STR Stats: Meetings Coming Back, But Still Lagging Leisure

The hospitality industry is set for a rapid recovery from the depths of the pandemic, when monthly RevPAR (revenue per available room) plummeted to

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Sports lore runs deep in Pennsylvania

In 1878, “Bud” Fowler, from New Castle, Pa., first broke the color barrier in professional baseball. (Jackie Robinson’s 1947

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4 Reasons to Book California’s Inland Empire for Your Next Meeting

In 2020, California was more restrictive than most as a result of the pandemic. But as the state aims to

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Off-season settings deliver group values

For planners that keep encountering top-tier properties and destinations that seem just a bit out of their budgetary reach, it might not be where

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Oklahoma gets groups in the sporting spirit

Few destinations do a kick-off event better than the Sooner State, at the meeting venue, in hospitality—and on the gridiron and other arenas of

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4 Questions Event Pros Should Ask the Chef

What are you feeding your meeting attendees? How you handle menus plays a big role in how people perceive your event. Attendees who can’t eat what

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Rhode Island is all the rage as it continues to evolve

Rhode Island might be a charming and storied destination that conjures images of sailing and elegant mansions in Newport, and hallowed grounds of

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Los Cabos Continues Hurricane Comeback

LOS CABOS, MexicoWhile the extensive and widespread damage caused by Hurricane Odile remains clearly visible, substantial restoration progress has

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TWA Hotel Debuts at JFK Airport

The restoration of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 former Trans World Airlines terminal is finally complete and the

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How an ‘Accidental Career’ Birthed Andrea Michaels’ Extraordinary Events

Extraordinary Events President Andrea Michaels has taken a leading

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Resorts World Las Vegas Set to Open in June

Resorts World Las Vegas, the first ground-up resort development on the Las Vegas Strip in

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Positively Cleveland Launches New Destination Brand

CLEVELANDPositively Cleveland, the convention and visitors bureau for Cleveland, recently announced a new destination brand, presented new plans for

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Florida's varied attractions allow attendees to let loose

It starts with the theme parks, but after that the sky's the limit when it comes to Florida attractions. Come to think of it, even the sky is

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The Advantages of a Two-Story Exhibit Booth [Meetings Today Podcast Episode Transcript]

Following is a transcription of the conversation between Sarah Kloepple and Johnson Controls Exhibit and Events Manager Becky

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3 Digital Art Experiences That Are Zoom Fatigue Killers

Day after day, Zoom meeting after Zoom meeting, hours spent at a desk—our brains need a break!  In a time of routine and fatigue, a chance to

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North Carolina is a haven for celebrities and event attendees alike

North Carolina’s rolling hillsides, charming cities and rugged beauty make it an enchanting spot for filmmakers, be it the latest Hollywood

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Savannah and the Georgia Coast charm groups with history, culture and adventure

Savannah, Brunswick and the Golden Isles comprise an area that reads like an inviting picture-filled storybook. It tells a tale involving history,

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New Tennessee Openings and Developments for Planners (2022)

There’s no wrong meetings destination to choose from in Tennessee, whether you’re considering the state because of its access to the Great Smoky

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Lake Geneva aces the test of time

In the early 1800s, Lake Geneva’s biggest draw was waterpower to drive mills. The small town’s fortunes took a turn when it became a

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State of the Arts

When it comes to group activities, the choices aren’t always black and white. Sometimes what you want is color, and lots of it, to lighten the

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