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JANUARY 8, 2024

Meeting planners have found new ways to navigate nearly every aspect of their operations over the past few years, but one part of the process might still be on autopilot: destination selection. Just as meetings have changed, what goes into identifying the best destinations has changed. That’s a mistake.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As the scope and feel of association and corporate meetings continues to evolve, planners are recognizing that attendees no longer want to travel to a unique destination only to spend hours sitting in a dark, nondescript conference room listening to speakers read presentation slides. The desert is unlike any other environment,” Cooley says.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Find out how one-of-a-kind venues—including Chase Field—set the stage for unforgettable meetings. As a result, meeting planners are booking such unique venues as airplane hangers, art museums and stadiums that can deliver an immersive conference experience. There are also a number of private suites available for smaller meetings.

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