North America

North America

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.
Embassy Row Hotel

Embassy Row Hotel Engages Local D.C. Community

The hotel introduces a new restaurant concept — Station Kitchen & Cocktails — which is created to offer attendees and locals an engaging social experience.
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Destination Meeting Trends at Hilton San Francisco Union Square

"I think all planners and attendees value more information about the destination."
Marco Island, Naples, Everglades, Florida

Abundant Eco Experiences in Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades

Groups visiting Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades looking beyond the beach to incorporate educational activities and eco experiences.
Uber Starwood

Starwood & Uber Partner to Bring Planners Starpoints

“The great thing about this deep partnership is the ability for registered members—including planners—to earn any time they take Uber.”
Sanibel, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Fort Myers

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Sets the Stage for Wellness

A combination of beautiful year-round weather and stunning facilities at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point create the ideal backdrop for fitness as well as rejuvenation.
Sanibel Harbour, Florida, Lee County

Meetings Are a Breeze in Southwest Florida

  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in Southwest Florida has been providing a nurturing environment for creativity, team building and inspiration for centuries, and the destination continues to motivate with its perpetual sunshine,...
COBO Center Detroit

Q&A: How Detroit Meetings Are Coming Back Strong

Detroit more than doubled its hotel night bookings for meeting delegates in 2014 over 2013.
Virgin Hotel Chicago, meeting planning, corporate meeting planning

Virgin Hotels Launches in Chicago

Chicago’s beloved Old Dearborn Bank Building got a second wind this past year when Virgin Hotels began converting the national landmark building into its first hotel.