UNITE HERE Local 1, which represents Chicago’s hospitality workers

No destination in the world is better known for its love of massive celebrations as New Orleans, with its motto “laissez les bon temps rouler”—“let

I went to Seattle for the first time in 1984 to conduct a site visit for a client. At the Seattle Sheraton, I worked with Brian Peterson, then the

I had the privilege of meeting and serving with Liz (then Erikson) on the Board of Directors of the Potomac Chapter of MPI in the ’80s. I view

It’s no secret that association planners face challenges that are unique to their sector in the MICE industry—and the coronavirus

Whether it’s locally produced wines, pairing dinners, herb-infused cocktails, microbrews or the finest single-malt whiskeys from Scotland,

One of the more challenging elements of the planning process is determining where to hold your meeting. A mountain of work can go into researching

A four-season oasis of splendid scenery and eclectic excitement, Lake Tahoe has long been a locale where meeting groups gather to experience the good

Meetings Focus recently traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to check out renovations to the San Juan Marriott Resort and explore nearby

Chicago is a tremendous metropolis overflowing with possibilities for planners to ponder, from its dynamic dining spots and world-class attractions

From the Roman emperors who sojourned here in ancient times to the British holidaymakers thronging its shores in the 1970s and 1980s, this timeless

1. Are hotels liable to keep confidential the names of other groups? I send them a list of our competitors, but if I ask outright who else is

From the lush fields of the Central Valley to the towering sequoias of the High Sierra, the echoes of John Muir’s footsteps and the clamor of

We’re sitting atop a 150-foot “Supertree” constructed of reinforced concrete, photovoltaic cells and thousands of plants, all

Meeting professionals are facing some of the biggest challenges of their careers—from the need to continuously rethink event design to the need

The first weekend of March 2018 was a great time to be a sports fan in Vegas.The line-up included three NASCAR races at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Indy knows how to woo its first-time guests.Fresh off the plane for a quick pre MPI WEC 2018 fam, I set off for an evening of art, food and creative

Gardens and sculptures, rare aircraft, unforgettable architecture, a Dutch windmill and a new performance hall where world-class musicians perform

It’s not hard to identify the allure of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, which beckon thrill-seekers and casual tourists alike, year after year

Top-name acts are part and parcel of the gaming resort experience. These properties, after all, are really in the entertainment business, whether it