Veteran planners share their site selection expertise

One of the more challenging elements of the planning process is determining where to hold your meeting. A mountain of work can go into researching

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Lake Tahoe holds scenic diversions for active groups

A four-season oasis of splendid scenery and eclectic excitement, Lake Tahoe has long been a locale where meeting groups gather to experience the good

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Q&A with Milton Segarra of Meet Puerto Rico

Meetings Focus recently traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to check out renovations to the San Juan Marriott Resort and explore nearby

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Chicago hospitality locals share their exploration tips

Chicago is a tremendous metropolis overflowing with possibilities for planners to ponder, from its dynamic dining spots and world-class attractions

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Endlessly engaging Croatia is an exotic, eclectic find

From the Roman emperors who sojourned here in ancient times to the British holidaymakers thronging its shores in the 1970s and 1980s, this timeless

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Take 10: Contracts webinar

1. Are hotels liable to keep confidential the names of other groups? I send them a list of our competitors, but if I ask outright who else is

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Meet Outside the Box in Phoenix 

Widely known for its incomparable weather and proximity to nature, Greater Phoenix is also home to a variety of spaces that have been thoughtfully

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Sacramento, the Central Valley and the High Sierra draw strength from history

From the lush fields of the Central Valley to the towering sequoias of the High Sierra, the echoes of John Muir’s footsteps and the clamor of

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Singapore's attractions mix the natural and the manmade

We’re sitting atop a 150-foot “Supertree” constructed of reinforced concrete, photovoltaic cells and thousands of plants, all

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Hong Kong Open for MICE Biz and Offers 'Goodies'

Hong Kong is open for business and wants to let the MICE world know.  To spread the word, top Hong Kong MICE leaders launched a “Hello Hong

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Southwest Michigan's varied off-site venues enhance meetings

Gardens and sculptures, rare aircraft, unforgettable architecture, a Dutch windmill and a new performance hall where world-class musicians perform

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Colorado mountain meetings offer an exciting escape for attendees

It’s not hard to identify the allure of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, which beckon thrill-seekers and casual tourists alike, year after year

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Casino resorts have a bounty of big-name performers on tap

Top-name acts are part and parcel of the gaming resort experience. These properties, after all, are really in the entertainment business, whether it

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Hawaii Island is big on culture and adventure

Hawaii Island is one of those rare destinations that people visit to truly unwind and convene with nature, where the aloha spirit infuses the agendas

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Northeast Florida destinations offer increasingly delicious F&B options

History may take the spotlight, but great dining is the icing on the cake in Northeast Florida. Here in the land of pre-Columbian, Colonial and

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Charlotte’s Development Isn’t Standing Still During the Pandemic

While many destinations were scrambling just to stay afloat during the pandemic, Charlotte, North Carolina, was anything but idle, welcoming a number

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Raging waterparks, lush resorts and outdoor adventures make the Wisconsin Dells an exciting Midwest gathering spot

When a person thinks of the Wisconsin Dells, the exhilaration of shooting down a waterslide at high speeds likely comes to mind, as the popular

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MPI Launches First-Ever Women’s Advisory Board

Two industry changemakers, Sarah Soliman Daudin and Courtney Stanley, have been appointed to co-chair

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Technology is changing today's teambuilding programs

The rise of smart phones and tablets is changing some key premises of team building as planners have known it for decades. These devices, especially

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From sunup to sundown and beyond, the 'Jewel of the Sierra' is a gem for groups

Lake Tahoe has something in common with Hollywood stars, as it’s a glamorous place on the nation’s stage that we’re curious about,

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