Social, military, education, religious and fraternal meetings still have a place in the future of the travel industry. — view e-pub article

Portland, Ore. invites guests to enjoy the cities' natural attributes in a responsible way. — view e-pub article

Wheaton College makes the most of its 150-year-old campus with renovated meeting facilities inside its historic buildings. — view e-pub article

Chicagoland holds green spaces perfect for traveling reunions and other group gatherings. — view e-pub article

A downtown hotel tower and massive museum project near the riverfront is expected to generate larger groups to Peoria. — view e-pub article

Illinois continues to plan programs and projects to bring even more meetings and conventions to the state. — view e-pub article

Shopping opportunities, an art center and plenty of square feet of meeting space make up Reading, Pa. — view e-pub article

Even more budget cuts expected by many meeting planners for the coming year. — view e-pub article

Resorts assess the past year as a buyers' market and their plans for 2010. — view e-pub article

Surrounded by towering mountains, Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa soothes stressed souls in Ashville, N.C. — view e-pub article