Affordability, Unique Venues and Easy Access Make Wichita, Kansas Group-Ready

Wichita, Kansas has the best of both worlds—it’s the largest city in Kansas, offering meetings and events of varying sizes the accommodations and

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Cirque Mechanics Stages Amazing Machines for Events

car·ny1: also spelled carnie, is an informal term used in North America for a traveling carnival employee, and the language

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What’s New for Meeting Planners in Chicago?

During the pandemic, restrictions on capacity, social distancing and masking have varied by state, county and even city. Now, most states are fully

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MPI Joins Russia Boycott

MPI joined IMEX Group in suspending business relationships

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Hawaii to End Major COVID-19 Restriction for Domestic Travelers

Hawaii Gov. David Ige announced March 1 that he is ending the state’s travel quarantine and Safe Travels program on March 25. Beginning March 26,

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Is the Hospitality Industry Talent Pipeline Drying Up? Leaders Chime In.

Job losses in the hospitality industry since the onset of the pandemic have been stark. According to January 2022 statistics reported by the U.S.

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IMEX Group Suspends Russia From Frankfurt Show

IMEX Group announced it is suspending state-owned Russian enterprises from participating at IMEX Frankfurt 2022. In a Tweet Tuesday, March 1,

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Why California Is Unlike Any Other State for Meetings

When it comes to convening in California, Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta calls it a place of “endless possibilities.”With 12 incredibly diverse

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How the Pandemic Era Has Forever Changed Attendee Learning Styles

Today’s workforce lives in a time of growing disruption and uncertainty

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How the Phoenix Convention Center is Making Events Safer

Many groups look forward to visiting the

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Plan Your Meeting in Healdsburg, California

Located just one hour from San Francisco in beautiful wine country, Healdsburg is the

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Alter Ego's High-Energy Shows Bring Music Nostalgia to Events

Imagine: It’s November 2019. You are standing with a colleague, and they say, “I have a great idea! Let’s do a roaring 20s theme!” Personally, if

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Little Rock, Arkansas CVB Names New President & CEO

Little Rock CVB (LRCVB) named Gina Gemberling its new president and CEO. The announcement was made by the Little Rock Advertising & Promotion

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Meet in Montana

Bring something new to the table in Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Inspiration meets innovation in this unique destination, where breathtaking

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5 Tips for Incorporating Spa Services Into Meetings

It’s not hard to surmise the correlation between the pandemic and the rising demand for spa services. Since they were able to reopen, resort spas

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Free Roundtrip Air Offer From Lancaster, Pennsylvania

As the meetings industry gets back to planning in-person events, planners should put a priority on conducting site inspections in the destinations

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Covered bridge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Convention Centers and Surrounding Districts Bring Distinct Flavor to Fort Lauderdale and Miami Meetings

Loads of sun and beautiful beaches are just a few reasons why Fort Lauderdale and Miami—two of southeastern Florida’s most popular meetings

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Australia Reopens Borders to Vaccinated International Travelers

Australia reopened its borders to quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated visa holders, tourists, business travelers and other visitors

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5 Outdoor Venues Primed for Groups in San Diego

Can you beat an average temperature of 72 degrees? This writer doesn’t think so, which is why we were quick to suggest a breakdown of some of San

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