Destination Marketing Is Undergoing a Radical Shift—Here’s How

The pandemic has accelerated forces already in motion that will transform the way DMOs collaborate with and impact the communities they serve.

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People traveling for a convention.

Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill brim with historical treasures

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

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8 Historic Venues for Meetings in North Carolina

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

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The Duke Mansion in Charlotte is a nonprofit bed and breakfast that also serves as an event space

Virginia’s Loudoun County Offers Myriad Meetings Options

Loudoun County, Virginia, is one of those meetings destinations that’s a bit of an enigma; a bucolic horse country with a burgeoning winery scene

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Stone Tower Winery, Leesburg, Virginia.

Two veteran planners share tips for executive retreats

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

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Rock Star Comeback Stories That Will Amp Up Your Meetings

There’s pretty much nothing that compares to the drama of being a rock star.  From the lofty heights of stardom to the inevitable fall and—

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Steve Jones speaking in Amsterdam.

Lone Star to L'étoile: 4 Lessons Learned While Living and Working Remotely in France

After living and working remotely in the French Alps for three months, I’ve returned just in time to enjoy the spring season at my home base in

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Laurie Sharp and her partner, Hugh, hiking in France

Northwest Florida is heaven for adventure-oriented attendees

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

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20 Travel Safety Tips for Women in the Age of #MeToo

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

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Coastal Orange County keeps up with meetings tech, CSR and dining trends

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

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Delaware packs a punch for small-sized groups with its intimate venues

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

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Craft brews, cocktails and fine wines on tap in Texas

Just as the weekend provides sweet relief after a long week in meetings or on the convention floor, nothing beats a thirst-quenching drink on a hot

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2 New Hotels Near UNESCO World Heritage Sites and More Now Open for Mice Planners

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found around the world.Turkey

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Hybrid Meetings Offer Planners the Best of Both Worlds

As every planner knows, the troubled economy has encouraged a wealth of changes in meetings and conventions. One of the emerging trends—spurred

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A Q&A with Mark Cooper, new CEO of the International Association of Conference Centres

Mark Cooper, a Brit with more than 25 years’ seasoning in the global meetings industry, was appointed CEO of the International Association of

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Minneapolis and St. Paul have something in store for groups year-round

Each time the weather changes, the Twin Cities opens up to visiting groups like a four-drawer chest containing all the necessities of each season.

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Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are full of culture

As historian Samuel Eliot Morison once wrote of puritanical early New Englanders, they “gave up for lost anyone who preferred the brush or the

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Upstate Highs

Mention “New York” and many people immediately picture the Big Apple, that bustling metropolis that just happens to be the largest city

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Coastal Connections

While Monterey, Carmel and Santa Cruz boast plenty of hotels, resorts and conference centers conducive for productive meetings, it’s what lies

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Tracy Stuckrath's Essential Meetings F&B Checklist

Planning food and beverage events is more than just selecting the menu items. As you select the ideal hotel or convention center for your event, use

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Photo of Tracy Stuckrath sitting on a couch, talking with chef.