Local parks throughout Wisconsin, and the recreational opportunities they offer groups, would make Leslie Knope, the overzealous yet lovable
August 22, 2019
Cowboy State Cuisine: 6 Group-Friendly Restaurants in Wyoming That Specialize in Wild Game
Consider Wyoming’s surroundings: the wide-open spaces, national parks, fishing and hunting opportunities all contribute to a collective craving
July 08, 2020
How to Select a Speaker for a Virtual Meeting
“Pivot to virtual” has been the phrase most often used by groups considering a move of their meetings from physical (also called “face to face,” “f2f
April 28, 2011
Anaheim/Orange County
When planners are seeking an endless supply of attractions and event venues in one handy locale, it’s difficult to top what the OC brings to
August 04, 2020
20 Meetings Trendsetters Who Stepped Up When Their Industry Needed Them Most
From a global pandemic that decimated the hospitality industry to a police killing that sparked protests and activisim across the nation and the
December 07, 2023
On the Scene in Patagonia: Exceptional Group Encounters With Lindblad Expeditions
My most charmed journeys in 20 years covering the global meetings industry include familiarization trips to Australia, Lapland and Morocco. Never,
March 11, 2014
Japanese-Themed Chicago Restaurant Makes Vegas Debut
LAS VEGASYusho, the Japanese-inspired grill and noodle house by renowned Chicago chef Matthias Merges will make its Las Vegas debut at Monte Carlo in
April 19, 2010
Talking Tech - South May 2010
Like many in our industry, we’ve struggled a bit getting our heads completely around social media. Who gives a twit about Twitter? Who has
May 23, 2019
Anti-Abortion Laws Threaten Meetings Industry With Escalating Destination Boycotts
Legislation strictly limiting abortion rights in Alabama, Georgia and Missouri has resulted in numerous states and cities
July 31, 2018
5 Ways to Make Meetings Interactive
People are most engaged when they feel a part of something. When meetings talk at attendees rather than including them in the action,
July 27, 2018
Marriott Merging Customer Loyalty Programs
Marriott International is merging its three
August 12, 2019
9 Group Excursions That Show Off Washington State’s Natural Beauty
Washington has some of the most diverse scenery in the United States. From its mountain ranges in the west to the Pacific coastline, Washington’s
May 17, 2013
The Midwest is Loaded With Likeable Lakeside Locales
Telling a group to go jump in a lake can actually be a good thing, especially in the Midwest. The region is brimming with picturesque and
October 30, 2018
Marriott Strike: Eating Some Cost to Not Cross a Picket Line
Imagine that you’re an event planner for a large nonprofit organization. Your group is all set to meet for its annual conference in one of the
January 24, 2022
Philadelphia's Top-Down Focus on DEI Paves the Way Forward for Meetings
In 1987, two African-American directors on the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) board, A. Bruce Crawley, a prominent marketing
June 18, 2014
Battling the Housing Pirates
That hotel contract you signed a couple of years ago may give you confidence about sleeping room rates, availability and your event budget, but
November 03, 2011
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