In 2009, the Center for Gaming Research at UNLV launched a fascinating online exhibit named 50 Years of Dining on the Las Vegas Strip.
May 20, 2015
Key Notes: Twinkle, Twinkle, Big Star
Las Vegas has always seemed to gleam like a beacon in the desert, and nowadays is no exception.Frequent contributor Jeff Heilman, penning his third
May 19, 2015
Big Changes for Charlotte Meetings Hotel
CHARLOTTE, N.C.SREE Hotels, LLC, a fully integrated hotel development and management company based in Charlotte, N.C., announced the acquisition of
May 19, 2015
Alberta’s countryside offers regally rustic wonders
When you think about the West, do you think about the Canadian Rockies? If not, consider the province of Alberta as one possibility for board
May 19, 2015
Western retreats come in all shapes and sizes
The West is defined for many by westerns filmed in the 1950s and '60s, which typically featured ranches and small towns flanked by towering, majestic
May 19, 2015
ISES Tabs Big Easy for August Affair
NEW ORLEANSISES Live, the international conference for the global event professional produced by the
May 19, 2015
New Hilton Springs Up in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIOHilton Garden Inn announced the opening of
May 19, 2015
Historic places provide endless group inspiration
Whether Pearl Harbor, the Alamo or the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, places that commemorate our nation’s milestones add an element of
May 19, 2015
Expert voices provide SMERF event tips
The SMERF events market, standing for Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal, covers a healthy chunk of the meetings industry. And
May 19, 2015
MidAm casino resorts await in town and country
The Midwest might not be the first place a planner’s mind leaps when casino resorts come up, but the fact of the matter is that the region has
May 19, 2015
Technology solutions for the future of meetings
Created by the U.S. Travel Association in 2009, the D.C.-based Meetings Mean Business Coalition continues to showcase and promote the value of face-
May 19, 2015
F&B events juggle tight budgets and high hopes
Once upon a time, event meals were an afterthought. Attendees could expect rubber chicken, leathery beef or a heap of soggy, overcooked vegetables
May 19, 2015
Honolulu Hyatt Reveals $100M Upgrade
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May 19, 2015
Savory surprises await in Salt Lake City and Park City
In April’s issue, we focused on how venture capitalists, academic institutions and governmental agencies are supporting and nurturing Utah’s high-
May 19, 2015
The Inland Empire is rich with unique off-site venues
The Inland Empire runs along Interstate 10 east of Los Angeles and includes sections of Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties in an
May 19, 2015
Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Colo. Springs please the palate
Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Colorado Springs offer easy access to farm-fresh culinary options and these well-established mountain communities are also
May 19, 2015
Myrtle Beach has a unique backdrop for every event
Planners contemplating booking Myrtle Beach will quickly learn that this famed southeastern beach destination has everything needed to execute a
May 19, 2015
Kentucky boasts all-time favorite Southern experiences
If a tradition is born in Kentucky, the entire world will want a taste. Items created in the Bluegrass State have become cherished icons throughout
May 19, 2015
The Florida Keys offers intriguing experiences
Some come to play, some come to stay, but one thing is sure—anyone visiting the Florida Keys gets a temporary reprieve from reality. Curving
May 19, 2015
Birmingham sparkles with opportunities for groups
Long overshadowed by Atlanta, New Orleans and Nashville, Birmingham is finally getting its chance to shine. As planners respond to market pressures