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Trends

As a Modern Renaissance City, Philadelphia is Thriving and Surprising

"Philadelphia really is a modern renaissance city. There may be a perception of cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell, but Philly is so much more."

5 Midwest Marvels to Include in Your Next Meeting or Incentive

Thousands of Midwest marvels await groups that are seeking something different right in America's heartland.
CSR, Africa, Tanzania

5 Ways CSR Builds Teams

CSR incentive trips are truly “win-win,” especially when the company demonstrates a long-term commitment to the project.
New Zealand

Hyperlocal Meetings Heat Up in New Zealand’s Geothermal Valley

Unique culinary experiences in Te Whakarewarewa, a geothermal valley supporting a premiere Maori cultural center in New Zealand, date back over 700 years.
Muscadine, Raleigh, Adams Vineyards

Raleigh CVB Introduces Groups to Hyperlocal Experiences

A Muscadine wine-making workshop at Adams Vineyards and Winery, one of the "People First Tourism" experiences, introduces visitors to the native grape.
Trump National Doral Resort, Donald Trump

Trump National Doral a Golf Lover’s Dream & More

The way the insiders tell it, Donald flew in overnight from the Emirates just to position the portraits of legendary golfers that hang throughout the public spaces.
good businesses 2015

5 Good Businesses for 2015

"A team made up of people of different ages can have combined benefits. For example, the younger generation may have a better command of new technologies and the older generation could have a better understanding of a well-anchored corporate culture.”
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sertoma Buttefly House

5 Surprises in Sioux Falls

These 5 off-the-beaten track attractions show off a different side of Sioux Falls.
5 senses, meeting design

Design a Meeting with the 5 Senses in Mind

Meeting industry speaker and consultant Kare Anderson offers suggestions for immersing attendees in planned sequences of memorable moments that involve the 5 senses: smell, taste, sound, sight and even “touchable” experiences.
Design Hotels, Avalon Hotel, Gothenburg, Sweden

Blurring the Lines Between Hotel and Art Gallery at Design Hotels

These six hotels located around the globe raise the bar for art promotion and preservation, featuring innovative art programs that turn the business of the hotelier into a creative field in its own right.
Nashville, meeting planning

1 Day in Nashville (an itinerary with shazam)

Nashville's rich culture and history makes for countless opportunities for immersive group experiences.
hybrid meetings, virtual meetings, Twitter

5 Tips for Managing Hybrid Meetings + Twitter

It can be difficult for speakers to focus on their presentations and also monitor what is being said in the Twitter channel.
Sait Halim Pasa Yalisi

5 Modern Historic Venues for Meeting in Istanbul

As an ancient city, culture and history combine with sophisticated modernity for planners meeting in Istanbul.
Lodge at Ballantyne, North Carolina

The Lodge at Ballantyne: Who Says a Retreat Has to Be Remote?

The Lodge at Ballantyne is less than a two-hour flight from over 50% of the U.S. population. And though it may look outdoorsy, there is no roughing it here.