Tough Times for Tourism Marketers

The past few years have been tough for state tourism offices as many toil under heavy budget cuts that state governments enacted to cope with a poor

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Florida Boasts Vibrant Downtown Districts

There’s more to Florida than just its beaches. The state is also filled with trendy downtown areas perfect for attendees to explore between

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Denver and Boulder Top the Charts With Green Initiatives

Denver and Boulder naturally top the list of cities that can provide a “green” experience for meetings. Set at the base of Colorado’s Rocky

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Keynote MPI Speaker Faced with Scandal

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale lure groups with outdoor adventure

Year-round sun and temperate climes allow meeting professionals bringing groups to Miami and Fort Lauderdale the opportunity to plan superb outdoor

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How New Orleans Is Weathering the Pandemic Through Preparation

No destination in the world is better known for its love of massive celebrations as New Orleans, with its motto “laissez les bon temps rouler”—“let

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Meetings Make a Comeback

The business travel industry is on its way to full recovery, and while we are not quite at pre-recession levels yet, there are some strong signals

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Nashville tunes in with a harmonious ensemble of venues

In Nashville, aka “Music City,” the song is king. While songs can be written alone, most of those written in Nashville are the product of

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Creativity and innovation drive golf events forward

Golf is no longer your grandfather’s game. Gen Xers and Millennials view golf differently, and the game has been forced to adapt, especially

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Standing Up for Meetings

In her recent presentation at Affordable Meetings National in Washington, D.C., Christine Duffy, president and CEO of Maritz Travel, characterized

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What Does an Uncertain Future Hold for Association Planners and Association Meetings?

It’s no secret that association planners face challenges that are unique to their sector in the MICE industry—and the coronavirus

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St. Louis showcases a variety of off-site venues

Known for its Gateway Arch and popular sports teams, among other features, St. Louis also offers an impressive lineup of off-site event venues for

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Medical Meetings

With medical meetings one of the industry’s most prized market segments, it’s not surprising that CVBs are trying their hardest to

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Pharmaceutical/Medical Meetings

With medical meetings one of the industry’s most prized market segments, it’s not surprising that CVBs are trying their hardest to

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Providence

Providence was one of the select cities to host the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship this year. And it’s proving that when it comes to

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Adventure on the Agenda

Florida is a land of surprising natural contrasts—still springs and running rivers, swamps and sugar white beaches, coral reefs and barrier

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Global Travel Costs Expected to Rise in 2018

According to the “2018 Global Travel Forecast,” travel prices are expected to rise sharply in the coming year, reaching nearly 4

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2016 Meetings Today Trends Survey Planner Interviews

Following are the interview subjects for the 2016 Meetings Today Trends Survey:

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4 Key Takeaways From the 2025 SITE Global Conference

SITE Global is the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence’s (SITE) biggest educational conference of the year, built on the association’s four

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2025 SITE Crystal Awards Gala. Credit: Joey Woolridge.

North Carolina’s Triangle region is a sustainable leader

In its 2016 North Carolina Clean Energy Industry Census, the Raleigh-based NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) called cleantech “a major

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