More resort hotels take localized approach

Perhaps the biggest trend in travel preferences over the past couple of years has been the desire for authentic, hands-on experiences that bring

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Site Scene

Maryland The Bethesda Marriott Hotel completed an 18-month, $12 million renovation that updated all guest rooms, meeting space and public

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Cleveland's Huntington Convention Center Expansion and More Mid-America Property News

Illinois Located between Michigan Avenue and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and set within the landmark Water Tower Place on the

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Chicago Grand Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton

7 Hot New and Upcoming Sioux Falls Offsite Experiences

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offers a wealth of offsite activity options for planners of meetings and events, with a variety of noteworthy facilities

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Kansas City shines with history and arts venues

Kansas City has long been lauded for its music, food and sports. A creative, defiant current sparks through the region, leaving a trail of world-

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New Standards and Changes in the Incentive Travel Industry Post-Pandemic

With the transition into what many hope will be a post-pandemic world comes change and adaptation, and not one area of life has gone unaffected.

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Resorts & Incentives Trends Level Up as Travel Returns

6 Unique Event Venues in Madison, Wisconsin

As a native Midwesterner, I’ve long appreciated the gems of the states within this region—the cities that fly under the radar and are perhaps in the

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These Are the Best Group Dining Experiences in Nebraska

Nebraska is upping its food game. From some of the best prime rib in the Midwest and the home of the Reuben sandwich, to custom menus designed around

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India holds limitless wonders and opportunities

From the peaks of Kanchenjunga to the backwaters of Kerala, India thrives as a land of mystique. A place where an emperor once built a mausoleum to

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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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Hawaiian Industry Professionals Discuss Mindful, Respectful Travel

In Hawaiian culture, a lei is never expected.“It’s always a gift, and it’s an adornment,” said Lahela Spencer, Hawaiian culture specialist at Hilton

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Snorkelers in a lagoon. Credit - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Teambuilding Options Abound in North Carolina’s Triad

North Carolina’s Triad region is full of surprises, from historic downtown of Winston-Salem to the leading furniture industry capital of High Point

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5 Common Mistakes When Planning Executive Retreats (And How to Avoid Them)

Executive retreats—where corporate leaders come together to get off site and discuss company problems, progress and goals—are often high

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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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Dear Ashley: How Can Teams Be More Culturally Sensitive in Planning Destination Events?

Dear Ashley, How can teams take steps to be as culturally sensitive as possible when looking to infuse local culture and experiences into

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Ashley with Matias, learning about the musical preparations for Semana Santa (Holy Week) festivities in Northern Argentina (captured & shared with permission from Matias).

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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How to Make the Famed Foods of San Francisco vs. Kansas City for Your Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl LVIII is just around the corner, and like many around the country, you might be on the hunt for the perfect snacks and drinks for your

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San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs Helmets

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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