Cleveland is abuzz after hosting the RNC and Cavs NBA Championship parade

The notion that every vote matters is certainly true, but perhaps a bit more in a major swing state, which Ohio is often considered.The blog

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Eight culinary experiences in Central Florida

Group dining isn’t what it used to be. Today’s planners and their attendees are savvy. They want to be involved. They not only want to

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Southwest Michigan shows off its local art

There is a decidedly colorful palette of arts experiences for groups to draw from when convening in Southwest Michigan, from gallery crawls during

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20 Years of Meetings Milestones

I began 1987 by traveling to New Orleans with a client for a site inspection—it never occurred to me to ask if the levees would hold. In

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6 Group-Friendly Culinary Trends in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is a trendsetter on the national culinary stage. The region produces some of the country’s favorite craft beers, some of

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High-Tech on the Range

More CoverageHorsin’ Around for Business

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Michigan

Any time of year is a great time to meet in Michigan, but the warm-weather season offers some notable outdoor advantages for groups convening in this

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Florida Keys and Key West Go Wild With Eco-Tours

Florida meets the Caribbean in the Florida Keys—if not quite geographically, then definitely in spirit, with fishing, diving, boating, beaches

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3 Ways CVBs Are Leading Meetings Industry Recovery With Safety Efforts

CVBs/DMOs have always been important partners in the meeting planning process, often providing free resources and serving as the connection point to

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History Plays a Role in Amana Colonies’ New Hotel Millwright

Located in the heart of the historical Amana Colonies, a new Midwestern oasis is now open for both leisure and business seekers alike. Hotel

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Photo: The hotel complex is uniquely Amana from the customer’s first step into the lobby. The design team incorporated old equipment from the mill. On the left, the yarn wall is a nod to the woolen production that still occurs on site. Credit: Sara Montgomery

MICE groups are a top priority in Malaysia

Strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Malaysia, which offers a fetching blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures and myriad other

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Lake Placid beckons with venues and scenery

Forever synonymous with the 1980 Winter Olympics, where the U.S. men’s hockey team defeated the Soviets in the “Miracle on Ice” and

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Arts thrive in the Buffalo and Niagara regions

In March, Empire State Development and I Love New York, the state’s tourism agency, hosted “New York Lessons at the Library” at

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Omaha and Council Bluffs are full of group options

The inviting metro duo of Omaha, Neb., and Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a favorite among planners who execute Midwest meetings.The lineup of lures in

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Wolfgang Puck Catering’s 10 Tips for Creating a Safe, Socially Distanced F&B Program

The unforgettable 2020 is drawing to an end with the pandemic continuing into 2021, yet live, in-person events are slowly resuming

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Catering food

Meetings thrive in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro

When the state-of-the-art U.S. Bank Stadium opens this summer, it’s bound to bring the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area plenty of media

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Dear Ashley: Creating Opportunities for Local Communities to Engage in Destination Events

Dear Ashley, How can we create opportunities for local communities to engage in our destination events? Sepideh Eivazi

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Learning to cook chicken paprikash from local chef, Brigi, in Budapest, Hungary

How Hotels and Convention Centers Are Stepping Up to Meet Hybrid Event Needs

It’s not news that the hardworking people who make up the hotel industry—from housekeepers and wait staff to general managers—have their work cut out

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StreamStage by Loews in St. Louis, Missouri

New England

Adaptive reuse, the hottest trend in urban redevelopment, is proving to be a boon for meetings. It’s hard to find a city where buildings no

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Northern Virginia's golf courses inspire business

Yes, there are fabulous boardrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and comfy chairs, and fine-dining establishments with great ambience and even better

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