Master the Art of Contract Negotiation
When it comes to negotiating successful contracts for meetings and events, Therese Jardine, CEO of Strategic Event Procurement in Seattle, has an analogy: “Sending...
Meet Riverhouse Lodge’s New Banquet Chef
Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, Oregon, welcomed Frederick Schumann as its executive banquet chef in early October. Schumann brings more than 13 years of culinary...
Oregon: An All-Inclusive Haven for Youth Sports Events
The Beaver State provides no shortage of elite facilities for successful sporting events, complemented by the state’s outdoor recreation amid lush natural landscapes and...
Gather & Bond at National Parks
Across the Northwest are many picturesque national parks that double as stunning backdrops for events and team outings. While spring and summer tend to...
Somewhere Special: Sports Venues That Shine
Sprawling along the base of the saguaro-and-ocotillo-studded Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, Arizona, the city of Mesa is home to the also expansive Arizona Athletic...
Get Your Game On
Will the whir of slot machines and joyous cries of winners enhance your meeting? Around the Northwest, many meeting planners choose casino resorts for...
The Unabashed Cowboy of Visit Cheyenne
As the story often goes, Jim Walter’s current career in tourism and destination management wasn’t initially what he had in mind. After graduating from...
The Glass City
With Olympic National Park to the northwest, Mount Rainier to the southeast, and Commencement Bay and Puget Sound to the north, the city of...