3 Ways Georgetown, Texas Encourages Groups to Be Active
Groups can take a historic downtown walking tour to learn about some of the Victorian architecture that makes up Georgetown Square.
5 Annual Sporting Events that Escalate Incentive Trips
Attendees love sports, so what better way to reward them then with an incentive trip to a
major sporting event?
Convention Business Is About to Get Real in Portland
The 600-room hotel will help redefine Portland as a meetings destination, drawing dozens of large events and conventions every year.
San Antonio’s River Walk Gets Even More Appealing to Planners
See how San Antonio's River Walk is getting even more appealing to planners.
Austin’s Music & Art Culture Keeps the City Weird After All These Years
A new influx of hotels in Austin is making the city a serious hub for meetings.
Groups Meeting in Memphis Find Wilderness Adventures Indoors
The venue is perfect for groups looking for a camping experience without having to rough it—at all.
Hilton Chicago Celebrates 90th Year with Meeting Deal
Simply walking the property’s grounds, featuring the original 1927 Czechoslovakian crystal chandeliers and Fresco-style oil paintings, takes attendees back to a bygone era.
Wilmington’s New Riverfront Evolves for Meetings
New hotels, restaurants, retail, an event pier, marina and riverfront park will help redefine the city’s River District, connected by an about two-mile scenic Riverwalk.
3 Great Ideas from the Top Summer Festivals
Summer festival organizers know how to build a passionately loyal following. Here are some ideas from three top events.
“Ground Zero” Culinary Experiences Woo MGM Incentive Attendees
MGM decided to take its top sales performers on an incentive trip to get to the heart of what the entertainment company is all about: culinary experiences.
Continuing Hotel Seller’s Market Affecting Meeting Planners
Meeting planners report getting turn-downs or pressure from hotels to commit and limited hold times.
Hemingway Rum Company Brings Experiential Distillery to Key West
“Papa,” as Hemingway was known, is certainly honored throughout the space, with a swivel picture wall and replica of his Pilar boat built into the ceiling’s rafters.
Planners Use Virtual Reality to Explore Orange County Convention Center
“atlas3D and MapSpacer created a game-changer for how planning takes place in this industry, and it’s incredibly exciting to be the first convention center in the world to offer MapSpacer.”
Hotel Nikko San Francisco Amps Up Japanese Heritage
The new design takes on the Hotel Nikko’s Japanese heritage by creating a contemporary look inspired by the fluid lines of a traditional kimono.
