Transportation improvements have put the entire globe on offer for meetings and events.And even with the world to choose from, planners are choosing

From a new 100,000-square-foot ballroom at the Orange County Convention Center—among other improvements as part of an expansion breaking ground by

The hurricane that devastated Galveston Island in 1900 remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.Galveston was slammed again in 2008 by

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Home to a wide variety of talented performers, Maui rocks and sways with plenty of live entertainment after dark. Even its laid-back sister islands,

Donna WestIndependent Meeting Planner and Travel ConsultantDW Consulting & Lighthouse Travel & ToursSanta Clara, Calif. Do you find that

With its perpetually sunny climate and landscape abundant with vineyards and groves of olive and orange trees, the Southern California region known

Today’s meeting attendees love local lore, and fortunately, Florida boasts a host of venues that provide a mountain of historical charm.The

All across the Sunshine State restaurants are drawing groups with an array of unique themes. And diners don’t just come for the food—these

As the birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago lays claim to an architecturally renowned skyline, with icons like the Wrigley Building, John Hancock

Fresh, relevant speakers and energizing entertainment are two of the best ways to deliver what your attendees want from your conference or event.

Having an emergency response plan in place before a meeting or event—and/or an actual emergency—occurs is seemingly obvious but not

The pounding beat from the disco below their rooms is keeping attendees awake; children are dashing outside the meeting rooms in a race to get to the

 Build a solid, meaningful business relationship with Center personnel in a positive and knowledgeable manner and negotiating leverage

 San Francisco Bay Area, CA    Molly Blaisdell is principal of the 1992-established Hook, Line & Thinker.  She has over

The Louisiana cities of Baton Rouge and Shreveport are poised to accommodate a variety of group events, as each destination boasts a strong lineup of

Approaching its centennial in 2020, the D.C.-based American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has taken its annual Meeting & Exposition to

A few years ago Rapid City went through a sort of miniature identity crisis. The city had long branded itself the "Star of the West," and why not?

Hurricane Irma came to Florida in September with a vengeance, even sending this reporter to an Orlando hotel for several days with power outages all

In Miami, chefs winning awards or gaining national recognition are common occurrences, according to Amber Love Bond, partner and writer for food blog