The Meeting Planner’s Guide to Hotels and Event Venues in Springfield, Illinois

Capital cities are always a reliable choice for successful meetings. Whether you’re a government, association or corporate planner, you can count on

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum interior

5 Sustainability Trends in the Conventions Industry

The conversation around sustainability in the meetings and events industry is finally gaining some steam, but are actionable steps being taken by

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Composting station at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)

4 Group Teambuilding Activities Under the Sun in Newport Beach

Stretching 10 miles along Southern California’s Pacific coastline is Newport Beach, a chic meetings-friendly destination with an average of 328 days

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Surfing in Newport Beach, California

Fun Irving, Texas, Live Music Venues Entice Meetings Attendees

While Irving, Texas, has long been a popular Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex meetings and business travel destination, new entertainment options that

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5 Rockin’ Offsite Event Venues for Groups Visiting Memphis, Tennessee

What do Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Otis Redding all have in common? Despite being among the most popular musicians of the 20th century, each of

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The Gates to Elvis Presley's Memphis in Graceland. Photo Credit Andrea Zucker and the Memphis CVB

California Launches ‘Playful’ Tourism Brand Campaign

When it comes to efforts to draw tourists to the Golden State, California doesn’t play around—until now, that is.Visit California, the state’s

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Top Reasons to Choose Universal Resort Orlando for Your Next Event

Looking for top-tier hotels, magical theme parks, wondrous entertainment and delectable dining to delight and awe attendees?

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Plan a Meeting to Write Home About in Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island

Historic and hip, charming and chic,

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Great American Eclipse: How Three Destinations Are Celebrating the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, millions of people across Mexico, Canada and the U.S. will be able to witness something that many consider to be a “once-in-a-lifetime”

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People looking up at the solar eclipse with eclipse glasses on. Photo Credit Cliff Ritchey and Visit Indy

Beyond the Venue: How Intellectual Capital Is Redefining Event Success

In the dynamic realm of business events, the need for adaptability and innovation to drive delegate attendance and stakeholder ROI has never been

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Visit Sarasota County Announces New Director of Sales and Industry Relations

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has named Suzanne Hackman as its new

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Unleash Creativity: Meeting Planning in LA

With an eclectic mix of cultures, attractions and a unique West Coast charm,

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3 Texas Gulf Coast Destinations That Shine for Meetings and Events

Stretching nearly 400 miles, the Texas Gulf Coast offers a wealth of meetings experiences that take advantage of the region’s ample beaches, wildlife

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Photo of a sunset and a pier in South Padre Island, Texas.

What It Takes to Produce the Largest Ag Show in the U.S., and Its Indoor Analogue

When it comes to large tradeshows, it may not get any bigger than the annual Farm Progress Show, which organizers claim is the largest by area in the

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Photo of 2023 Farm Progress Show layout in Decatur, Illinois.

Hotel Openings and Renovation Updates in South Carolina, Texas and Georgia

South CarolinaBeach House Hilton Head Island

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Club Bardo at Hotel Bardo Savannah. Photo Credit Andrew Frazier

Sacramento: Meeting Planning on Easy Mode

Craft an extraordinary meeting where everything falls into place effortlessly

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Tower Bridge, Sacramento

Host Your Next Meeting in Philadelphia and Wow Attendees With an Unforgettable Experience.

Meetings in Philadelphia are unlike anything, anywhere else. From the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to tech-savvy, customizable meeting spaces

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The Latest Hotel and Resort Updates from Hawai'i, Washington and California

Hawai'iNestled in the center of the Waikīkī neighborhood in Honolulu lies the newly rebranded

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Ka La'i Waikiki Beach

The Latest Property and CVB News in Minnesota (April 2024)

MinnesotaOwner and management company Marcus Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park, closed on the

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Downtown Minneapolis

Moxy Hotels Debuts in Canada and More Eastern Property News

CanadaMarriott Bonvoy’s Moxy Hotels brand marked its debut in Canada with the recent opening of Moxy Halifax Downtown. Located in Halifax, Nova

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