Hospitality Industry Ballot Measures to Keep an Eye On

This list of ballot and related issues has been compiled by me, Joan Eisenstodt, and is by no means meant to be inclusive. In the comments section,

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Outside-of-the-Box Florida Beach Event Ideas

Want some outside-of-the-box ideas for beach fun? Say no more!  The days of tug-of-wars on the beach with your colleagues may be a thing of

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Event setup on the beach with twinkle lights in front of Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

4 Pre-Event Communication Strategies for Meeting Planners in the Pandemic Era

Communication with attendees has always been key. In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, clear communication prior to an event is critical to

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Three California Event Tech Leaders Explain the State’s Advantage

It’s clear that California is the place to be if you’re in the field of

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Warner Bros Upfronts Party by BARTKRESA studio.

Groups unearth Atlanta’s deep roots at venues

Atlanta is hardly Georgia’s oldest city; it was founded in 1837, more than a century after Savannah. Still, the city is rich with history. The

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Albany and Saratoga Springs inspire innovation

From its fur trading origins, Albany has been a center of commerce and innovation for more than 400 years. After turning the tide of the

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Chicago Suburbs shine with seasonal attractions

Seasonal shifts can shape meetings in the Chicago Suburbs, where theater-going and cocoa-infused dog-sledding outings are popular in the winter, and

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6 South Texas Destinations for Drive-To Meetings

Industry predictions point to drive-to

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Milwaukee is poised for growth with new projects

Some say the name Milwaukee comes from the Potawatomi or Ojibwe language, and means “gathering place,” while others trace the meaning to

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Nevada

Nevada knows a thing or two about catering to a diverse spectrum of groups. The state boasts an ever-changing tourism infrastructure, including

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Atlantic City invests in the future (and group business)

A popular saying in beach destinations around the nation, “sand in my shoes,” is especially heartfelt in Atlantic City, describing the

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New York State summons its spooky side for groups

From mansion and hotel ruins throughout the Hudson River Valley, Catskills and Adirondacks to myriad former foundries, schools, hospitals, airfields

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Beyond Vegas, vibrant communities have unique offerings

Peek out of the airplane window on approach to McCarran International Airport or survey the desert landscape from the top of one of Las Vegas’

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Gulf Coast Meetings

In recent times, no region of the U.S. has felt the impact of nature on its meetings and tourism infrastructure quite like the Gulf of Mexico. It

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Illinois

More CoverageOld-Time OutingsSettled by

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San Francisco Area Touts New Venues

The San Francisco Travel Association recently shared some info on the area’s recent and upcoming explosion of new and renovated venues of all

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Higher Season

More CoverageConvention Centers Hold Their Own

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9 Unforgettable Cruises on Florida Waters

Florida is surrounded by water, with the churning waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast and the calm Gulf of Mexico on the west coast—plus

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South Texas sizzles on the food front

With origins dating to the arrival of the first Spaniards in Texas—their first culinary encounter being with the indigenous ingredients and

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MGM Releases Details on Spectacular Vegas 'Park'

LAS VEGASMGM Resorts International has unveiled expanded plans and the first look at programming for its dynamic park, dining and entertainment

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