Midwestern venues show off lakefront spaces

While many groups pack their bathing suits and head to oceanside settings, the sheer beauty, tranquility and diversity of the Midwestern lake

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A booming Vegas is optimistic about the future

No destination registers numbers like Las Vegas. Fun figures from 2014 include 11,336 Fountains of Bellagio shows, 7,982,550 pillows fluffed at MGM

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The Inland Empire is rich with unique off-site venues

The Inland Empire runs along Interstate 10 east of Los Angeles and includes sections of Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties in an

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Anaheim and Orange County are game for group fun

Lapped by the Pacific Ocean and blessed with dozen of miles of uninterrupted golden beaches, hundreds of miles of cycling paths and some of Southern

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Buffalo and Niagara Falls offer one-of-a-kind off-sites

The Buffalo/Niagara area, anchored by the glorious Niagara Falls, a sight every group that meets in the area must see, has a pretty amazing lineup of

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Galveston brims with group opportunities

With its deep-water port and sandy beaches, Galveston’s maritime- and tourism-based economy is strongly supported by its health care,

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Northern Ohio offers the best of old and new

For decades, northern Ohio has been an economic powerhouse, with major industries and businesses helping to put the region on the national stage.

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San Diego’s array of heritage stops are group magnets

San Diego’s consistent warm weather and coastal setting translate to a plethora of outdoor group options, taking advantage of 70 miles of

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These 5 Western Hotels Offer Slopeside Breakout Sessions, Food Carts and More for Meetings and Events

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations in these western states: 

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4 Noteworthy Teambuilding Activities in Northern Virginia

From a family-owned vineyard to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the commonwealth of Virginia offers groups a variety of teambuilding activities

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The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Is a Hotel Development Hotbed

According to commercial real estate analytics leader CoStar, Texas is forecast to

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin is anything but ordinary, a place where Harley-Davidsons might rumble past historic Victorians, cutting-edge contemporary museums and

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Cultural and historic venues are the heart and soul of Tennessee

Roots pertaining to American social and cultural heritage run deep in central and western Tennessee, evident in sites and attractions tied to

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Fresh districts and venues spur six rising meeting cities

Planners are known for not leaving much to chance, so successful meetings destinations have earned that status for a reason. But even in already-

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Adaptive reuse creates unique meeting venues

Have you ever thought of meeting at a bottling plant, electric utilities building or a train station terminal?Presumably not, but the emerging trend

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Central Illinois delivers a taste of agrarian heritage

Farming has been a way of life in Central Illinois for 200 years, but these days the country’s most productive farmland is growing for the

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Friendly farming sites welcome groups to the Midwest

There really is no place quite like a farm for a group event. Fresh air, friendly farmers, animal encounters, tasty produce and unique experiences

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How to Improve Employee Recruitment and Retention

Surprise! As surveys of hundreds of the world’s most successful and innovative companies show, having more time, money or manpower isn’t the secret

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Upstate New York gets group boost after tourism investment

In May 2013, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $60 million investment in tourism for the Empire State. With an estimated 8.54 million more

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