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Vast mountain ranges, wilderness areas and an 840-mile coastline provide almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor adventures in California. On a

Year-round sunshine and a passion for creativity make the Golden State a natural for exceptional team-building experiences. We asked five California-

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From north to south, the Golden State’s destinations, airports, hotels and group facilities are focused on attracting visitors with new and

Leave it to a company in California to take waterfront dining to a whole new level. Outstanding in the Field, which graces our cover this year, is

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has broken ground on a new conference center, which will add more than 52,000 square feet of indoor meeting space,

The legendary Ambassador East Hotel will re-open on Sept. 15 as the Public Chicago, following a $35 million transformation. The property, built in

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the impending conversion of an existing hotel to its Aloft brand at the San Francisco

The Clarence Brown Conference Center has been officially recognized as LEED Gold certified. There are four levels making up the tiers of the LEED

Construction has begun to transform the lower level of the Valley Forge Convention Center into a casino by spring 2012. The $100 million-plus

InterContinental Hotels Group, in conjunction with Playa Poniente Group, have announced the opening of Holiday Inn Resort Acapulco. The new Holiday

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts officials have announced plans for a $360 million resort at Walt Disney World in Florida.Construction of the 444-room