Destinations
Bakersfield
Bounded by the Sierra Nevada to the east, the San Francisco Bay to the west, the Cascade Range to the north and the Tehachapi Mountains to the south, the Central Valley of California stretches almost 400 miles.
Colorado
Colorado meetings are full of sunshine, fresh air and mountain vistas
With 300-plus days of sunshine per year and staggeringly beautiful vistas statewide of its more than 500 mountain peaks, Colorado is a mecca for those looking to live a healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle.
Denver
Denver, the state’s largest city and its capital, is a mecca for meeting planners, with almost 8,000 hotel rooms in the hip downtown area and 42,000 rooms citywide.
Flagstaff
Almost strategically located in the middle of Northern Arizona, just 30 minutes north of Sedona, the small city of Flagstaff presents a side of Arizona not nearly as well known as its southern desert counterpart.
Los Angeles
L.A. is alive, construction is booming and business is good
When you’re on a roll, the momentum keeps building (pun intended)—at least if you’re the city of Los Angeles.
Pacific Northwest
Meetings in the upper left part of our country can feel so right
The Pacific Northwest is an imagination-sparking destination.
San Francisco
A world of diversity awaits you in the Bay Area
When it comes to U.S. cities, it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like San Francisco.
Whistler
The charming village of Whistler, British Columbia may have forged its remarkable reputation as a skiing paradise, but today the town of about 10,000 residents is a four-season destination that rivals any in North America.
Features
In-House Vs. Third-Party Planners
Different Approaches, Same Goal
Know Where to Hold’em
Should your casino meeting destination be traditional or tribal?
Waiting to exhale
Spa Experiences Create Inspired Meetings
Columns
Active Escapes
It’s no secret that meetings can sometimes get a bit stale—eight hours in a stuffy conference room, no matter how interesting the topic, can be exhausting.
Legal Briefs
Do Good, and Don't Get Sued
Departments
Did You Know
Travel 2.0
If you’re not yet a pro at Web 2.0, well, try not to feel too left out.
Food + Beverage
Tea Party
Americans don’t exactly have the best reputation for appreciating tea.
Give Me 5
Interview with Ree Taylor
Ree Taylor, CMP Customer Relations Manager, Thales Raytheon Systems
Quick Quips
A Few Good Men (And Women)
To put it mildly, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is nothing like Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Select Sites
Smart Scene
MPINCC
Smart Meetings goes to the 20th Annual MPINCC Trade Show at Moscone West, San Francisco
Smart Spaces
Techno Files
In Your Dreams
Have you ever been so focused on a project that you actually dreamed about planning your event?
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