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JULY 24, 2017

If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. Georgia Aquarium—Atlanta, GA. If you want to keep your meeting at a bit of a dryer and more conventional venue, many hotels host “dive in” movies. Golden Nugget—Las Vegas, Nevada.

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MAY 10, 2017

Without taking sides on this hotly debated subject, the reality is that you can’t plan your next meeting without addressing the question of guns. In the state where you are meeting, can firearms be carried—openly or concealed? What about at specific venues, especially when alcohol is served or a famous person is a keynoter?

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APRIL 11, 2017

Satisfaction was determined by Yelp score per venue, and average Yelp score per reviewer at each airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The data-based report ranks the 20 busiest airports, from best to worst. The ranking was based mainly on customer satisfaction, price and quality. Philadelphia.

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MAY 25, 2017

Barcelona Wine Bar (Atlanta). Plush, plum colored sofas, and wooden barrels surround the European cave-looking venue. The bartenders discuss your flavor preferences before presenting wine samples. The cozy setting feels intimate, with table candles lighting up the room at night. Barcelona Wine Bar image by Tom McGovern.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As meeting planners, we want to know more about the interesting locations we’re seeing. We take you on a planner’s tour of the films’ picturesque settings— from Montreal to Atlanta to Sydney —and break down where to host an event. Notable conference center: Palais des congres de Montreal, holding 113 rooms and venues with 551,520 sq.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. Job title: Marketing manager Company or organization: Dun & Bradstreet in Atlanta.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. Job title: Marketing manager Company or organization: Dun & Bradstreet in Atlanta.

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