Bites & Sites
What Does It Take to Land on ‘Best Small Cities’ List?
What’s the common denominator in the perception of large and small cities as desirable places to live, work, or visit as a tourist or attendee? It’s their vibrancy, according to one destination-branding firm, which has found a new way to measure just that.
How One Conference Went Meatless
Last year for the first time, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education offered only vegetarian meals at its annual conference — matching its menus to its mission.
Spokane Convention Center Caters to Rise In Dietary Preferences
It takes one to know one: Here’s how a vegetarian brought a new way of thinking about dietary requests to the Spokane Convention Center.
Fort Worth Music Venues That’ll Get Attendees on Their Feet
The city is one of the most music-friendly destinations in Texas.
International Trademark Association Hosts Record Breaker in Seattle
When the group held its 140th annual meeting in the Emerald City, it brought thousands of visitors from more than 150 countries to the destination.
Inside Bellevue’s First Festival by Artists, for Artists
The annual arts and culture event captures the heart of the city.
Indy’s Evolving Food Scene Brings in Big Groups
The destination is one of the hottest culinary cities in the U.S.
Dancing in the Rain at Long Beach’s Terrace Theater Plaza
Nothing dampens the spirit of Long Beach, where the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center introduced a colorful new attraction last week.
Seattle Brews the Perfect Blend: Visitors and Locals
For the first time in 40 years, Seattle’s Pike Place Market is growing — not just in square footage, but also in expanded opportunities for local businesses.
Inclusivity Helps Destinations Prosper
A recent report by the Urban Institute identifies U.S. cities whose economic growth corresponded with the inclusion of low-income residents and communities of color.
Convene Survey: What You Like — and Don’t Like — About Business Travel
According to our recent survey, three-quarters of event professionals like traveling for work more than they dislike it. But it’s still not all fun and games.
Fort Worth Strikes the Right Note as Texas’s First-Ever ‘Music-Friendly’ City
How this meetings destination is making its thriving local music scene more accessible to business travelers.