North America

North America

Miami Groups Get it in Gear: Q&A with Greater Miami CVB

More than 30 percent of planners are placing an emphasis on wellness in meetings and events and expecting it as a basic tenant.
historic venues

Asilomar Offers Historic Venues by the Sea

The Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds combines the scenic beauty of the Northern California coastline with distinctive architecture and historic venues.
Las Vegas Global Business District

Las Vegas Global Business District Project Moves Forward

"We are developing the convention center of the future that will feature latest in technology, transportation and sustainability.”
Monarch Beach Golf Links

Monarch Beach Golf Links Introduces Teambuilding Packages

"This provides these special programs the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the game of golf while cultivating relationships amongst their colleagues.”
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Magical Meetings in Diagon Alley

And don’t think just any word or wand waving will do. As my group learned, spell work is taken very seriously in Diagon.
San Francisco meetings, meeting planning, corporate meeting planning

Drinks on San Francisco’s Famous Hilltop

San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood caters to a bygone era with swanky cocktail bars and restaurants.
Cleveland meetings, corporate meetings, meeting planning

Cleveland’s Celebrity Chefs After 5

Cleveland’s restaurant scene continues to expand as the city’s celebrity chefs become more and more noteworthy nationwide.
Mardi Gras World

Mardi Gras World Celebrates New Orleans Lifestyle

For arrivals, the staff can set up entire street parades to transport guests instead of using traditional coaches.
Starlab lobby

Starwood’s New Starlab Encourages Brand Innovation

"Starlab isn’t necessarily changing our meetings business, but it is changing the way we have business meetings."
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Why Education Meetings Are Attracted to Grand Rapids, Michigan

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel offers unmatched flexibility with two sister hotels and huge meeting space.

Wild Dunes Resort Adds Epic Adventure to South Carolina Meetings

Prepare to be wooed by the sprawling beauty and fascinating eco adventures offered by South Carolina’s Wild Dunes Resort, located on the Isle of Palms.
Florida culinary, Plantation on Crystal River, meeting planning

Florida’s Culinary Trends in 5 Hotels

It's a best kept secret that Florida's culinary scene is about as hot as its beaches. The Sunshine State has again kept pace with the National Restaurant Association's top culinary trends, many taking root in local hotels and resorts.

Wellness in the Woods at Blackberry Farm

Deep within Eastern Tennessee’s Smoky Mountain foothills, a new wellness initiative is bringing groups together in an unusually intimate way.
Marriott get teleported, meeting planning, corporate meeting planning

Top 4 Marriott Innovations You May Have Missed in 2014

Since launching the crowd-cooperative "Travel Brilliantly" campaign in 2013, Marriott has developed quite a few innovations, many making their way from the brand's Underground Innovation Lab last year.