Western Iowa brims with vibrant yet laid-back locales for groups

All of the best things that makes for a great Midwestern meetings locale, including a friendly atmosphere, a reasonable price tag, group-friendly

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Q&A: Paul A. Greenberg on Hospitality Industry Ethics

For the first of two (or more) Friday With Joan articles on ethics, I chose to highlight this interview with Paul A. Greenberg, a

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South Carolina is loaded with unexpected pleasures

Planners picturing the Palmetto State generally conjure images of sublime historical structures and serene beach getaways. And while South Carolina

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Pennsylvania’s Harrisburg, Hershey and Lancaster Serve Up Tasty and Creative Group Outlets

Around 1845, Harrisburg’s leaders set aside Prospect Hill, the city’s highest point, as a viewing area for the State Capitol and

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Expert insights on taking the international events leap

Meetings are booming. City meetings, resort meetings, convention center meetings, cruise ship meetings. If you’re wondering where clients will

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Venues with a view are all the rage in metro Washington, D.C.

Some dive into the political fray, while others prefer to rise above it, especially for meetings and events. To accommodate those who like the high

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Resorts and Retreats in Pennsylvania’s Poconos Region

Within two hours reach of New York City, Harrisburg, Pa., and Philadelphia, and under four hours from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, northeastern

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Sioux Falls Guarantees New Experiences During Every Visit

With big-city amenities and small-town charm, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is set up for both the hustle and bustle of business travel and the downtime

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Levitt at The Falls

Resort and Hotel Spas Are Infusing Their Treatments With Edible Offerings

Fruits, vegetables, chocolate and wine are no longer merely F&B item choices for meeting groups. They are now appearing on the treatment menus of

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Scenic Outdoor Options Tempt Attendees Heading to Myrtle Beach

It’s hard to say no to Myrtle Beach, where the sights, sounds and smells of the ocean and the boardwalk—from miles of sandy beaches and

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Groups will have a field day with Texas’ plethora of sports venues

This year marks the Dallas Cowboys’ third consecutive year as the world’s most valuable sports entity. As reported by Forbes, “

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Think Twice Before Booking That Tiny Hotel for Attendees

I love boutique hotels, and until this week, I was an advocate for the tiny room movement we’re seeing in hospitality. But one recent tiny

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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.

Southern Ohio Teambuilding Brings Groups Together

Planners have many teambuilding opportunities to choose from throughout Southern Ohio, including several that showcase the unique attributes of each

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Jay Baldridge

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?The Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago has an advantage by

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Kansas (2013 Coverage)

Swept with dancing short and tall grasses, wheat, wildflowers and other flora, the vast prairielands of Kansas are their own artful canvas. Not to

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Outlook Bright for Hotel Industry

 By Claudette Covey, courtesy of TravelPulse.com The U.S. lodging industry continues the extremely healthy upward trend it began in the

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‘Catchy’ New Branding for Des Moines CVB

DES MOINES, Iowa The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission now urges planners to “Catch

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Who Is The Party Scientist? Meet the Expert on the Science of Joy and Human Connection

Before he became The Party Scientist, he was Jacques W. Martiquet, a

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The Party Scientist