Native American casinos boast western revamps

Native American casino resorts around the West come in all shapes and sizes these days, and are found in settings ranging from sandy deserts to

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Frugal and Fabulous

 While meeting planners have long wrangled with tight budgets, the state of today’s economy is forcing many to increasingly consider cost-

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Coastal Mexico

More CoverageMexico on the MoveRiding the

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Meeting Profs Reflect on 'Universal Truths' of Industry

I reached out to a whole bunch of people I’ve known well and a little through my many years. Some of them have familiar faces and names;

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Minnesota

More CoverageThe Curtain CallsMinnesota is a

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On the Scene: Half Moon Bay Gives Groups a Taste of the Good Life

For San Francisco residents, such as myself, the greatest getaway secret outside of the city is available about a half-hour drive south in the

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Outdoor adventure options are de rigueur throughout Northeast Florida

"You’re only as young as you feel” is an adage Northeast Florida takes to heart, as this historic corner of the peninsula—home of

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13 Unique Group Experiences in Florida That You Haven’t Tried

If you’ve already spoiled your group with Florida’s world-class golf courses, sun-drenched beaches, theme parks and a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral

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Salvador Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg

Las Vegas is taking its offerings to a new level

Established in 1905 as a remote railroad stop in then scarcely populated Nevada, Vegas’ survival was far from a sure bet. Yet, after weathering

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3 Meetings Horror Stories: Fountain Frolickers, Bento Boxes Gone Bad and Tornado Terror

In the third installment of “Meetings Horror Stories,” we heard even more of the crazy things that can go wrong in the meetings 

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Sioux Falls, S.D., offers a torrent of surprises

With a major new event facility recently opening, South Dakota’s largest city is primed to take a leading role on this Great Plains state

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Washington D.C. flourishes with activities and venues

D.C. is on the move.In 2014, the city celebrated its fifth consecutive record-breaking year for domestic tourism, with 18.34 million visitors

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Getting groups out and about in SW Missouri

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

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Costing Your Connectivity

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

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Take 10 - Negotiations Parts 1 and 2: Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations for Better SMM

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

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Lake Geneva charms groups year-round

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

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4 Tips to Measure Social Media Analytics for Your Next Event

It’s easy for meeting planners and their teams to get lost in a sea of analytics numbers reported across multiple social media platforms.At MPI

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Savvy Sweden offers plenty of pleasurable pursuits

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

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Greater Milwaukee is an ever-evolving draw for groups

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

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