Dear Ashley: 7 Ways to Immerse Attendees in Local Culture Pre-Arrival

Dear Ashley, What ideas do you have to make our attendees more knowledgeable about and engaged in the destination

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How Santa Rosa Stands Out for Meetings in Sonoma County, California

For groups that have their sights set on Sonoma County, consider Santa Rosa, California as your hub.  Just 50 miles north of San Francisco and

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New Orleans Marks GMID 2023 With Its Authentic Brand of Hospitality

The New Orleans area meetings and events industry gathered at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans March 30 to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID

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GMID New Orleans Panel

The Universal Appeal of Universal Orlando

To say

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Hawaiian Industry Professionals Discuss Mindful, Respectful Travel

In Hawaiian culture, a lei is never expected.“It’s always a gift, and it’s an adornment,” said Lahela Spencer, Hawaiian culture specialist at Hilton

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Meetings Mean Business Canada Coalition Calls for Government Support of Meetings and Business Events Industry

Following Canada’s federal budget announcement March 28 and alongside the efforts of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) March 30, the Meetings Mean

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9 Questions to Ask Yourself About Future-Proofing Your Work Team

Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and the hybrid

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True Aloha: Meet Hawai'i's John Reyes Shares How Hawai'i's Tourism Is Guided and Guarded by Its Culture

In some respect, the pandemic allowed the islands of Hawai'i to heal, as mass tourism came to a halt. The break only solidified the realization—long

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NYC & Company Announces New Name and Brand Identity

At NYC & Company’s annual meeting March 28, President and CEO Fred Dixon announced the new name and brand identity of the DMO for the five

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New York City Tourism + Conventions

New Orleans & Sherrif Karamat Extend Their GMID Greetings

Walt Leger, president & CEO of New Orleans & Co., and Stephanie Turner, senior vice president convention sales and strategies for

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Birmingham Beckons Groups With an Amazing Food Scene and Monumental History

Birmingham, Alabama, a city central

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The Z: Using Social Media to Attract a Gen Z Audience

What do you consider a good first impression? A firm handshake and saying, “Nice to meet you,” or maybe an insightful conversation avoiding talk

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The Z - Social Media Savvy HERO

Defy Convention

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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Central Illinois Cities Along Route 66 With Historical Meetings Opportunities

From Bloomington-Normal down to Springfield, these Central Illinois-based stops along Route 66 offer sites and attractions “route-d” in city- and

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Route 66 Twin Drive-In, Springfield

"Brave Wilderness" Host Coyote Peterson on His Home Range of Columbus, Ohio

While millions know Coyote Peterson as the guy who gets stung and bitten by just about every animal under the sun in his YouTube hit Brave

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The Case for Plant-Forward, Default-Veg Menus at Meetings

A simple concept originated in Europe: “default veg,” the idea of making plant-based food and drinks the default option while giving diners the

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Terranea Resort Names Troy Wood Director of Sales

The luxury 582-room Terranea Resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula named longtime hospitality industry veteran Troy Wood as its new director of sales

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Troy Wood, Director of Sales, Terranea Resort

Columbus, Ohio, Is a Creative City of Superlatives for Meetings and Events

Surprising is the first word that comes to mind after touring Columbus, Ohio, through the lens of a meetings and events planner. Surprising that this

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8 Refreshed Meeting Venues in New York State That Inspire

Since 1980, New York State’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has recognized organizations and individuals that protect

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Aerial view of Frank Lloyd Write's Martin House in Buffalo, New York

Why Aren't Sustainability and Net Zero as Important in the U.S. as in Europe?

Major travel and meetings industry sustainability efforts such as the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative are a top priority in Europe, where the

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