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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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

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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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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13 Unique Group Experiences in Florida That You Haven’t Tried

If you’ve already spoiled your group with Florida’s world-class golf courses, sun-drenched beaches, theme parks and a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral

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Salvador Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg

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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Offbeat lures offer groups a weird and wacky vibe

When it comes to event settings that are really out of the ordinary, few ballrooms can compete with a haunted mansion, a subterranean cavern with a

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Harrisburg, Hershey and Lancaster County summon the past for meetings

Harrisburg, Hershey and Lancaster County each has its distinct areas of appeal, but they are all also within a close enough drive of each other

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5 Event Design Tips That Will Spark Your Creativity

Great event design gets its inspiration from a multitude of sources. Maybe that inspiration comes from

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East Tennessee is rich with iconic venues and outdoor adventures

From the railroads of Chattanooga to the NASCAR track in Bristol, East Tennessee is instantly recognized for its icons. Nature takes a bow as well,

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Sports venues score big in East Central Wisconsin

Planners wanting to tally a higher score for their next meeting in East Central Wisconsin can include a sporting event or recreational endeavor in

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North Dakota offers four-season adventure

Planners should feel free to book any month on the calendar for a meeting in North Dakota, where regardless of season groups will find the spirit of

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Long Beach and environs offer off-site appeal

Attendees bound for the Southern California climes of Long Beach and its appealing neighbors will savor the sun, sand and likable lodgings of the

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New Mexico spotlights performing arts venues

Whether viewed in the heat of day or under brilliant star canopies at night, New Mexico’s sweeping landscapes of white sands, red rocks,

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Historic Event Venues in Detroit: 6 Spaces That Mix Storied Pasts With Modern Amenities

Great American cities like Detroit are steeped in history. Tap into this history by hosting your next meeting or event at one of the city’s

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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

Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Colo. Springs please the palate

Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Colorado Springs offer easy access to farm-fresh culinary options and these well-established mountain communities are also

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Myrtle Beach has a unique backdrop for every event

Planners contemplating booking Myrtle Beach will quickly learn that this famed southeastern beach destination has everything needed to execute a

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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).