Salamander’s Sheila C. Johnson Is a Success Story for the Ages

When Sheila C. Johnson purchased Palm Harbor, Fla.’s failing Innisbrook Golf

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The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is bustling on all fronts

Few nations, let alone states, can match Texas in business. According to the Texas Economic Development Division, the state’s GDP is the 10th

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Cvent's Patrick Smith on Hybrid Meetings and Hope for the Future

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4 California Convention Centers That Prioritize Sustainability

Sustainability has been undoubtedly one of the hottest topics of discussion in the global meetings industry in 2023.  The U.S. is often

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State College, Pa., shows off its varied venues

In 1794, explorer James Potter climbed central Pennsylvania’s Nittany Mountain. Awed by “the prairies and noble forest beneath him,

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Site Inspection Advice From the Experts

In the interviews that accompany the blog for each edition of “Friday With Joan,” I like to find and highlight different voices and

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Six teambuilding companies strike a chord with attendees

The history of music is a vast landscape of activism, from Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony and the folk songs of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez to the

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New Jersey finds its groove with superstar acts and venues

Cultural capital New York City and history capital Philadelphia may bookend the Garden State, but New Jersey resonates with its own, singular star

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Joan Eisenstodt’s Key Contract Concerns as In-Person Meetings Begin to Resume

In my many years in our industry, I’ve never faced a tougher time assisting clients negotiate, renegotiate,

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Zeroing in on the biggest international travel issues

The world is changing. That’s indisputable. But for meeting planners, a host of political, economic and safety issues can have especially far-

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4 Key Takeaways From the 2025 SITE Global Conference

SITE Global is the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence’s (SITE) biggest educational conference of the year, built on the association’s four

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Farm-fresh gatherings enhance Midwest agendas

A farm-to-table event is a natural addition to any group itinerary, as the execution of one—like most meetings—relies on teamwork and communication.

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Arts and Culture Venues for Offsite Events in Eastern and Central Wisconsin

Arts and culture venues like museums and performing arts centers are popular options for offsite events, doubling as beautiful spaces that help

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Animal Sanctuaries in Upstate New York Enrich Meetings

Last November 2016, I visited the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in South Salem,

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After Hurricane Matthew, The Coastal Carolinas bounce back

Last October, after first wreaking havoc across the Caribbean, Hurricane Matthew threatened continuing destruction in at least five Southeastern

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Interview With Lou Novick on Meetings Insurance

So much of my work has been “crisis meeting management,” that is, organizations discovered that a signed contract contained ambiguities (

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Live From PCMA CL 2025: What's New in Orlando

From a new 100,000-square-foot ballroom at the Orange County Convention Center—among other improvements as part of an expansion breaking ground by

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Tracy Stuckrath's Essential Meetings F&B Checklist

Planning food and beverage events is more than just selecting the menu items. As you select the ideal hotel or convention center for your event, use

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4 Hotels Offering Speakeasy-Style Spaces for Groups

Over a century ago, when Prohibition took effect on January 17, 1920, thousands of formerly legal bars and saloons almost always catering only to men

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Maryland is a cultural hotbed for groups

From the coastal delights of sea-faring Annapolis to the densely forested mountains beyond Frederick, Maryland’s diverse landscape resonates

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