When we launched Meetings Focus Texas in 2008, the U.S. was confronting the full brunt of the global economic downturn. Yet, as we noted in

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One question asked in the 2019 Meetings Today Trends Survey was

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

From Alfred the Great, born in 849 A.D., to His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, born this summer, the British monarchy continues to define