Meeting Planners Eye Panama as Convention Centers Develop
Panama is rapidly entering the meetings market with the new Amador Convention Center opening in Panama City.
Crowne Plaza Transforms Its Brand
Crowne Plaza's new Plaza Workspaces are flexible lobby-based meeting areas for solo workers or groups of up to 10 people.
5 Reasons to Meet in Buenos Aires—Now
A city with a thriving cultural life and rich artistic heritage, Buenos Aires is the first partner to take on the Art Basel Cities initiative.
Metropolitan Convention Center to Put Quito, Ecuador on Meetings Map
While Quito already attracts international visitors as the first city to be named a World Heritage Cultural Site by UNESCO in 1978, this new convention center will help put Quito more on the meetings map.
Tiptoe Through the Orchids & Other Quito To-Dos
Settling into the local life has become a sought-after luxury for attendees, and Norma Bock, meeting industry director for the Quito Tourism Board, says this culturally rich destination in the Andes is happy to deliver.
Experiences Over Things Marks New Direction for Barcelo Hotel Group
A new focus on culture and tradition ensures there is no shortage of authentic cultural experiences to be had with Barcelo Hotels & Resorts.
Thoughtful Contracts Can Protect Against Zika Damages
“In our case, Zika did not fall under force majeure. We ended up staying with our original resort and moving the meeting to September, which is the end of winter there."
5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that Reflect Colombian Culture
The park’s wild landscape melds well with the unique artistic styles of the sculptures that range from abstract to realist.
4 Active Retreats for Wellness-Focused Groups
Attendees will especially enjoy the spider monkeys climbing around the property.
Costa Rica Embraces Sustainable Gastronomy
Pura vida (pure life) has grown to include sustainable gastronomy programs in Costa Rica.
Hard Rock Will Roll into Costa Rica Next Year
The Hard Rock brand’s foray into the country will include a 294-room modern retreat on the Papagayo Peninsula.
4 Reasons Why Costa Rica Is the Value Destination for 2017
Costa Rica’s diverse inventory of brand and boutique hotels, along with its rich natural attributes, are thrusting the country forward as a value destination for groups.
3 Strange Equator Tests to Try in Quito, Ecuador
On the equator, attendees can test their balancing skills by trying to place an egg upright on a nailhead.
5 Venues That Add Authenticity to Peruvian Meetings
What will be the first luxury sleeper train in Peru will take attendees on four- to seven-night journeys across the Peruvian Andes, visiting everything from remote villages to famous destinations such as Lake Titicaca and Cusco.
