Outdoor recreation for groups is plentiful in Southwest Missouri, where attendees can find themselves ziplining over the Ozarks in Branson, bird

From a WWII battleship and a regal mansion once owned by James Buchanan Duke to a beautifully restored barn, historic venues run the gamut in the

It's safe to say few planners expect the meeting or event venues they contract to provide free food and beverage services. Yet many planners continue

Meetings contract negotiation and Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) expert Robyn Mietkiewicz, director of global meeting management services at

Like the destinations referenced in Lake Geneva’s nicknames—“Myrtle Beach of Wisconsin” and “Newport of the Midwest

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Meetings and events represent significant investments for participants.Attendees must invest their time and possibly registration money. Exhibitors

I reached out to two hospitality industry attorneys—Kelly Franklin Bagnall (KB), who works on the supplier side of our

In 2010, the U.S. partnered with the Swedish Ministry for Enterprise, Energy and Communications to form the Swedish-American Green Alliance, or SAGA

The Milwaukee area is one that keeps up with the demands of planners, offering a number of updated group-friendly hotels, increasingly popular

Known for its brilliant beaches, deep forests and amazing water features like coastal dune lakes and crystal-clear freshwater springs, Northwest

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Home to prestigious universities and the Research Triangle Park, the region that encompasses Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill is on the cutting edge

In Hawaiian culture, a lei is never expected.“It’s always a gift, and it’s an adornment,” said Lahela Spencer, Hawaiian culture specialist at Hilton

A lot is on the line when planning an executive retreat, especially when the attendees are members of the C-Level suite who hold all of the cards

Perhaps it was during that walk back to the hotel after a late company dinner, when an approaching stranger suddenly greeted you by name and offered

From coastal Gulf waters and pristine beaches to freshwater marshes, lush inland forests, parks crisscrossed by trails and gardens draped in live

Surf, sand and sun. Coastal Orange County already seems to have it all, and to sweeten the deal the seaside communities are armed with the latest

If you’ve ever been fooled when unwrapping a tiny gift box, expecting, perhaps, a pair of earrings tucked inside but finding instead the keys

As in-person meetings prepare to relaunch, beaches, a traditional event