Leveling the Field

Talk to many government employees who have meeting planning duties, and they’ll tell you their challenges in designing events and meeting

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Small Meeting, Big Impact

More CoverageFinding the Right FitWhether a

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Better by Design

 Not so long ago, it was pretty hard to tell one big-box convention center from another. Nowadays, while they may not be as distinctive as the

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8 Ways to Incorporate the Colorado Springs Art Scene Into Your Event

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is visually stunning. Attendees meeting here already count on visits to natural wonders, including

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Omaha/Council Bluffs/Lincoln

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Better by Design

 Not so long ago, it was pretty hard to tell one big-box convention center from another. Nowadays, while they may not be as distinctive as the

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6 Unexpected Ways for Event Groups to Get Locally Immersed in Greenville, South Carolina

What does a high-speed BMW track, a 2019 James Beard Awards semifinalist and a repurposed historic tobacco warehouse have in common? They all reside

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Omaha and Council Bluffs Offer After-Hours Fun for Groups

Don’t dismiss the nightlife scene in flyover country. After long daylight hours packed with meetings in neighboring Omaha, Nebraska, and

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A Weekend at The Henderson: Proof It’s Time to Reconsider Destin, FL As a Meetings Destination

From a distance, it looks like an idyllic nautical mansion. In actuality, it’s

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Avoiding an ‘International Incident’: Expert Tips for Planning Meetings and Events Abroad

Planning and executing an event outside of the U.S. can bring a whole new meaning to the term “international incident” for U.S.-based

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Buffalo-Niagara Architectural and Natural Landmarks Are Built for Groups

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Buffalo, N.Y., experienced a revolution in American architecture. The towers, civic buildings and other

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3 Dream Drive-to Bleisure Destinations: Asheville, Valley Forge and Boise

Drive-to meetings have become increasingly favored among attendees. From expensive airfare to the popularity of bleisure travel—mixing business

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2019 Meetings Trends Survey Responses: Do You Have Leverage on Room Rates?

Meetings Today: Do you find that you had less leverage on room rates during the last year? What are hotels and facilities telling you when

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9 California Wineries Offering Outdoor Venues for Group Gatherings

California remains a popular destination for a plethora of reasons, including its commitment to sustainability, world-class meeting facilities and

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Aventri’s Top Event Tech Trends for 2019 and Beyond

AI, AR, IoT … Event technology is a fast-moving landscape.It can be tough to keep up with the pace of change. The latest innovations promise

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Talking Trends With Event Tech Guru Corbin Ball

The expert of record for all things meetings tech for more than 20 years, Corbin Ball—owner of

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Venues With All the Necessities for Stellar Executive Retreats

As a global sales organization representing more than 300 leading independent and luxury branded hotels, resorts and destination management companies

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Western Montana’s Glacier Country Is a Bucket-List Meetings Destination

Wide-open vistas, historic mountain towns and wildlife around every corner—Western Montana is a jaw-dropping echo of the Old West, and Glacier

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Photo of Whitefish, Montana in wintertime with skiers crossing a street.

Special Venues

Few venues offer as much respite from the confines of an indoor meeting room as gardens. Throughout the West, particularly in those places blessed

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The Flip Side of GMID: Going Beyond Dollars

Global Meetings Industry Day, held April 12, 2018, is truly a

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