Destinations

For incentive groups with discerning tastes, the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, the brand's first property in Mexico, is an option. Formerly the Resort at Pedregal, the newly-branded property sits on a 24-acre site at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.

Barcelo Maya Arena, the largest convention center and meetings inventory in Riviera Maya, will open this December alongside the new adults-only, all-inclusive Barcelo Maya Riviera. 

The $125m Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel is set to open in 2020 and will offer more than 20,000 sf of dedicated meeting space, including a 10,000-sf ballroom.

Banyan Tree Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya has debuted its new 10,358-sf indoor-outdoor event space MK Blue to mark its 10th anniversary this year.

The Colosseum at Caesars Palace has unveiled a new state-of-the-art sound system, moving light fixtures, and a high-definition LED video wall.

Haven Riviera Cancun announces plans for a new 25,000-sf convention center scheduled to open Fall 2020 plus 105 additional suites.

The 20th anniversary West Wing-themed meetings program at the Jefferson hotel in Washington, DC has  launched.

Hyatt Regency Tamaya offers an array of venues and activities for groups.

A new type of resort is coming to Las Vegas that meeting and incentive groups may find particularly appealing. The Majestic Las Vegas has received unanimous approval by the Clark County Commissioners, with construction scheduled to commence in May of 2020 with an early 2023 opening date.

No matter whether incentive groups want to dine alfresco under the Brandenburg Gate, bake their own gingerbread, or visit a world-class vineyard, Germany has incentives to wow everyone.

Beaches, unbridled nature, constant sunshine: Perth in Western Australia has all the components in place to dazzle incentive groups.

South Korea: the juxtaposition of serene Buddhist temples and the most mind-blowing technological advances. Where K-pop culture and ancient traditions coexist. Where the Korean War has been the defining event.

New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas are the top North American markets that meeting planners intend to use in the next two years, according to STR‘s 2019 DestinationMAP, a comprehensive study of meeting planners and the meetings market in North America.

Smaller regional meetings in less expensive cities are de rigueur today, and as a result, mid-size cities with walkable layouts and unique, authentic experiences are coming on strong. Montclair, NJ is one such city.