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

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

This year’s installment of the MPI World Education Congress (WEC) was a year of firsts. The event, which took place June 13-15, attracted nearly

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

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

I’ve been very lucky to be a part of some of the most unique and one-of-a-kind experiences over my 44 years in the events industry. People always ask

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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nevada knows a thing or two about catering to a diverse spectrum of groups. The state boasts an ever-changing tourism infrastructure, including

This list of ballot and related issues has been compiled by me, Joan Eisenstodt, and is by no means meant to be inclusive. In the comments section,

If you’ve already spoiled your group with Florida’s world-class golf courses, sun-drenched beaches, theme parks and a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral