Spain's group offerings put a spotlight on history

Exciting and diverse, Spain’s bustling capitals have always offered a wealth of sights and sounds for international visitors. Today, cities

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Texas Flows With Water-Based Venues

Texan pride extends to swimming venues, with at least three major facilities all constructed in the outline of the Lone Star State: the historic

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Why Northeast Florida Is a Playground for Outdoor Group Adventure

Recently I was a guest of St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors

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9 Historic Venues in Florida for Special Events

There was a time when glitz and glamour were the order of the day but, alas, this bygone era is now largely history. However, it’s still possible to

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Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach exterior

Meetings Leader Iwamoto Reflects on 35 Years of Service and Looks to Future

Veteran meetings and events industry leader

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Photo of Kevin Iwamoto speaking at ACTE Rome conference.

Why Lincoln’s Haymarket District Should Be the Hub for Your Next Nebraska Event

The Haymarket neighborhood in Lincoln, Nebraska, began its story in the second half of

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CSR Activities in Colorado That Make a Lasting Impact

With the return of in-person meetings also comes the return of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. And with business professionals

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Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs

5 Event Design Tips That Will Spark Your Creativity

Great event design gets its inspiration from a multitude of sources. Maybe that inspiration comes from

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Sydney is investing big in its meetings future

Like the animated light, video and music spectacle that dances on the sails of the Sydney Opera House and other structures during the annual 18-day

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Arizona and New Mexico light up after dark

After hours in the Southwest, when the sun sets, the weather chills and stars blanket the skies, is the perfect time of day for visiting groups to

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Historic Event Venues in Detroit: 6 Spaces That Mix Storied Pasts With Modern Amenities

Great American cities like Detroit are steeped in history. Tap into this history by hosting your next meeting or event at one of the city’s

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What’s New for Meeting Planners in Chicago?

During the pandemic, restrictions on capacity, social distancing and masking have varied by state, county and even city. Now, most states are fully

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Offbeat lures offer groups a weird and wacky vibe

When it comes to event settings that are really out of the ordinary, few ballrooms can compete with a haunted mansion, a subterranean cavern with a

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Harrisburg, Hershey and Lancaster County summon the past for meetings

Harrisburg, Hershey and Lancaster County each has its distinct areas of appeal, but they are all also within a close enough drive of each other

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East Tennessee is rich with iconic venues and outdoor adventures

From the railroads of Chattanooga to the NASCAR track in Bristol, East Tennessee is instantly recognized for its icons. Nature takes a bow as well,

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Sports venues score big in East Central Wisconsin

Planners wanting to tally a higher score for their next meeting in East Central Wisconsin can include a sporting event or recreational endeavor in

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North Dakota offers four-season adventure

Planners should feel free to book any month on the calendar for a meeting in North Dakota, where regardless of season groups will find the spirit of

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Long Beach and environs offer off-site appeal

Attendees bound for the Southern California climes of Long Beach and its appealing neighbors will savor the sun, sand and likable lodgings of the

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New Mexico spotlights performing arts venues

Whether viewed in the heat of day or under brilliant star canopies at night, New Mexico’s sweeping landscapes of white sands, red rocks,

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On the Scene: Marriott CRN’s SoCal Properties Deliver the Personal Touch on a Convention-Sized Scale

The personal touch, even with convention-sized groups, is a hallmark of

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