SpringfieldLast year Crowne Plaza Springfield, which offers more than 70,000

Intriguing shopping opportunities await interested attendees convening in the meetings-friendly destinations of Central Illinois.In historic downtown

The arts scene in Central Illinois is a full and colorful palette that will inspire visiting groups.From world-class museums and performing arts

Whether your heart’s desire includes turtle or manatee sightings, swimming with the dolphins, kayaking, teambuilding or just meditating on the

How will your time at the Department of Business Professional Regulation (DPBR) translate in your new role with VISIT FLORIDA?For six years, I ran

It’s hard to imagine another place in North America that hits every planner’s sweet spot quite like Florida. But is the scenario really

Hotels and resorts across the board are hearing a resonant meeting professionals’ hue and cry: Help us be healthier.Spa directors at hotels and

There is plenty of news coming out of Florida these days, from Brightline—the All Aboard Florida intercity passenger rail that will run from

FACT: Florida has more golf courses than any other state— more than 1,250. The state is also home to many PGA tournaments as well, including

To stay on the cutting edge, chefs in hotels, resorts and independent eateries have to keep up with what’s on people’s minds—and

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and the U.S. Travel Association issued separate statements in response to

Destinations Marketing Association International, often referred to and branded as

CHARLOTTE, N.C.Embassy Suites by Hilton announced the opening of a newly-built hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. The hotel is located in the

What will the future bring to the various regions of Florida and what are some of the trends regarding meetings in those areas? We spoke with the

The demand is so great for craft beers these days that the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando created its own signature craft brew

Thinking about Florida typically conjures to mind warm weather, turquoise waters and white-sand beaches. What most people don’t think about is

From the serene sunsets in Key West to the wild rides at Orlando’s theme parks, Florida’s appeal knows no bounds. The natural riches of

The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday announced a ban “on carrying electronic devices larger than a cellphone” for eight

A new network aimed at young professionals in the meetings and events industry called Meetings + Millennials announced its official launch. The

SAN FRANCISCOEnsemble Real Estate Investments recently celebrated the launch of the