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      Executive Assistants with suitcases outside walking to a meeting venue in an off the beaten path city
      Travel • Troop News

      8 Underrated Cities for In-Person Meetings

      Looking for off-the-beaten-path meeting locations? These 8 cities balance accessibility, cost, and attendee experience.

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      Meeting of Executive Assistants on how they work together on meeting planning
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      How Executive Assistants Can Streamline Meeting Planning Across Teams

      Discover how Executive Assistants can create a single source of truth for meeting planning.
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      An in-person meeting organized without the meeting tax pressure
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      The Meeting Tax: The Hidden Work Behind Every In-Person Meeting

      Find out how “meeting tax” adds hidden cost, time, and complexity to organizing in-person meetings.
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      Team meeting in a hotel meeting space for a work gathering
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      Types of Meeting Venues (and How to Choose the Best One)

      Everything you need to know to choose the right meeting venue for your next in-person meeting.
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      Travel Manager and Executive Assistant working together on in-person meetings in the office
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      Why Travel Managers Should Partner With Executive Assistants for In-Person Meetings

      Learn how Travel Managers and EAs can better collaborate on in-person meetings.
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      Team gathering in a top U.S. city for an in-person meeting
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      Best U.S. Cities for In-Person Meetings in 2026

      The best U.S. cities for in-person meetings in 2026, ranked by real TROOP data.
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      Group photo at TROOP Sync 2026 in Paris
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      Building a High-Impact All-Hands: A CEO’s Perspective

      How to design an all-hands meeting to drive collaboration, clarity, and team connection.
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