Already a haven of cool venues, “Hotlanta” has heated up even more as a meetings hub with the infusion of several new and recent group-

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Alabama greets groups with iconic lures

History feels more alive when you’re having fun, and Alabama serves up a full plate of historic sites and good times.Football, Mardi Gras,

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The Meetings Market Is on Fire in the Lone Star State

Inherent in the Texas way is an attitude of can-do and embrace of boundless possibilities.Earlier this year, CBS Sunday Morning featured Chip and

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Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Adds Meeting Space With the Unveiling of the Gran Destino Tower

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort unveiled its Gran Destino Tower on July 9, 2019. Along with 545 guest rooms, this new tower boasts one-of-a-

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On Your Way to An Event? Workers on Strike at 4 U.S. Airports

About to leave for your next meeting or event? Travelers take note: Workers are on strike at four major U.S. airports protesting working conditions.

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Great American Eclipse: How Three Destinations Are Celebrating the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, millions of people across Mexico, Canada and the U.S. will be able to witness something that many consider to be a “once-in-a-lifetime”

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People looking up at the solar eclipse with eclipse glasses on. Photo Credit Cliff Ritchey and Visit Indy

WEC 2019 Event Recap: Strongest Attendance in 10 Years, MPI Ups Human Trafficking Fight

MPI World Education Congress (WEC)

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The Top 10 Reasons to Meet in Florida

When we think of Florida, we tend to think of salty ocean breezes, white sandy shores, heavenly sunsets and fun in the sun. And while the weather is

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Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach