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New York Transforms Phone Booths into Free WiFi Spots

Instead of doing away with payphones completely, the city is transforming its outdated phone booths into at least 7,500 planned hotspots that will offer fast and free Wi-Fi service.
Indian Wells Golf Resort, Greater Palm Springs, book an event in Greater Palm Springs, corporate event planning

See What’s New in Greater Palm Springs for 2016

Run down of the latest Greater Palm Springs developments for planners throughout 2016.
Creekside Dining L Auberge de Sedona

4 Corporate Retreats for 2016 (slideshow)

The following corporate retreats for 2016 offer a unique opportunity to pamper and invigorate teams—from wellness in the woods to lavish historic haunts.

See Why Sports Planners Are Flocking to Myrtle Beach

This past March, the Myrtle Beach Sports Center opened its doors for the first time and with it the realm of possibility for sports event planners.
Mackinac Island, Grand Hotel, corporate retreats, incentives

Mackinac Island Meetings Inspire a Sense of Occasion

Bygone era backdrops and activities on Mackinac Island inject meetings with a sense of occasion.
Kimpton, meeting planning, hotel monaco, taconic hotel

Kimpton’s Ambition Grows Following Acquisition by IHG

While it’s yet to be determined what affects IHG’s acquisition of Kimpton in late 2015 will have on group programming, Kimpton remains a big player in the boutique hotel segment.
Black Sands Brewery

5 San Francisco Breweries for Tasting Events

Local Brewing Co. brings the production and brewpub experiences together so that customers can provide feedback to the brewers and even ask questions about the beer they’re drinking.
New York City, meetings, Javits

Javits Center to Expand

The proposal will take the total space from 2.1 million square feet to 3.3 million sf and grow the number of room nights by 200,000.
ARIA Resort & Casino

In-Room Tablets Enhance Interactivity at ARIA

“This installation is the industry's largest and, together, Crave and ARIA are setting new standards in world-class guest service."
Aerial yoga at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Top 5 Fitness Meetings Options for 2016

Any attendee can unleash their inner child during one of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess’ HoopFit classes.
Resorts World Las Vegas

Resorts World Las Vegas to Feature Chinese-Themed Attractions

“Las Vegas is known for its world-renowned resorts, and the Genting Group looks forward to being a part of the city’s continued growth by creating a huge national and international draw with this Chinese-themed, world-class resort.”
UCLA Conference Center

UCLA to Debut New Conference Center in Summer 2016

Not only will the conference center feature floor-to-ceiling windows in almost every meeting room, it will be anchored by a multipurpose conference hall with seating for up to 750 attendees.

It’s time to get reacquainted with Los Angeles.

L.A. boasts a collection of distinct neighborhoods, each telling a unique story.
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago to Undergo Renovations

“From adding the Club Lounge to refashioning guest suites, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will be premier choice hotel on Michigan Avenue.”