Sacramento Is a City of Festivals That’s an Entertaining Choice for Meetings

The capital of the fifth-largest economy in the world—at least if California was a sovereign nation—Sacramento is ready to take its place on the big

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Photo of state capitol of California during night at Legends of Wine 2023 festival.

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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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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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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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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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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Heritage Runs Deep in Western and Central Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh’s industrial might and the forever preserved farmland of Lancaster County to the fundamental values that built Hershey, “The Sweetest

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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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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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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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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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How Late Event Registration Translates Into More Meetings Spend

Late registrations are the stuff of nightmares for meeting and event planners and stakeholders.After all, the financial stability of an organization

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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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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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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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