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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CSR Activities in Colorado That Make a Lasting Impact

With the return of in-person meetings also comes the return of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. And with business professionals

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Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs

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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What’s New for Meeting Planners in Chicago?

During the pandemic, restrictions on capacity, social distancing and masking have varied by state, county and even city. Now, most states are fully

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This Old House

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Donna West

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

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Industry Pros Weigh in on 2018's Hottest International Meetings Destinations

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

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After Dodging Hurricane Harvey, Galveston Island Is Going Strong and Drawing in Groups

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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Maui, Molokai and Lanai Are Rich With Music and the Arts

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,

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Inland SoCal Venues Make the Most of Lush Landscapes

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

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Keeping the Peace

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

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Negotiating With Convention Centers

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

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Historic Venues Lure Meeting Groups to Florida

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

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Molly Blaisdell

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

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Florida's Themed Restaurants Are a Hit With Groups

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

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5 Chicago Rooftop Venues Take Food, Drink and Events to New Heights

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

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Essential Tips for Better Speaker Selection

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

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Emergency Response Plan Template for Planners

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

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Rapid City

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?

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Standing Up for Meetings

  September 28, 2010

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