# Blog

Insights, case studies, and practical guides on group travel and team gatherings.

Practical guides and original research on group travel, company offsites, hotel sourcing, and team gathering ROI.

Browse the [full archive](https://workgrounds.com/blog) or jump straight to a recent post:

- [Planning a Work-Free Week: One Chief of Staff’s Unique Approach to Team Gatherings](https://workgrounds.com/blog/planning-work-free-week-chief-of-staff-team-gatherings) ([markdown](https://workgrounds.com/blog/planning-work-free-week-chief-of-staff-team-gatherings.md)) — storyarb Chief of Staff Lauren Layton planned a work-free week for the full team — with a secluded venue, on-site activities, and a budget under $75k for 16 people. Here’s how she did it.
- [Food and Beverage Minimums: Everything You Need to Know About F&B When Booking Hotel Meeting Spaces and Room Blocks](https://workgrounds.com/blog/food-and-beverage-minimums-hotel-meeting-spaces-room-blocks) ([markdown](https://workgrounds.com/blog/food-and-beverage-minimums-hotel-meeting-spaces-room-blocks.md)) — Food and beverage (F&B) minimums are one of the most important (and often misunderstood) components of booking a company gathering at a hotel. Here’s everything organizers need to know.
- [How Lithic Turns $1M+ in Company Gatherings Into Strategic Business Wins](https://workgrounds.com/blog/lithic-company-gatherings-strategic-business-wins) ([markdown](https://workgrounds.com/blog/lithic-company-gatherings-strategic-business-wins.md)) — Morgan Stanley, Lithic's Head of People, shares her 4-step process for turning $1M+ in company gatherings into strategic business wins with structured events, transparent budgeting, and intentional design.
- [How PebblePost Completed 2 Months of Problem-Solving Work in 2 Hours](https://workgrounds.com/blog/pebblepost-problem-solving-work-company-gatherings) ([markdown](https://workgrounds.com/blog/pebblepost-problem-solving-work-company-gatherings.md)) — Discover how PebblePost's annual team meeting drives results throughout the year with strategic planning, collaboration, and actionable outcomes.
- [How to Get Real ROI From Your Next Team Gathering](https://workgrounds.com/blog/how-to-get-real-roi-from-your-next-team-gathering) ([markdown](https://workgrounds.com/blog/how-to-get-real-roi-from-your-next-team-gathering.md)) — You have two goals when planning in-person gatherings: strengthen team culture and have real ROI attached. Learn the PAPER Framework for transforming events from expensive costs to revenue AND culture-driving investments.