When it comes to meetings and conventions, Las Vegas is in a class by itself. Here are 10 reasons why Las Vegas has your meeting or convention top of mind.

Victoria, British Columbia, is one of those special destinations in North America that offers a modern flavor all its own while also reverberating with the past.

We investigated the many hiking destinations in California and found the North Lake Tahoe and Greater Palm Springs areas have some of the best—and most accessible—hiking around for meetings groups.

The great outdoors and exceptional food are top among the attendance-builders for meetings in California. The perfect way for planners to incorporate both is to arrange an outdoor dining experience. Read on for how to plan a food truck park event in San Francisco, a farm-to-table meal in San Diego and more.

San Francisco and its surrounding Northern California communities set the stage for memorable offsite events. From city rooftops to picturesque wineries, these outdoor venues are sure to impress visiting groups.

Southern California is a region that insists on getting the group outside. From scavenger hunts and golf tournaments to waterborne adventures, these teambuilding ideas will give attendees a taste of SoCal’s great outdoors and yield your program rave reviews.

For San Francisco residents, such as myself, the greatest getaway secret outside of the city is available about a half-hour drive south in the coastal area around Half Moon Bay. This also holds true for meetings, which can access the bucolic area via the two major international airports in San Francisco and San Jose.

Scottsdale is bursting with group dining options. Phoenix’s next-door neighbor has over 800 restaurants—to make it easy, we narrowed down the top six places for meetings groups to dine during their next visit. Read more.

Companies flock to Silicon Valley to tap its brain trusts of innovation and snap picks in front of the Google rainbow or the Facebook thumbs up. Afterward, an unexpected world of history, art, nature and, increasingly, excellent and eclectic food and drink experiences indulge visitors. Here are some of the region’s tastiest options.

Visitors to Wyoming have come to expect a meal that matches the Western spirit, particularly first-rate steaks and delicious burgers. Local restaurants serve food in step with the Cowboy State’s hunting and fishing scene, including bison, elk, duck and fish in season, and pair it all with amazing beer, wine and ambience.