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Smaller-Scale Locales Score Big on Top Destinations List

Associations Now

Top-ranked Orlando, Florida, has 2,115,982 square feet of meeting space, but less than third-ranked Las Vegas (2,961,000 square feet). Rounding out the list are second-ranked destination Chicago (1,567,991 square feet), fourth-ranked Atlanta (1,741,980 square feet), and fifth-ranked San Diego (1,612,980 square feet).

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Hitchin’ a Ride: New Study Highlights Perks of Intercity Bus Travel

Associations Now

A bus ride obviously won’t get you from San Jose to Maui , but depending on the distance, it could save landlocked conference travelers a bundle. In Florida, for example, the premium RedCoach line has gained a foothold by offering high-quality seating, along with first-class offerings, for a fraction of the price of flying.

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits That Can Boost Professional Success

Beth Kanter

This year I facilitated several labs, including several for the Knight Foundation Arts Program to learn about the local arts ecosystem in four cities, including Philadelphia, San Jose, Charlotte, and Macon. In the US, I gave workshops at nonprofit conferences in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Missouri, California and at SXSW.