Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Expands to Costa Rica & Missouri
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville empire continues to expand with a rebranding of two resorts in Missouri and Costa Rica—both of which cater to groups.
Buenos Aires Debuts LEED-Certified Convention Center
The Buenos Aires Expo and Convention Center opened in Recoleta, a centralized neighborhood that gives attendees access to popular museums and attractions in Argentina’s capital city.
New International Convention Center Increases Yucatan’s Meeting Demand
The Mexican state of Yucatan should be on your radar, with the opening of the Yucatan International Convention Center in Merida.
5 Meeting Venues that Prove the Costa Rica Hype Is Real
Costa Rica continues to attract groups for its adventurous spirit, with tree houses and waterfall hikes aplenty.
5 International Hot Spots Get Even Hotter With a Range of New Hotels
Five international hotspots grab the attention of meeting planners in search of new hotels and fresh experiences for groups.
5 Eco-friendly Destinations for Adventurous Groups
Here are five eco-friendly destinations that cater to adventurous groups while also offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Celebrity Cruises Surpasses 30,000 Trees in Galapagos Reforestation Efforts
Celebrity Cruises connection with the Galapagos Islands only continues to grow—literally—with a reforestation effort that recently surpassed 30,000 trees.
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.
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.
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.
4 Properties Reinventing the All-Inclusive Concept
While traditional all-inclusive properties offer groups easy access to dining, activity and meeting options, they can sometimes fall short on the luxury feel that top execs expect.
Honduras’ New Convention Center Draws Groups to the “Athens of the Maya World”
The Honduras Institute of Tourism is vying to solidify the country as a leading Central American destination for meeting planners.
Melia Hotels Amps Up Tech With Bluetooth Bracelets & More
Melia Hotels International will roll out Bluetooth guest bracelets in lieu of room keys by next summer.
Melia Brings More Adults-Only Concepts to the Dominican Republic
Meeting planners looking for more adults-only options in the Dominican Republic will appreciate that the Melia Caribe Tropical is undergoing a transformation that caters to just that.
