Getting there: Cedar Rapids is located in eastern Iowa and centrally positioned between six major Midwest cities (Chicago,

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library The Czech Village is a cultural

The Iowa flood of 2008 devastated Cedar Rapids. There was so much damage that the city was forced to rebuild many of its historic buildings and

Connecticut is both a quintessence and a quandary. It is a state populated by generations of trailblazers and freethinkers, yet its reputation as the

Contact information for Convention & Visitors Bureaus in Connecticut, including the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau and Mystic

As I write this, I’m on the road in Chicago, soaking in the education, trade show experience and networking functions of AIBTM, which

1. Tell us something surprising about yourself? I’m an introvert. I like to come in, do the job and go home. Speaking is a

Anyone even remotely interested in Digital Age marketing has most likely channeled Guy Kawasaki in one way or another. Be it Twitter, Facebook,

Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association reported that its 35th annual Visitor Industry

When it comes to recognizing your accomplishments and achievements, it’s unlikely that your manager is aware of everything you’ve done.

The World Food Travel Association recently kicked off its Cascadian

Contact information for Convention & Visitors Bureaus around the Detroit area, including the Detroit Metro CVB and Ann Arbor Area CVB.

California The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Hotel and Resort

What are a few of your favorite things about living in Detroit? The food and live music scenes are both incredibly vibrant and

Advancements in team building are also helping suppliers create business with planners. During the 1,800-person 2012 MPI WEC in St. Louis, Seattle-

The rise of smart phones and tablets is changing some key premises of team building as planners have known it for decades. These devices, especially

Emilie Barta, Virtual Host and EmceeEmilie Barta, a virtual host and emcee, is at the forefront of the hybrid events

As every planner knows, the troubled economy has encouraged a wealth of changes in meetings and conventions. One of the emerging trends—spurred