In 2018, a few months after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, I

Constructing a memorable teambuilding experience is basically child’s play in Florida, home to a year-round funscape of beaches, parks,

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

When we launched Meetings Focus Texas in 2008, the U.S. was confronting the full brunt of the global economic downturn. Yet, as we noted in

Thinking about some of the interesting people I’ve met in the meetings and hospitality industry, these four—Amy Beaulieu, Jacy Hanson,

One question asked in the 2019 Meetings Today Trends Survey was

First in 1939, and then again 50 years ago in 1964, New York City hosted the World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, each time

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

If it’s true that opposites attract, groups will be drawn to two neighboring regions set between Fort Lauderdale and the Space Coast, one

Western Canada seems huge, but one can count on two hands the number of major urban locales that regularly attract meetings and conventions. With

Once upon a time, in the words of tradeshow consultant Traci Browne, the typical event held in a convention center exhibition hall could be described

Engaging, participatory experiences that delve deep into Hawaii’s traditions and natural wonders are a large part of the reason those attending

Who knew team building, morale enhancement and networking could be so much fun? From cooking classes and food truck events to watersports Olympics

Castles, cobblestone and classic architecture are part of the charm groups can expect with a meeting in Europe. But head north to Scandinavia and the

From a World War II battleship and a 300-foot pier in North Carolina to a waterfront restaurant and a popular golf course in South Carolina, the

When Hurricane Sandy furiously struck the New Jersey coastline last October, Atlantic City, in its path and seemingly doomed, was lucky to escape the

We’ve all had the experience of entering a building or meeting venue and suddenly being lost.Whether one is looking for an office, a bathroom

For planners with the expertise of a seasoned negotiator, the aptitude of a skillful attorney and a thorough understanding of the hotel business

From Alfred the Great, born in 849 A.D., to His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, born this summer, the British monarchy continues to define