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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Iowa is rife with active off-site pursuits

Iowa is home to many exciting spectator sports, including collegiate games starring the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the first presidential

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When chaos rules the day, meeting professionals calmly leap into action

Late August and September 2017 will go down in infamy as months full of disasters that wreaked havoc on North America, from wildfires ravaging the

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Masters of Disaster: Planners Share Hurricane Stories

Late August and September 2017 will go down in infamy as months full of disasters that wreaked havoc on North America, from wildfires ravaging the

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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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4 New Southern Meeting Spaces Offer Wineries, Championship Golfing and More

GeorgiaNestled among North Georgia’s foothills, Château Élan 

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Minnesota

More CoverageThe Curtain CallsMinnesota is a

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4 Eastern Iowa Unexpected Offsite Venues

Eastern Iowa has plenty of options when it comes to offsite venues, and some of its best provide a unique backdrop while highlighting the region

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Houston’s Michelin-Recognized Food Scene Has Achieved Liftoff

You’re forgiven if you thought of Houston as primarily a barbecue, Tex-Mex or steakhouse destination—it’s the biggest city in Texas, after all. 

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Photo of opening night reception at PCMA Convening Leaders 2025.

5 Unique Desert Event Venues That Give Attendees a Sense of Place

Don’t be mistaken—when it comes to desert regions, the expansive images of barren landscapes and oppressive sun that may come to your mind are

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Cactus Alley reception setup, Springs Preserve, Las Vegas

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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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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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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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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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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Destination Canada Announces City Additions to Global Destination Sustainability Index

Destinations around the world are seeing more and more planners and attendees prioritize sustainable events, whether it be through environmental,

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Destination Canada Booth at IMEX America 2022

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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