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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Are Conference Centers on a Pandemic Rebound?

Like all venues during the pandemic, conference centers suffered a substantial hit when the meetings spigot went dry. In many cases, the revenue

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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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Outside-of-the-Box Florida Beach Event Ideas

Want some outside-of-the-box ideas for beach fun? Say no more!  The days of tug-of-wars on the beach with your colleagues may be a thing of

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Event setup on the beach with twinkle lights in front of Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

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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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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Three California Event Tech Leaders Explain the State’s Advantage

It’s clear that California is the place to be if you’re in the field of

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Warner Bros Upfronts Party by BARTKRESA studio.

The Flip Side of GMID: Going Beyond Dollars

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

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Defining Luxury at Hotels Isn’t So Easy Anymore

“Luxury” has an interesting etymology, originating from the Latin luxus (“excess”) and luxuria (“offensiveness

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How Corporate Meetings Are Reflecting a Radically Different Business Environment

The foundation of how we work was rocked by the pandemic, with many working at home either all or part of the time. This still-unfolding revolution

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Meetings Today LIVE! West Visits Rapidly Growing Boise, Idaho

Meetings Today LIVE! West ventured to the

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Rafting group prepping for an excursion on the Payette River with Cascade Raft & Kayak

Vivek H. Murthy on Fostering Connection

In my blog post titled "Can Meetings Help

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Airport Properties Emphasize Design, Amenities and Venues

Since opening its first airport hotel in San Francisco in 1959, Hilton Hotels and Resorts today counts 380-plus properties worldwide, the most of any

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Meetings Today LIVE! South Gives Attendees the Authentic New Orleans Experience

Welcome ReceptionMeetings Today LIVE! South kicked off November 16 in Big Easy style, headquartered in a luxury hotel that embodies the festive joie

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Meetings Today Live! South attendees get the authentic Mardi Gras experience.

Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania blend arts, heritage and natural beauty

“If you don’t play, you don’t stay!”Cheerily announced by Randy Gilson as he hugged and took selfies with visitors, that

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