Following two years of modest budget and activity increases, flat or slight declines in meetings spend per organization are expected

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There are countless reasons to meet in the coastal California counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura, but the compelling cuisine of

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Even in a digital age of hyper-connectivity, the importance of face-to-face meetings and events has not been overlooked. As companies expand, merge

About a dozen miles off the coast of Rhode Island’s mainland, Block Island is a singular escape with a fascinating history. My first visits

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When it comes to portals to the past, the smallest state in the U.S. geographically comes up big. From the opulent and iconic mansions lining Newport

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Hospitality industry expert Bjorn Hanson, dean of New York University’s Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports, outlined the five

Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking?We try to book, if possible, as fare in advance as possible. 

With the economy stuck in low gear on its long, steep climb up “recovery mountain”—and a federal government that is having a hard

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Cecilia Cruz Meetings Executive Director Mexico Tourism BoardSince taking her position at the Mexico Tourism Board in

That next trip may be for a business meeting or a corporate getaway, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t take your breath away. With

In some ways, Mexico is ancient. In others, it’s modern. And that’s great news for meeting planners, since it means lots of possibilities

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In many respects, the entire state of Nevada can be understood as off the beaten path. For groups looking for diversions after the day’s events