Inns have always served not only as havens for weary travelers, but also as centers of community life. At the local inn, business was done,

DES MOINES, IowaCatch Des Moines and

The Virginia-based Buchanan Motels franchise began construction of a new, unflagged hotel last year. The 530-unit, 23-floor hotel will be located on

Blue skies, white sand and sparkling water—just being in Myrtle Beach, S.C., gives visitors a peaceful, calm feeling. That relaxing beach vibe

Boulder CVB 303.442.2911

Craft beer was big in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs long before the IPA craze spread across the U.S., and there are several iconic breweries

The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs continues to build and improve on its Wilderness Experience, a collection of upscale spaces for retreats, smaller

Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs rival some of the most memorable meetings destinations in the U.S. and overseas. And ongoing upgrades and

Greater Ontario CVB 800.455.5755; 909.937.3000

The Inland Empire, tucked where Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties meet, showcases the diversity of the Southern California region.

Montana may be renowned for its wilderness retreats, but you can also find places to escape in the state’s bustling cities. Case in point:

Bozeman CVB 406.586.5421

Calling all city slickers! Under the big skies of Montana, fresh air, untouched wilderness and ranch-style adventure await groups wishing to unplug

Kauai Visitors Bureau 808.245.3971

The classic image of paddlers flying over waves in an outrigger canoe will forever be emblazoned on Hawaii’s lineup of iconic and sought-after

Visit Park City 435.649.6100

Geography, weather and a culture burgeoning with festivals and seasonal opportunities make Utah’s Salt Lake City and Park City great group

Cathy Kusuma, senior director, training & strategic partnerships with Cruise Planners in Coral Springs, Fla., details her recent Atlantic

Matthew Marcial is Senior Director, Events, with MPI (Dallas).What influenced MPI to select Atlantic City for the 2016 World

Talk about the makings of an empire. Room nights up 239 percent, total expected attendees up 312 percent, and total convention square footage booked