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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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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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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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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Good News, Bad News in Simpleview Sales Performance Report

While 2022 bookings lag 2019 bookings by 30%, sales leads are approaching 2019 levels in the first half of 2022, according to a new quarterly sales

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Simpleview quarterly sales report July 2002 graphic.

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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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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6 Outdoor Event Venues With a View in Maryland

Steeped in history, maritime tradition and a seafood industry that is worth more than $50 million, according to Visit Maryland, the state of Maryland

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Embers exterior in Ocean City

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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