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Planners with the central and western realms of the Volunteer State on their radar will discover a trove of temptations when it comes to getting groups away from the boardroom or exhibition hall...
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Tune in for the meetings industry's top tech minds, as they “talk tech." Columnist Corbin Ball and Meeting U's James Spellos will be joining Meetings Focus Chief Content Editor, Tyler Davidson on July 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM ET for this informative discussion shot on-site from Mandalay Bay at MPI WEC in Las Vegas.

We'll also check in with new MPI President and CEO Paul Van Deventer to see what his plans are for the association.

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The Grass is Greener on top of the Cleveland Convention Center
After reading countless press releases over the last several months, I was thrilled to finally see the brand new Cleveland Convention Center in-person on a media trip to the grand opening celebration in June. It’s huge – 750,000 square feet – and all the renderings had not done the structure justice...
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Tips for sourcing a meeting
There is no such thing as over communication. This is especially true when sourcing a meeting. So, here are some useful tips that should help in receiving better quality information from the venues you source...
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Yoga on the Green at Florida’s Bonaventure Resort
Bonaventure Resort & Spa in Weston, Fla. launched a new, invigorating team-building program, Yoga on the Green, which takes place on the resort’s newly renovated 18-hole golf course...
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The Current: Upgrades & Openings
Homestead Resort, in the Allegheny Mountains, opened a new 60,000-square-foot Spa Club as part of a $25 million resort renovation...
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Cute and quirky Retro Luggage Tags will make your suitcase stand out on an airport carousel and put a smile on your face....

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Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
Hyatt Regency Dallas' central location is convenient for guests to stroll to downtown attractions of all sorts. I've recently been suggesting Dallas' newest pedestrian-friendly landmark, Klyde Warren Park, the 5.2-acre deck park built over Woodall-Rogers Freeway in the center of Dallas...
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