There’s so much to love about Madison in the fall, including watching the city come alive as UW-Madison students return to campus. If your own student has been too busy to follow up on your not-so-subtle “call me” hints and texts, fall also brings a don’t-miss tradition that will help you…
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Madison has most certainly earned its reputation as a sports destination: Big Ten college town. Growing pro team scene. High profile host history with repeat visits from world-class competitions. While it’s true that our passion for sports shines through from national TV and media mentions to…
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The year was 2020. As the world sought new ways to stay social safely, who knew that pickleball would emerge as such a strong national pastime? The Madison Area Sports Commission did. “We were on hiatus from hosting IRONMAN Wisconsin, a world-class event we’d welcomed since 2002,” says Brandon…
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It’s no secret that sustainability is a much-talked-about topic in the meetings and events industry. It’s also a well-known fact that in Madison, we’ve always been the kind of people who prefer to do something about it. Sustainability has always been part of Madison’s DNA. We were the first city…
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure (or both!). There’s one trip that should top your list if you love the benefits of being in a capital city: Washington to Madison. Getting from our nation’s capital to the Wisconsin State Capitol is not only a quick trip.…
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Murals aren’t new to Madison—the original one in the oculus of the Capitol rotunda dates back to the early 20 th century—but lately, local artists have put Madison on the map with a growing number of street art spots. From typographic panoramics with bold messages that are both beautiful and…
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It’s official: sustainability has transitioned from trend to expectation in the events industry. And while there’s no denying the carbon footprint conventions and events leave behind, it’s inspiring to see event professionals playing a lead role in choosing destinations dedicated to eco-friendly…
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Today’s meeting planner checklist is L-O-N-G. A trending destination where attendees will flock to fill seats? Check. All the steps to run a meeting in person and online? Check. A place with standout safety standards? This one leaves a lot to consider. Today, safety goes beyond how crime…
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If you’re in the meetings industry, it’s no secret costs are on the rise, from A/V to F&B. That the need to plan events hosted simultaneously in-person and online is here to stay. Those two factors alone may be the reason a recent study by Future Partners indicated that 77.7% of meeting planners say…
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Planning an event in another city: it isn’t easy. Especially when you’re responsible for finding spaces that go beyond the ballroom, from board meetings and breakout sessions to relaxing retreats and closing receptions. But when you meet in Madison, you’ll find more than 100 options that match your…
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