From center ice to centers of innovation, here are highlights of Toronto, Canada's feisty, competitive group scene.

Group success is no stranger to the city that birthed the nation. From Rocky-inspired tours to the explosion of the sports market, opportunities abound for events in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.

Senior contributor Jeff Heilman sits down with Mike Kunda, founder of The Yo, Philly! Film Tour, to learn more about his passion for the Rocky franchise, tours and more in Philadelphia.

Beyond the big names, these specialized museums and operators in New York City expand the options for special events.

Coming off the 20th annual Visit Atlantic Airshow and a successful IMEX America, Atlantic City touts new hotels, dining concepts and other attractions that improve its infrastructure for meetings and events.

Rhode Island’s major meetings destinations, Providence and Newport, boast a wealth of historic event options stretching from colonial times to the opulent Gilded Age.

Wow your event attendees by hosting an event at one of these fresh-air venues in Maryland cities Baltimore, Annapolis and Ocean City that promise stunning views and educate visitors about the unique culture of the state. 

Pennsylvania’s central and western regions are forged into the framework and woven into the fabric of the American experience. For groups, these enduring legacies add structure, resonance and meaning to the agenda.

While Boston may get the glory, many meetings and events are finding an affordable home in MetroWest Boston, which brims with museums, historic properties and amusement parks, all with the lowest average hotel room rates of any region in Massachusetts.