7 Stellar Rooftop Bars for Private Events

There’s nothing like several hundred vertical feet to add levity to any occasion. Throw in an open-air environment, dramatic city skyline views

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These Magnificent New Mexico Offsite Venues Will Inspire Groups Through Art

Awe-inspiring landscapes and incredible light have made New Mexico a home base for generations of artists and a world-class center for art dealers

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What to Eat and Drink in Myrtle Beach: Food Experiences, Group Dining and Local Beer and Wine

Myrtle Beach’s coastal location and rich history have helped shaped the its cuisine.“Our local food scene also helps paint a picture of

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MGM Abandons Talks With Wynn Over Sale of Encore Boston Harbor

MGM Resorts International ended conversations with Wynn Resorts over the possible sale of Wynn’s

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How Meeting Planners Can Sidestep Video and Photo Release Forms

Soliman Productions CEO

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Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Celebrates Grand Reopening

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa reopened,

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Anti-Abortion Laws Threaten Meetings Industry With Escalating Destination Boycotts

Legislation strictly limiting abortion rights in Alabama, Georgia and Missouri has resulted in numerous states and cities

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Colorado’s Impressive Art Scene Delivers Rich Experiences for Groups

From the iconic Denver Art Museum to designated districts in the Rockies, Colorado is filled with ways to see, experience and appreciate visual and

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$300 Million Strong: Measuring the LGBT MPA Community’s Impact on Events

The LGBT community has a major financial and cultural impact within the meetings industry, according to the results of independent research released

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Hard Rock Tunes Up the World's First Guitar Hotel and Other High Notes

Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole

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Hard Rock Tunes Up the World's First Guitar Hotel and Other High Notes

Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole

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Coastal Virginia Serves Up Unique Flavors From Fresh Seafood to Quality Spirits

Sharing a crab feast, learning how to shuck oysters, picking wild strawberries and tasting locally made wine are just a taste of what visiting groups

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Laws Governing Service Animals at Meetings: What Event Planners and Facilities Need to Know

Laws regulating the use and admissibility of service animals can be confusing for meeting planners and the facilities in which they hold their events

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19 Event Planning Tips From SMERF Meeting Experts

Meeting planners operating in the SMERF—social, military, education, religious and fraternal—segment often have to stretch budgets and

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Speakers in the Open Expo Hall? A New Way to Maximize Conference Content

When it comes to speaking programs at large expos, the setup is often the same: Expo out in the open Speakers tucked away in rooms

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Destination Spotlight: Meeting in Anaheim

In this edition of Destination Spotlight, I chat with Christoph Trappe 

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Destination Spotlight: Meeting in Anaheim

In this edition of Destination Spotlight, I chat with Christoph Trappe 

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Work Hard, Play Hard: Bleisure Adventures on Mexico's Coasts

From tropical jungles and world-class cultural destinations to luxurious resorts and massive event spaces, Mexico's coastal cities are packed with

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New Five-Star Hotel Approved for Las Vegas Strip

The Las Vegas Strip will gain a new 45-story, 720-room five-star nongaming hotel in 2023.Developer Lorenzo Doumani received approval from

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