North America

North America

Nashville, JW Marriott

Nashville’s Hotel Scene Sizzles

The new lifestyle hotel brand by billionaire British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson will make Nashville the site of its third property, the Virgin Hotel Nashville, on Music Row.
Lake Tahoe, Hard Rock Hotel Lake Tahoe

Hard Rock Breathes Fresh Energy Into Tahoe’s South Shore

The buzz along Lake Tahoe’s South Shore since early 2015 has been the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Grupo Posadas

Grupo Posadas Expands Into U.S. Market

Mexico’s largest hotel operator has embarked on its first international expansion with five properties set for Miami, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago beginning in 2017.
IPEC Las Vegas

IPEC Las Vegas Provides Distractions-Free Venue

“IPEC Las Vegas is unique because it is deliberately not located in the center of the bustling Las Vegas Strip—yet it is located very near McCarran International Airport."

5 Pensacola Festivals Offer Ready-Made Entertainment for Groups

Planning a meeting or conference to coincide with one of these Pensacola festivals provides ready-made entertainment for groups.
Paint the Night Parade, Disneyland

Disney’s WEC Event Highlights Morimoto Magic

Several dishes highlighting some of the new restaurants were served at the event, including ones crafted by Chef Morimoto for his menu at the soon-to-debut Morimoto Asia.
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Loews Sapphire Falls resort: More Hotels. More Meeting Space. More Epic.

The Caribbean-inspired Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will be Universal Orlando® Resort’s fifth on-site hotel when it opens in 2016.
Airbnb partners with San Francisco

We Called It! Airbnb Moves into Mainstream Hospitality

San Francisco has become the first US city to forge a partnership with home rental service provider Airbnb.
The Ranch 4.0 at Four Seasons Westlake Village

The Ranch 4.0 Jumpstarts Attendee Wellness in Malibu

"“The greatest benefit is the group bonding experience that happens through being challenged during participation a rigorous fitness or wellness regime."
Southbridge

New England’s Historic Underbelly Exposed in Southbridge

The small village of Southbridge in Massachusetts—once the optical capital of the world— is an excellent vantage point from which groups can explore authentic American history.
Brooklyn Bowl

LINQ Hotel Adds Innovative Meeting Options to Vegas Strip

“While there are nightlife options that can be rented for groups that overlook the Strip, the Vortex is the only space dedicated solely for meetings and events that offers this fantastic view and experience.”
Klima, Miami Beach, meeting planning

Miami Beach’s Klima Offers Groups a Taste of Barcelona

Corporate groups seeking a sophisticated dining experience will not be disappointed in Klima, a trendy restaurant and bar that debuted earlier this year in Miami Beach.
Borgata Festival Park

Atlantic City’s Non-Gaming Shift Geared Towards Groups

“The conference center really highlights the shift of what Atlantic City is going through, adding attractions and products that bring in non-gaming revenue.”
Washington, meeting planners

Offbeat Venues & Historic Charm Win Over Attendees in Washington, D.C.

Planning off-sites at atypical Washington, D.C., venues can be a bold move in a city known for its famous federal museums and art galleries.