Wisconsin takes advantage of its abundant green space

Local parks throughout Wisconsin, and the recreational opportunities they offer groups, would make Leslie Knope, the overzealous yet lovable

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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Hiking to Bernal Glacier in Patagonian Chile

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

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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

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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

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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,

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Marriott Merging Customer Loyalty Programs

Marriott International is merging its three

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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

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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

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Four Seasons Resort Slated for Disney World

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Triple Play for K.C. Hotel Increase

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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

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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

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YOU can drive sustainability

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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

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Religious Meetings Ride the Waves

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