Jessie Fetterling
Navigating the World of Event Personalization
As more attendees expect event personalization (and sponsors expect data to back up their investment), here are four ways that event apps can simultaneously help you accommodate both at your next conference.
Freeman’s New Blueprint System Makes Trade Show Mapping Easier
In late March, Freeman, a global company that specializes in brand experiences, launched Blueprint, a web-based floor plan management system that can greatly benefit planning, managing and selling trade show booth space.
An Inside Look at Monterey’s New Digs
Both the Portola Hotel & Spa and adjacent Monterey Conference Center embarked on major overhauls that have completely revamped the meetings scene in Monterey, Calif.
Eastwind Hotel Inspires Incentive Retreats to the Catskills
The new Eastwind Bar & Hotel oozes with earthy charm so revitalizing that attendees may leave citing transcendentalist quotes of their own.
At Conrad Cartagena Groups Dine in Prison—and Like It
A partnership between the Conrad Cartagena and Interno restaurant urges attendees to take a step inside the San Diego’s Women Prison for an unexpected meal.
Authentic Panamanian Design Permeates Marriott’s New Panama City Hotel
The 182-room Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort debuted on Feb. 22 as one of Marriott’s newest Luxury Collection properties.
Dream Hotel Group Expands to Mexico & Belize
Dream Hotel Group is venturing south, with plans to open three new hotels in Mexico and Central America: Unscripted Tulum, Unscripted Belize and Dream Belize.
Save Your Bottom (Line) With a Theory of Everything Approach to Planning
Whether or not you have studied Hawking's theories, here are five thought-provoking quotes for developing your very own theory of everything.
3 California Spa Properties for Wellness & Wine Incentives
Groups in search of that California zen everyone’s talking about can find wellness programming (and wine!) at these three spa properties.
New Melia Hotel Brings Sitges, Spain into the Meetings Spotlight
The opening of Melia's ME Sitges Terramar earlier this month is shining a spotlight on Sitges, Spain as a meetings destination.
Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel Plays Off Waikiki Beach Location in Refresh
Located just 300 steps from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, the 315-room Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel carries on its traditions in its latest $35 million renovation.
Florida Keys’ Cheeca Lodge Reopens with Fresh Look
The Florida Keys is ready for groups again, with several resorts reopening this year, including the 214-room Cheeca Lodge & Spa located in Islamorada.
Birmingham’s Theatre District Dazzles With Historic Event Venues
A revitalization of Birmingham’s Theatre District has opened a world of possibilities for planners that are looking for venues with pizazz.
5 New Attractions Offer Built-In Event Themes
Themed attractions are one of the easiest ways to incorporate an activity or setting into an event with a theme already built into the experience.
