No Attendee Left Behind: Making Events Accessible to All

Did you know that one out of four of your event attendees is likely to have a disability?1 Events that aren’t designed with attendees that have

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Taking Off: Portland, Maine, Is a Charming Meetings Destination

Within 30 minutes of my feet being on the ground in Portland, Maine

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Portland Schooner Co. Wendameen ship. Courtesy of Portland Schooler Co.

Taking Off: What You Need to Know About the Hottest Neighborhood in Minneapolis Right Now

Disclaimer: I might be biased. But as a former resident of the North Loop neighborhood in Minneapolis, I can’t resist hyping this somewhat hidden gem

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View of the Minneapolis skyline from the Hewing Hotel entrance.

How to Host a Sustainable Event in Boston

While Boston might be famous for its history, meeting planners should note its progressive thinking around sustainability as the issue becomes more

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Boston skyline

Taking Off: Why You Should Consider Frisco, Texas, for Your Next Meeting or Event

Taking Off is a new column from the desk of Senior Content Director and resident destinations expert, Danielle LeBreck, which uncovers the

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The Star campus, Frisco, Texas

NYC Tourism + Conventions CEO Fred Dixon Tapped to Lead Brand USA

NYC Tourism + Conventions, New York City’s tourism authority, announced that its president and CEO of 10 years, Fred Dixon, would be leaving the

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Fred Dixon Headshot. Photo Credit Jen Davis

No Hidden Agenda Episode #25: How Are You Celebrating GMID 2024?

 Global Meetings Industry Day is one week away! Whether you're celebrating in-person or virtually, there will be events throughout the world

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My Transformational Experience With Body & Brain Wellness in Sedona, Arizona

The Sunday before I flew to Sedona, Arizona, for a Body & Brain Wellness

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Dami Kim (left), director of Body & Brain Wellness, performing an aura reading on Taylor Smith (right)

Iconic Tropicana Las Vegas Closes for Good. See Photos Throughout the Years

After 67 years, the iconic Tropicana Las Vegas has closed its doors for good.The property officially shut down Tuesday, April 2, with preparations to

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Tropicana Las Vegas front entrance, 2023

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Business Travel From Hickory Global Partners

Hickory Global Partners, a global corporate travel alliance serving travel agencies, travel departments and corporations, named the most popular

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Houston, Texas

The Meeting Planner’s Guide to Hotels and Event Venues in Springfield, Illinois

Capital cities are always a reliable choice for successful meetings. Whether you’re a government, association or corporate planner, you can count on

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum interior

5 Sustainability Trends in the Conventions Industry

The conversation around sustainability in the meetings and events industry is finally gaining some steam, but are actionable steps being taken by

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Composting station at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)

4 Group Teambuilding Activities Under the Sun in Newport Beach

Stretching 10 miles along Southern California’s Pacific coastline is Newport Beach, a chic meetings-friendly destination with an average of 328 days

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Surfing in Newport Beach, California

Arlington, Texas – CAN DO!

Choose Arlington, Texas for your next meeting, group tour or event, and experience the best of both worlds—a city geared for successful events that’s

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Loews Arlington Hotel

Fun Irving, Texas, Live Music Venues Entice Meetings Attendees

While Irving, Texas, has long been a popular Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex meetings and business travel destination, new entertainment options that

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Photo of crowd at night at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.

5 Rockin’ Offsite Event Venues for Groups Visiting Memphis, Tennessee

What do Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Otis Redding all have in common? Despite being among the most popular musicians of the 20th century, each of

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The Gates to Elvis Presley's Memphis in Graceland. Photo Credit Andrea Zucker and the Memphis CVB

California Launches ‘Playful’ Tourism Brand Campaign

When it comes to efforts to draw tourists to the Golden State, California doesn’t play around—until now, that is.Visit California, the state’s

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Top Reasons to Choose Universal Resort Orlando for Your Next Event

Looking for top-tier hotels, magical theme parks, wondrous entertainment and delectable dining to delight and awe attendees?

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Attendees in front of Universal Orlando globe

Plan a Meeting to Write Home About in Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island

Historic and hip, charming and chic,

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A gondola at dusk in Providence, Rhode Island

Great American Eclipse: How Three Destinations Are Celebrating the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, millions of people across Mexico, Canada and the U.S. will be able to witness something that many consider to be a “once-in-a-lifetime”

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People looking up at the solar eclipse with eclipse glasses on. Photo Credit Cliff Ritchey and Visit Indy