Philadelphia Serves Up a Feast of Eats & Arts for Groups

Philadelphia is in that rarefied air of historic destinations, being the Birthplace of the Constitution and home to a list of impressive U.S. firsts

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5 Tips to Establish a LinkedIn “Habit”

LinkedIn has become the go-to social

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4 Tips for Planning Drive-To Meetings

Fear of flight cancellations, lost baggage and unanticipated overnight airport stays have been on everyone’s radar since air travel became an

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The Hidden Gems and Local Favorites for Nightlife Fun in Major Arizona Cities

While many meetings markets in Arizona tout their 300-plus days of sunshine, the cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson really light up when the

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Disco Balls Cham Pang Lanes

Off-Agenda Experiences and Shows for Meeting Groups in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas development ecosystem is running hotter than ever in 2023. Sidelined since 2005, Fontainebleau Las Vegas soon joins the party after

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Awakening show, Las Vegas. CREDIT: Elisabeth Caren

San Jose’s Emerging Cuisine Scene Plates Well for Meeting Groups

The undisputed tech capital of the world, San Jose and the Silicon Valley may be known more for bytes than bites, but its culinary scene—fueled by

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Virgin Hotels Merger Results in New Global Brand

Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand of the Virgin Group and Virgin Limited Edition, announced that the private global collection of

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Maritz Global Events Appoints Rachael Riggs as General Manager, Environmental Strategy

Maritz Global Events announced the appointment of Rachael Riggs as general manager, environmental strategy, where she will lead global sustainability

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5 Ways to Deliver on DEI at Your Next Meeting

Editor’s note: Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of Destination DC, is a leading proponent of

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Southwest Airlines Makes Major Changes Following Holiday Meltdown

Following Southwest Airlines’ meltdown over the holiday travel stretch resulting in more than 15,000 cancelled flights, Brandt Krueger, senior

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Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson II on the Role of DMOs on DEI

In the run-up to his keynote address at Event Service Professionals Association’s 2023 annual conference, meetings industry leader and DEI champion

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Atlantic City DMO Rebrands and Launches New Website

Meet AC,

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An Explanation for the Recent Air Travel Chaos

Alongside the fresh start of a new year came a whirlwind of worry surrounding air travel.  Flight delays and cancellations surrounding the

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Strategic Negotiating Tips

The only thing constant in our industry is change, so this workshop will arm you with tactical strategies that will help you negotiate and defend

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Inclusive by Design: Partnering with Destination Organizations to Create Business Events Where All Belong

Join this informative webinar featuring a dynamic panel discussion on the vital topic of creating inclusive events that will maximize the success of

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Experience Columbus CEO Brian Ross on Its 2023 PCMA Convening Leaders Triumph

PCMA Convening Leaders held its 2023 edition in Columbus, Ohio, a destination that unveiled many surprises to attendees who enjoyed its booming

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Visit Orlando's Casandra Matej Unveils New Meetings Experiences for 2023, From PCMA Convening Leaders

What's new and coming online in the perennial popular Central Florida destination of Orlando? From major new hotel and attractions openings and

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Seattle Convention Center to Officially Open Summit Jan. 25

Built with the intent of sustainability and maximized efficiency, the opening of Seattle Convention Center (SCC) Summit, scheduled for Jan. 25, will

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Destinations International Launches Event Cancellation Insurance Option

Filling a need made acute due to the unprecedented amount of cancellations and postponements during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Destinations

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Howard Givner on the PCMA Acquisition of ELI and the Future of Meetings Education

Perhaps the biggest news at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 was the association's acquisition of Event Leadership Institute (ELI), a major player in

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