Small towns equal big times in Northwest Florida

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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Interview With Two Industry Lawyers on Contracts

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

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Tasty treats await groups heading to Puerto Rico

There's a lot more on the menu in Puerto Rico these days.Since the opening of the Puerto Rico Convention Center nine years ago, followed by a

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3 Ways Experienced Local Staff Bring Waikiki Meetings to Life

There are many beautiful beach destinations around the world, but when corporate groups visit Hawaii, they want to know they are in Hawaii. The best

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5 Creative Breakouts and Teambuilding Opportunities in Plano, Texas

Located close enough to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to be convenient and accessible yet far enough away to feel like a unique destination, Plano

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The Latest Developments in South Florida Locales Miami and Fort Lauderdale (2024)

South Florida continues to delight meeting professionals with its plethora of recent restaurant openings, ongoing hotel developments and renovations

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InterContinental Miami Oceanview Room View

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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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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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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Los Angeles' Premier Sports Facilities Are Game-Changers for Meetings

Los Angeles, “The City of Angels,” has had a heavenly run

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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

How Heat Maps Can Increase Meetings ROI

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

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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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5 Outdoor Venues in Milwaukee That Show Off the City’s Personality

Some of Milwaukee’s outdoor venues for groups are a surefire way to introduce attendees to the character and eccentricity of the Cream City—nicknamed

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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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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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