Category: Meetings
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How to stay on track with your diet while traveling in Monterey County
Let's face it, traveling for work, attending business meetings and bouncing around conference sessions can take a serious toll on your diet and fitness goals. Once the buffet lines form and happy hour rolls around, all of our good intentions seem to take a back seat. Below we've mapped out some helpful tips on how…
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Avoid Sleeping on the Couch. Bring Your Significant Other With You on Your Business Trip to Monterey
So you're heading off to a business trip in Monterey...but are you seriously planning on leaving your significant other at home? Only if you're okay sleeping on the couch once you return! So why not avoid their wrath and bring them along? Turning a business trip into a mini-vacation for you and a loved one…
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New Science Says Meeting Planners Should Embrace Unorthodox Venues and Experiences
Skift Take: New scientific research links getting out of your comfort zone with increased creativity. For meeting planners looking for the next big thing, that means smaller-scale venues and unexpected destinations should be top of mind. Every summer, hundreds of farmers, technologists and data scientists land in Salinas, California for an invitation-only gathering that's redefining…
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6 Monterey County Vineyards to Make Your Next Offsite Meeting Memorable
Every year, numerous companies and organizations come to Monterey County for unforgettable offsite meetings. At these venues, teams get the unique chance to take a break from the office and surround themselves with verdant vines and delicious wines. The result? Enhanced creativity, deeper bonds among employees and unforgettable memories. Check out these six offsite meeting…
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Traveling to Monterey County Is Simpler Than You Think
Monterey County has everything visitors or meeting planners could want. Rolling hills and beautiful vistas. Easy access to the Bay. Plenty of places to stay or host an important event. Even better, all of these scenic wonders are easy to access from cities across the United States. While Monterey County boasts a natural setting that…
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Three Inspired Moments That Owe It All to Monterey County
Jimi Hendrix never had an iPhone. And Steve Jobs never set a guitar on fire (well, that we know of"¦) But these two fierce innovators in their fields do have something else in common. They both found inspiration in Monterey County. And they weren't the only ones. From cultural icons to legendary authors and everything…
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Big Sur is Where Big Things Happen
Big Sur has such a unique draw with its land-meets-sea beauty and unmatched scenery. Its eclectic vibe flows through its hotels, motels, shops, restaurants and meeting spaces. Situated on the coast of Monterey County and amongst the cliffs leading down to crashing waves and bubbly surf, Big Sur provides the most epic backdrop for your…
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Tarpy’s Roadhouse- Countryside Dining for Groups of all Sizes
Looking to host a large event or just an intimate dinner date for two? Tarpy's Roadhouse has got you covered! Just off of Highway 68 lays the historic hitching post with a nook and cranny suitable for just about any party size ranging from a small business lunch meeting for four to a full-on wedding…
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Top Meeting Trends in Monterey County
When it comes to planning a successful meeting or event, professional meeting planners understand that securing a venue that invigorates and motivates attendees is essential. But what else should be considered when creating an effective conference filled with business-enriching moments? From destination to meeting spaces to the conference flow–participants' expectations are changing. Read on to…