Latin America

Latin America

Amador Convention Center, Panama, Panama Tourism Authority, Central America, Latin America, convention centers

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, meetings

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.
Alvear Icon, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Art Basel, Tanta

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, Quito, Ecuador, Quito Turismo

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.
Zika, meetingss

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."
Colombia, Latin America, Cartagena, Bogota, Latin American meetings, UNESCO World Heritage Site

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.
wellness retreats, healthy lifestyle, healthy meetings, wellness meetings, active meetings, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Il Salviatino, Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel, Barnsley Resort

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 Hotel Papagayo Costa Rica, Hard Rock Hotels, Costa Rica, Papagayo, Central America, hotel openings

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.
Pool at Hacienda AltaGracia

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.
Quito, Ecuador, equator, equator tests, Inti Nan Solar Museum

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.
Cusco, Peru, Peruvian meetings

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.