San Francisco Bay Area Meeting and Event Destinations Are Booming

San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and the San Francisco Peninsula are getting their meetings groove back, with innovative new strategies and always-

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The Texas Panhandle Is the Ultimate Group Road Trip

When Sharon Danitschek, president of the Military Reunion Network and producer of the annual Military Reunion Network Educational Summit, announced

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Texas Route 66 Festival in Amarillo. Credit: Eleven Four Photography for Visit Amarillo

Louisville Raises the Bar for Meetings

Louisville has a way of feeling both iconic and approachable—the kind of destination that can impress first-time attendees while staying refreshingly

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Urban Bourbon Experience

Beaches and Business in St. Pete-Clearwater

With world-class beaches, a thriving arts scene, nationally recognized dining and a walkable urban core, this Gulf Coast destination delivers the

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Clearwater Beach Walk

Discover Baton Rouge for Meetings and Events

Baton Rouge is calling you to experience everyday richness in a city where culture lives around every corner. When you host your meeting in Louisiana

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The Estuary 2025

Rosen Hotels for Orlando Meetings

Elevate your next meeting or event with Rosen Hotels & Resorts, where scale, sophistication and seamless service inspire connection at every turn

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Rosen Hotels & Resorts Reigns as Orlando’s Premier Meetings Leader

Rosen Hotels & Resorts has built a strong reputation over more than five decades as one of Orlando’s leading hospitality groups, particularly for

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Meet. Up. In Mexico or Punta Cana.

If you're looking to plan a meeting or event experience that exceeds your group’s expectations, book one of Fiesta Americana Travelty Meetings &

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Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana

From Surplus to Solution: How Events Are Rethinking Food Waste

At the close of a successful event, the signs are familiar: half-full serving trays cleared from buffets, boxed meals left behind, untouched platters

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Destinations International’s Destination Guide to Food Recovery and Redistribution at Events cover page

New Marriott in Tokyo, Plus a New Boutique Hotel in Spain’s Wine Country

France Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées Hotel completed a full property

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Chicago Tourism Improvement District Imposes New Fee on Certain Hotel Stays

Chicago’s City Council approved a Tourism Improvement District (TID) which will impose a 1.5% assessment on stays at qualifying hotels in the

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Multimillion-Dollar Renovation in Michigan and a Dozen New Hotels in Kansas City

IndianaIndianapolis Marriott East completed a $25 million renovation. The property modernized all 315 guest rooms, 90,000 square

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Saint John's Resort

Meeting Planners Share Insights on Hosting Events in Palm Beach and Treasure Coast

With 39 incorporated municipalities spread across

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Worth Avenue Clock Tower, with the ocean in the background.

New One10 CEO Drew Carter on What His Appointment Means for Planners

One10, a company specializing in science-driven motivation and performance solutions, named Drew Carter president and CEO in March.His appointment

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Drew Carter

Editor Test Article for published state

Philadelphia delivered a memorable experience for PCMA Convening Leaders. From the expansive Pennsylvania Convention Center to iconic venues, the

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The Z: How Do You Capture an Audience That Has an 8-Second Attention Span?

Calgary, Alberta’s Friendly Spirit Makes Groups Feel Right at Home

Admittedly, I embody the “Midwest nice” mentality that’s associated with people from America’s heartland, a population known for being friendly and

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The Z: How Do You Capture an Audience That Has an 8-Second Attention Span?

In the meetings and events industry, there is arguably nothing more valuable than the people, and the finite resources that are their time and

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The Z: How Do You Capture an Audience That Has an 8-Second Attention Span?

Meet in Illinois' Historic Capital and Celebrate America's 250th

When people think of where to go to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year, their initial thoughts may take them to the East Coast, where

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

How to Plan a Successful Offsite Beach Event

When meeting in a coastal destination, attendees invariably want to

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Gemini-generated AI image of people dancing to a band at a beach party.

Top Florida Golf Courses for Group Outings

Florida boasts more golf courses than any other state—a veritable golfer’s paradise. And it’s no surprise.With the sun shining and the weather always

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