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

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

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

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

As new wine regions spring up around the country, business is still booming for the nation’s predominant grape growers in California’s

"The Lou" might be known best for its iconic arch, popular zoo and acclaimed art museum (the SLAM), but planners who scratch

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

With a still-sluggish economy casting its shadow over the meetings landscape, staying within a limited budget can be the first priority for any

Long before the U.S. existed, the Rio Grande wound its way through what is now the border between the U.S. and Mexico. This southern region of Texas

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

From the red rocks to the blue sky, Utah is a land of contrasts, and just as it has long been known as a home base for groups seeking adventure, the

It’s an economic powerhouse, one of Latin America’s most stable nations and a partner in a U.S. free trade agreement that dates to 2004.

If what happened in Vegas actually stayed there, planners in the government meetings field would be breathing much easier today. But between blowback

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LAS VEGAS  The former Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel has completed its dramatic transformation to become the D Las Vegas. Located beneath the

Northeast Ohio is booming. New venues and hotels are sprouting up throughout the region and visitors are pouring in, so planners seeking an energetic

Perhaps fearing that there really is no such thing as “free”—and that all no-cost services carry a debt in some shape or form

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Even the most experienced planners of large meetings can feel like a fish out of water when organizing their first major overseas convention, where