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Attendees Mastermind Their Own Spa Experiences at The Grove Resort & Spa

Specialized spa experiences pamper visiting groups to the newly opened The Grove Resort & Spa.
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Life Without Uber and Lyft: One City’s Story

Last year, the City of Austin started requiring ride-hailing companies, both ride-share companies and taxis, to fingerprint its drivers, and both Uber and Lyft pulled out in protest.
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GBTA Poll Shows Travel Ban Will Affect U.S. Meetings

Not only do travel professionals see the ban affecting tourism to the U.S., but also having the potential to affect American travelers abroad.
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Visit These National Parks While the Gettin’s Good

Because of severe staffing shortages, seven historic sites in Philadelphia’s Independence National Historic Park will shutdown in the coming months.

Experience the Shadowy World of Espionage in DC

The history and mystery of the U.S. government is on full display at the International Spy Museum.
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Meal Caps Not Keeping Up With F&B Cost Increases

“You can get a hot breakfast at the Westin in St. Louis for $40 and a similar breakfast at the Westin in Times Square will cost $75.”

New Developments Amid the Storied Holes of Pebble Beach Resorts

The Monterey Peninsula hints at what golfing groups can expect from Pebble Beach courses: twists, turns and jaw dropping dramatic backdrops.
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New PortMiami Terminal to Host Royal Caribbean’s Largest Ships

The angular glass facility will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, bringing a welcoming, lively atmosphere to the port.

Air India’s Intl. Women’s Day

What better way to kick off International Women’s Day: Two New Delhi to San Francisco flights manned by an all-female crew.

GMIC’s Latest Research on Sustainability Reveals a Long Road Ahead

Sustainability is a narrative of many languages, according to “Sustainable Meeting and Event Practices: The State of the Industry,” a new study commissioned by the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC).

St. Lucia Kicks Off the Caribbean’s Year of Adventure with a Bang

The year of adventure is in full swing throughout the Caribbean, bringing with it an array of experiences and new hotels that aim to please.
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Compliance Challenges Pharma Planners’ Hotel Picks

Red flags for compliance departments include five-star ratings, resort or gaming destinations, such as Phoenix or Las Vegas; and on-site facilities, such as golf, a nightclub or a spa.

FICP Members Speak to 2017 Incentive Trends

We spoke with FICP members Lynn Lee and Melanie Stevens, both global sales directors for AlliedPRA, about the direction incentive experiences are taking for 2017.
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New Hotels Put Chattanooga on the Meetings Map

Much quirkier, the hotel’s new owners plan to restore the hotel’s haunted room 311 to what it would have looked like in 1926.