On the Scene: Marriott CRN’s SoCal Properties Deliver the Personal Touch on a Convention-Sized Scale

The personal touch, even with convention-sized groups, is a hallmark of

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The Bleisure Travel Trend Isn’t Going Away: How to Incorporate It Into Your Next Event

What does bleisure really mean for the future of meetings and events? We explore why this travel trend isn’t going away and how to select your

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Central Illinois Tempts Groups With Food Tours, Cooking Classes and Other Culinary Experiences

Like the chocolate wrapped in the middle of a croissant, the culinary scene in Central Illinois is surprising and delicious.In this decidedly tasty

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Q&A With Current and Former Planners on Transferable Skills

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

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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).

Creative reinvention is the theme around New York City

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

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Is There Inflight Wi-Fi Going to Puerto Rico, Mexico, Hawaii or the Caribbean?

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

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Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast are distinctly different meetings locales

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

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Western Canada is primed with distinctive downtime diversions

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

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Convention centers adapt to tradeshows of today

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

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Discover Omaha’s Multibillion-Dollar Meetings Makeover

From massive urban makeovers to nature-inspired meeting venues, there’s lots going on in Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, which straddle

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Omaha's Old Market Entertainment District.

OSHA Warns Hyatt: Housekeepers At Risk

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A Plea for Better Risk and Contingency Planning at Meetings

One question asked in the 2019 Meetings Today Trends Survey was

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Maui, Molokai and Lanai's event essence lies within local culture

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

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Resorts focus on productive fun for visiting groups

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

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Sweden boasts classic and cutting-edge events

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

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Scenic waterfront venues line the Coastal Carolinas

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

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Hawaiian Industry Professionals Discuss Mindful, Respectful Travel

In Hawaiian culture, a lei is never expected.“It’s always a gift, and it’s an adornment,” said Lahela Spencer, Hawaiian culture specialist at Hilton

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Snorkelers in a lagoon. Credit - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Atlantic City rises to new heights as a meetings destination

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

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Expert negotiation advice helps plot a course to contract success

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

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