4 Midwest Gaming Resorts With One-of-a-Kind Group Programs

MidAmerica casino resorts no longer have to gamble when it comes to attracting meeting professionals.Whether it’s a mutiflag salute for our

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Planners share their experiences on the road for southern drive-to meetings

While drive-to meetings may appear to be less complicated and more budget-friendly than those involving air travel, planners charged with these

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Expert negotiation advice helps plot a course to contract success

For planners with the expertise of a seasoned negotiator, the aptitude of a skillful attorney and a thorough understanding of the hotel business

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Sports Venues a Hot Option for Charlotte Meetings Groups

Sporting events score high for the economies of North Carolina’s Charlotte and neighboring Cabarrus County. Major league action includes

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No Day at the Beach for Executive Retreat Planners

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C2 Montreal Blazes Radical New Trails in Experience Design

You probably wouldn’t expect a former shipyard to be the perfect place for a conference, but challenging expectations is the mission of the

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Donna WestIndependent Meeting Planner and Travel ConsultantDW Consulting & Lighthouse Travel & ToursSanta Clara, Calif. Do you find that

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Opera Houses Set the Stage for Special Events

Planners who handle the many moving parts it takes to execute a large-scale meeting should appreciate the group effort that’s required to stage

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3 Reasons to Book Your Next Meeting in Reno Tahoe

Located in Northern Nevada at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with 300 days of annual sunshine, the Reno Tahoe region’s weather and outdoor

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Venues in Arizona and New Mexico celebrate food

While their geographical settings are classified as desert, Arizona and New Mexico are anything but food deserts. These Southwestern states produce

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10 quick ways to boost the attendee experience

With audience engagement a pressing priority these days, it’s little wonder if traditional approaches to everything from tradeshow set-ups to

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A COVID-19 Convention Services Roadmap to Recovery

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Top resorts showcase endless diversions

Remember back when an inviting pool area and a decent restaurant were all the lures we expected at a resort?While traditional amenities like splashy

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The Path to a Successful Tomorrow

Preparing meetings and events industry professionals for the business

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Learn COVID-19 Protocol Best Practices Gleaned From ESPA’s Annual Conference

When it comes to executing a robust COVID-19 health and safety protocol regimen for an in-person meeting, what better group model than the annual

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3 California Meetings Tech Companies That Thrive in the Golden State

California has always been a beacon for those blazing their own trails, from the Gold Rush and flower-power ’60s to the greatest cultural and

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Next-gen luxury calls for technology and innovation

Get ready, the Millennials are changing the concept of luxury in both direct and subtle ways. The same generation that brought us Facebook, Instagram

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Creative ways to attract newbies to a golfing event

Golf takes too long. It’s difficult to play. Attendees would rather go to the spa… The list of reasons for avoiding golf at meetings and

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Expert insights on bandwidth and essential tech for today's meetings

There’s nothing worse than spending money on a new piece of technology that doesn’t work.Whether it’s because your attendees don

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Want to hold a green meeting in Oregon? A bigger challenge is not to. Whether they are relaxing with a frosty pint at a neighborhood brew pub or

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