The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is experimenting with revolutionary new tools in its ongoing efforts to make airline travel safer. Most recently, the airport served as a test site for a…
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What will large-scale meetings and events look like amid concerns over the coronavirus? In some respects, not much different from before. They will still feature teams of people dedicated to delivering a comfortable, enjoyable and safe event experience that offers great food, useful content…
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Hybrid events—live, in-person gatherings that are streamed out to virtual audiences in some way—have been part of the meetings and events industry for years with varying degrees of success and comfort…
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A hotel with a strong concierge service is a bonus when planning events, meetings, or conferences, providing an added layer of service for attendees who are new to the destination city. But the…
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Just half a mile North of the city’s main convention campus sits another spot that is great for hosting meetings and events. It’s ideal for those who want to be close to downtown and have downtown…
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If you’re planning a meeting and want fitness options for your attendees, or often find yourself looking for a place to work up a sweat while traveling, Grand Rapids has you covered. The region is…
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Adam London had a challenge. As a board member for the National Environmental Health Organization, he and his colleagues are responsible for planning an education conference that draws health officers…
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Meeting planners coming to Grand Rapids with off-site functions have a great option for moving attendees west from downtown hotels: a free downtown area shuttle, commonly referred to as DASH. Part of…
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It’s always a bonus for meeting planners and attendees when a host city for their annual conference or convention has a great, easy-to-use transit system. Grand Rapids, Michigan, certainly fits that…
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When you hear the term “international meeting,” your brain might automatically go to large cities like New York City or Los Angeles. But smaller destinations, like Grand Rapids, Michigan, have a lot…
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