International Updates
New hotels in Rome, Berlin and Armenia are catering to the trend of meeting and incentive attendees leaning into immersive destination experiences.
3 Hotels With Serious Destination Appeal for Groups
From Mexico’s Pacific coast to Italy’s Lake Garda, these international hotels offer flexible meeting spaces with incentive-worthy experiences.
The Florentin: A More Personal Approach to Meetings in Frankfurt
This new five-star Frankfurt hotel pairs thoughtful design, personal service and distinctive spaces for more personal meetings and events.
Stepping into History
Monkey Island Estate, an exquisite countryside retreat on the River Thames just 20 minutes from Heatrhrow Airport, caters to top-tier groups.
Banyan Tree Debuts First Europe Resort, New Buyout Option in Montenegro
Looking to wow attendees? Planners now have an exclusive new buyout option in Montenegro with the debut of Mamula Island by Banyan Tree.
Nobu Hotel Marbella Taps Into Growing Demand for Wellness-Led Incentive Travel
Nobu Hotel Marbella is positioning itself at the intersection of luxury hospitality and wellness incentive travel, offering planners a lifestyle-focused alternative for executive retreats and small-group reward programs.
Malta on the Move
VisitMalta’s recent roadshow stop in Washington, D.C., showcased the islands’ distinctive appeal for meetings and incentive travel.
Hyatt Announces the Opening of Andaz Lisbon
Marking the debut of the Andaz brand in Portugal, the opening of reflects the refinement of the Andaz brand and its expansion in the region.
Amsterdam to Cruise Ships: Enough
Amsterdam may eliminate cruise ships from its port by 2035, as officials weigh sustainability concerns and cruise infrastructure costs.
Break Out the Turtlenecks—Dracula Land is Coming!
Dracula Land, a massive theme park celebrating Romania's vampire heritage, is slated to open near Bucharest in 2027/28.
Madrid: ‘We Need More Than Meetings’
Meetings are a major part of Madrid's tourism market, but the MCB also encourages planners to plan for social impact and sustainability.
Finding the Right C-Suite Retreat Property
There is no shortage of great properties for C-suite retreats, but the trick is to match the property to the retreat’s goals.
Rauhalinna in Finland Offers Luxury Incentive Escape
Rauhalinna is a 100-year old historic villa located in Finland that has undergone an extensive renovation to restore its original glory.
VisitMalta Launches New MICE Website
VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings (VMIM) has launched a new website for international planners looking to organize MICE events in Malta.
