10 Tips to Make In-Person Meetings Safe Amidst COVID-19 Variants

[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2022.] The CDC has recently begun tracking two mutated strains

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Teambuilding Experiences in Eastern Iowa to Rebuild and Reacquaint Groups

As in-person meetings slowly begin to replace virtual options, colleagues are looking to get reacquainted with each other. There’s no better way to

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A Look at the First Hotel to Open in Old Town Scottsdale in More Than a Decade

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the West. California 

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New Developments Abound in Fast-Growing Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in America, which means more hotel and event space options for planners

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How to Remain Relevant as the Stakes for Hybrid Meetings Rise

Without the right expertise, hybrid events can look like a two-ring circus.  But when they work, they can feel like a dazzling, seamless show

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Visit Huntington Beach Names Susan Valen as New Director of Sales

Visit Huntington Beach, the official DMO for the city of Huntington Beach in Southern California, has named Susan Valen as its new director of sales

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Sustainable Venues for Greener Meetings in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is known for its lush, green scenery, so it should come as no surprise that its big cities are committed to sustainability and

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New Developments and Advantages for Meetings in the Chicago Suburbs

Affordability, ease of travel and facilities built for small meetings have always been the strengths of the Chicago suburbs. As the COVID-19 pandemic

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Net-Zero Hotel to Debut in New Haven, Connecticut This Spring

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the East.New Jersey

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Madame Zoltara Will Reveal the Future…at Your Next Event

“I see in your future, people hugging, smiling and dancing!” “Your palm tells me you will live a long event life, even if you are slightly

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Omni PGA Frisco Resort Names Two Major Hires

Omni Hotels & Resorts announced two appointments for its upcoming Omni PGA Frisco Resort, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Frisco,

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PGA National Resort to Unveil Renovation with Nods to 1960s Palm Beach

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the Midwest. Florida 

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'We Cannot Fully Recover' Without Business Travel, U.S. Travel Says in State of the Industry

U.S. Travel Association leaders offered an assessment and vision for the U.S. travel industry at the association’s annual State of the Travel

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What to Do and Where to Meet on the Water in the Coastal Carolinas

When groups arrive in the coastal towns of North and South Carolina, they’ll find there’s endless activities to get them out on the water—as well as

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Meet Amidst Charlotte's Vibrant Cityscape

Centered around the newly expanded Charlotte Convention Center, the city is abuzz with a vibrant cityscape, modern meeting accommodations and a

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Illness, Threats and Climate—Oh My! Event Safety Trends for the New Year

See this quick tip from our guest speaker: The New Year is upon us and as we look at 2022 and our meetings and group gatherings, we gaze

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Learn COVID-19 Protocol Best Practices Gleaned From ESPA’s Annual Conference

When it comes to executing a robust COVID-19 health and safety protocol regimen for an in-person meeting, what better group model than the annual

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Indianapolis Hotel Opens Inside Existing Church Dating Back to 1869

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the Midwest. Indiana  A new Hilton

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Take Meetings to a Grand Level

Located less than 30 minutes from two international airports, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach shines on Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast with an endless

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Destination DC Names William Adams New Director of Convention Sales

Destination DC, the official DMO for Washington, D.C., announced that William Adams has been appointed as director of convention sales. In this

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