Michael Lauriente is the new senior sales manager for the Montgomery County, MD CVB. He joined the CVB after gaining four years of sales

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The following Florida towns and districts are emerging as fascinating destinations in their own right.The Skinny on F.A.T. The

Art walks. Funky shops. And one of the biggest dance floors in Florida. No wonder groups are quick-stepping over to

With the development of any big city, there can be real estate casualties. Expressways cut through once-quiet enclaves. People move to the suburbs,

Environmental protection has become a community effort in a number of Florida cities. Here are a few examples of some high-impact local initiatives

In addition to hotels, other venues in Florida have kept an eye on the environment by becoming LEED-certified. A program created by the U.S. Green

There are 689 designated Florida Green Lodging properties, including the following. The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables

When you factor in its many parks, preserves and golf courses, Florida seems very green indeed. But in ways that concern many meeting planners—

MIAMIPryor Cashman LLP, on behalf of its client, Eden Roc, has successfully argued to a New York appeals court that it should vacate an injunction

MIAMI With its exclusive location on the island's iconic Palm Beach and offerings of dining, wellness and recreation, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba aims to

When it comes to group activities, the choices aren’t always black and white. Sometimes what you want is color, and lots of it, to lighten the

Keeping a group alert, refreshed and ready to learn is no small feat during a busy convention. Everyone’s schedule is off kilter, attendees

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. The Louisville Marriott Downtown in Kentucky has completed a full renovation to the hotel's 616 guestrooms, suites, concierge

Each region of Florida offers a full spectrum of off-site venues to fit virtually any theme and budget. Some, though, reflect the special character

Southern vistas in North Florida include its old-growth

Beautiful beaches, pampering resorts, great shopping and dining, fishing and golf. Now you know what each region of the Florida peninsula has in

Expanded dining options for groups gathering in Florida range from French pastry on the go to scrumptious Italian specialities worth lingering over

The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate dramatically increased the size of its