Greater Palm Springs is full of enriching experiences

Move over wow factor. Greater Palm Springs has that in spades, and something a lot more “grounded.” This celebrity hot spot of yesteryear

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As cities, businesses and venues around Texas celebrate a variety of birthdays and special occasions in this 175th anniversary year for the state,

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CIC Unveils New APEX Committee Officers

ALEXANDRIA, Va.The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has announced the 2015 officers of the Accepted Practice Exchange (APEX) Standards Review

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Midwest ag sites entice with group doings

While the family farm may have lost some ground in recent years, there is no shortage of farm venues where groups can break away from the daily

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How to Incorporate Art Experiences Into Virginia Programs

It’s 1952, and you are seeing Singing in the Rain on the big screen. Before the curtain rises, a man seated at a Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

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Byrd Theatre auditorium in Richmond.

Chicago Suburbs

Chicago's suburban region may be frigid in January, but come spring when the snow begins to melt and residents come out of hibernation, everyone,

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Time-tested venues offer authentic cuisine

As the saying goes, the story of the world is found on the plate, and that’s never truer than today. Courtesy of globalization and advanced

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MPI to End 2020 With $2.5 Million Deficit But Confident of Financial Standing

MPI is set to end 2020 with a deficit of $2.5 million, but the association said previous reserves will carry it through the pandemic period because

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MPI WEC 2020 Town Hall session.

Vegas Uncork’d, The Grand Tasting 2017, Caesars Palace

Roughly 3,000 celebrity chefs, restaurateurs and foodies gathered poolside April 28, 2017, to indulge in the Entertainment Capital of the World

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Vegas Uncork’d, The Grand Tasting 2017, Caesars Palace

Roughly 3,000 celebrity chefs, restaurateurs and foodies gathered poolside April 28, 2017, to indulge in the Entertainment Capital of the World

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Limited-Service Hotels and the SMERF Market

SMERF attendees tend to be more budget conscious than many group markets because they are almost always spending their own money. That focus on cost

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Italy sets the stage for inspirational gatherings

As the global UNESCO leader with 50 World Heritage Sites, Italy is the ultimate showcase of art, culture and antiquity.Protected icons include Venice

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale Invest in Culture

Since the 1980s, Miami has experienced a magical transformation from cultural wasteland to global destination for contemporary art. Greater Fort

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Aussie Marriott Announces Global Giveaway

Planning a 2012 meeting or event in Brisbane can really pay off—with a trip to three of the most well-known cities in the world! Along with

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L.A.’s Westside and Beach Cities beckon beyond the freeways

While often associated with urban sprawl and traffic-clogged freeways, Los Angeles County is largely comprised of communities that are pedestrian-

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Test Drive

On the face of it, leaving the driving to attendees is a great concept. Meeting planners avoid a variety of logistics issues inherent with flying and

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Creating a Niche Market

When working as a meeting planner inside a corporation, association or nonprofit organization, there is a defined audience based on the product or

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These Texas Brands Add Authentic Flavor to Group Agendas

In 2020, Texas Sports Life (TSL) ran an online March Madness-style

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Cookies in the shape of Texas

MPI Appoints Meetings Gurus to New Council

MPI announced the appointment of an exclusive group of global industry leaders that will form an Executive Advisory Council. The council will

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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Launch

SHANGHAIShanghai Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney's “The Lion King” Tuesday night

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