North America

North America

“All Hands on Deck” at Cisco’s Executive Leadership Meeting

Cisco Systems Inc.’s recent executive leadership meeting took over the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Open Sea Wing, where 130 attendees donned costumes for an “All Hands on Deck” theme.

Add “Gust-o” to Your Windy City Meetings With These Ideas

An increase in MICE programs is adding new dimensions to Chicago’s cultural side while also giving a gust of revenue to the Windy City.
Baltimore, Visit Baltimore, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, new hotels, Maryland

What’s New in Baltimore for Groups?

“New developments in Baltimore are transforming its horizon, both literally and figuratively."
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Florida, Clearwater, new hotel, Florida Destinations & Incentives

3 Activities for Groups Staying at Florida’s New Wyndham Property

Attendees can combine the food truck and cook-off competition trends into one energetic, hands-on activity.

Oyster Love Blooms Eternal in Panama City, Florida

A point of pride for Florida’s Emerald Coast: the US oyster shucking champion (yes, this is really a thing), Honor Allen, hails from Panama City.

The Force Will Soon Be With California’s MICE Groups

Visual storytelling within a “no walls” mix of high and popular art will characterize the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art when it opens in L.A.’s Exposition Park in 2021.

Top-to-Bottom Revamp Places Flamingo Las Vegas Center Stage

A top to bottom renovation of more than 75,000 square feet of meeting space is underway at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. See what this means for planners.
solar eclipse, The Great American Eclipse, St. Joseph, Portland, Oregon, Columbia, South Carolina, Kansas City

Top 5 Places for Attendees to Watch the Solar Eclipse

While the solar eclipse will be visible from almost anywhere in the country, here are the top five places for groups to get the best views of this historic event.
The Stella Hotel, Texas, Bryan, College Station, college towns, Texas A&M

The Stella Hotel Attracts Groups to Texas’ Ultimate College Town

Groups visiting Bryan-College Station, Texas—home to the main campus of Texas A&M University—can do so in style now that The Stella Hotel opened this spring.
Groups visiting Westchester

3 Culinary Trends for Groups Visiting Westchester

From local craft brewers to a stately home-turned-restaurant, groups visiting Westchester County have many culinary options to choose from.
Meeting in Rochester

3 Fresh Dining Experiences for Groups Meeting in Rochester

With a vibrant culinary scene and significant new investment in its downtown area, there's much to offer groups meeting in Rochester.

Meet the Game Changer for Baltimore-Washington Metro Meetings

Meetings and conventions groups will soon have a new option with the summer opening of The Hotel at the University of Maryland.
Groups Visiting Boston

3 Hyperlocal Culinary Ideas for Groups Visiting Boston

Groups visiting Boston can experience the city's historic food districts and innovative culinary programming.
Rick Still, La Cita de las Americas, Visit St.Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida, meeting events, hospitality events

La Cita de las Americas Brings Latin American Professionals to St. Pete

La Cita de las Americas, a "hybrid tourism fair,” is coming to St. Petersburg, Fla., for its first time ever from Aug. 29 to 31.