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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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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Thor Returns! This Meeting Prof Did a ‘Pandemic Pivot’ by Saving a Baby Deer

[Editor's note (11/6/24): After fearing for the worst when Thor the Deer stopped appearing in Dawn Rasmussen's yard, we all feared that he was

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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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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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In the Huddle: Q&A with Sam Joffray, President and CEO, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee

In 1995, Sam Joffray founded Concept Matters, an event and new media solutions company serving blue-chip clients including the New Orleans Saints,

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NFL Super Bowl Press Conference in August

Southern beachfront locales energize groups

Meetings Focus checked in with seven coastal destinations in the Southern U.S. to see what they can offer attendees in the way of casual

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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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Agricultural event meccas shine in the Midwest

Planners organizing an ag event in the Midwest certainly have a large field of choices to plow, whether putting together a large-scale farming expo,

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Tennessee is stomping ground for fun agendas

Thrills abound in the Volunteer State, from pro basketball in Memphis and football in Nashville to hang gliding in Chattanooga, ziplining through the

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Anaheim Breaks Ground on CC Expansion

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Historic Venues and Experiences for Meetings in Virginia

In August 2013, Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television and the first African American woman billionaire, introduced Salamander

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Salamander Middleburg balcony and lawn

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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Bonding experiences take center stage in SW Florida

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

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Destinations International’s Annual Convention Explores the DMO of the Future

“Your jobs in your communities have never been more important,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of

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Attendees pose outside of Steam Whistle Complex during Destinations International's Annual Convention in Toronto