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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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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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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ESPA 2022 Annual Conference.

COVID-19: Complete List of Coverage - New Content

COVID-19 is affecting all of us in every aspect of life, and is most likely making your job more difficult in ways many of us may never have imagined

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Historic venues in Springfield and the Berkshires offer a step back in time

Groups with a taste for yesteryear will find much in store in pioneering Springfield, popularly known as the “City of Firsts” for

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California is celebrating the farm-to-table bounty as never before

When you pair an ideal growing climate with a nurturing environment for culinary enterprises, what is the result? In California, it’s limitless

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New York is filled with engaging experiences of yesteryear

From Niagara Reservation, the country’s first state park, to New York City, its first national capital in 1789, the state of New York is filled

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Illinois venues, hotels and tours take groups time-traveling

Rewind the calendar 150 years and few places in the country were more exciting than Illinois. The U.S. was just getting on its feet with commerce,

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New legislation rocks government meetings

U.S. Senate and House members meet regularly in chambers, committee rooms and restaurants all over The Hill and back in their districts, and there’s

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Greater Wilmington and Brandywine Valley brim with standout experiences

Flowing eastward from Philadelphia city limits into southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware, the Brandywine Valley is a flavorsome blend of

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Local character enhances the culinary scene in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sedona

Planners seeking warmth, relaxation and zen have long gravitated toward the sunny Arizona locales of Scottsdale, Phoenix and Sedona. With spas and

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Group retreats in Montana and Wyoming are paradise for planners

Groups gathering in Montana or Wyoming will encounter a range of one-stop wonders—Rocky Mountain retreat resorts that take you away from it all

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With a hot music scene, foodie finds, distilleries and breweries, North Carolina's Triangle is hopping

Encompassing Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, the Triangle region of North Carolina is well known for its famed research park, top-tier colleges and

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Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the Valleys opens the door to fresh-air events

The Los Angeles area is blessed with universal, omnipresent sunshine. To reap the benefits of such a locale, planners have plenty of outdoor options

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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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Vegas Gets the Adrenaline Pumping

No wonder Las Vegas is America’s leading trade show destination and global visitor magnet. With seductions up and down the Strip and in

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Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs Elevate the Meetings Experience

The higher you go, the farther you can see. It’s possible that the old saying is truer in Colorado than anywhere else. Meetings in Denver,

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Wildlife is An Integral Part of Events In the Florida Keys

One of the most welcoming, laid-back spots on the U.S. map, the Florida Keys are known for a thriving population of “Conchs”—

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Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast Make Waves

Beyond the upscale ambience of Palm Beach and the small-town charms of the Treasure Coast lies a world of waterborne adventures that both regions

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Shape Up! Team building options in Florida

Keeping a group alert, refreshed and ready to learn is no small feat during a busy convention. Everyone’s schedule is off kilter, attendees

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