Western Iowa brims with vibrant yet laid-back locales for groups

All of the best things that makes for a great Midwestern meetings locale, including a friendly atmosphere, a reasonable price tag, group-friendly

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South Carolina is loaded with unexpected pleasures

Planners picturing the Palmetto State generally conjure images of sublime historical structures and serene beach getaways. And while South Carolina

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Expert insights on taking the international events leap

Meetings are booming. City meetings, resort meetings, convention center meetings, cruise ship meetings. If you’re wondering where clients will

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Venues with a view are all the rage in metro Washington, D.C.

Some dive into the political fray, while others prefer to rise above it, especially for meetings and events. To accommodate those who like the high

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Resort and Hotel Spas Are Infusing Their Treatments With Edible Offerings

Fruits, vegetables, chocolate and wine are no longer merely F&B item choices for meeting groups. They are now appearing on the treatment menus of

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Scenic Outdoor Options Tempt Attendees Heading to Myrtle Beach

It’s hard to say no to Myrtle Beach, where the sights, sounds and smells of the ocean and the boardwalk—from miles of sandy beaches and

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Industry Pros Weigh in on 2018's Hottest International Meetings Destinations

Transportation improvements have put the entire globe on offer for meetings and events.And even with the world to choose from, planners are choosing

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After Dodging Hurricane Harvey, Galveston Island Is Going Strong and Drawing in Groups

The hurricane that devastated Galveston Island in 1900 remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.Galveston was slammed again in 2008 by

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Jay Baldridge

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?The Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago has an advantage by

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Drone Light Shows Offer a Sustainable Alternative to Fireworks

Fireworks are a tradition nearly as

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Family watches drone light show display on Fourth of July celebration

Kansas (2013 Coverage)

Swept with dancing short and tall grasses, wheat, wildflowers and other flora, the vast prairielands of Kansas are their own artful canvas. Not to

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Maui, Molokai and Lanai Are Rich With Music and the Arts

Home to a wide variety of talented performers, Maui rocks and sways with plenty of live entertainment after dark. Even its laid-back sister islands,

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Inland SoCal Venues Make the Most of Lush Landscapes

With its perpetually sunny climate and landscape abundant with vineyards and groves of olive and orange trees, the Southern California region known

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Outlook Bright for Hotel Industry

 By Claudette Covey, courtesy of TravelPulse.com The U.S. lodging industry continues the extremely healthy upward trend it began in the

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‘Catchy’ New Branding for Des Moines CVB

DES MOINES, Iowa The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission now urges planners to “Catch

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Historic Venues Lure Meeting Groups to Florida

Today’s meeting attendees love local lore, and fortunately, Florida boasts a host of venues that provide a mountain of historical charm.The

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Florida's Themed Restaurants Are a Hit With Groups

All across the Sunshine State restaurants are drawing groups with an array of unique themes. And diners don’t just come for the food—these

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5 Chicago Rooftop Venues Take Food, Drink and Events to New Heights

As the birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago lays claim to an architecturally renowned skyline, with icons like the Wrigley Building, John Hancock

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Essential Tips for Better Speaker Selection

Fresh, relevant speakers and energizing entertainment are two of the best ways to deliver what your attendees want from your conference or event.

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Emergency Response Plan Template for Planners

Having an emergency response plan in place before a meeting or event—and/or an actual emergency—occurs is seemingly obvious but not

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