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El San Juan Hotel, Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria, hotel renovations

Puerto Rico’s El San Juan Hotel Is Back

Puerto Rico has big news for the meetings industry: Its iconic El San Juan Hotel is reopening on Dec. 14.
cities in Texas

2 Cities in Texas Redefine Texas Sizzle

Here's a look at the hottest happenings in two sizzling cities in Texas.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights, boardrooms, boardroom design, New Jersey, New York

5 Boardrooms Designed for Innovative Meetings

Planners can book these five innovative boardrooms from across the country or simply glean inspiration from them for future meeting designs.
food + drinks, food and beverage, F&B, cannabis, CBD, Ace Hotels,

Cannabis Is on the Menu at These 5 Hotel Restaurants

Major hotel chefs across the nation are experimenting with cannabis-infused cuisine and cocktails, even at popular meetings hotels.
AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona, new hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott

AC Hotels Debuts New Lifestyle Hotel in Phoenix’s Biltmore Area

The AC Hotels by Marriott brand brings a taste of Europe to Phoenix’s Biltmore area, with the opening of the 160-room AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore earlier this month.
America's Center Convention Complex, Explore St. Louis, St. Louis, renovation, convention center, Cervantes Convention Center, Missouri

Explore St. Louis Announces America’s Center Upgrade

Explore St. Louis announced the AC Next Gen Project, which includes plans to update and expand its America’s Center Convention Complex.
Melia Punta Cana Beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, renovations, Caribbean

Melia Brings More Adults-Only Concepts to the Dominican Republic

Meeting planners looking for more adults-only options in the Dominican Republic will appreciate that the Melia Caribe Tropical is undergoing a transformation that caters to just that.
Alila, Two Roads Hospitality, Cambodia, Indonesia, Bali

3 Experiences from Alila for Incentive Groups Escaping Winter

These three experiences from Alila will take your incentive program to the next level, with personalized excursions and over-the-top accommodations.
InterContinental San Diego, San Diego, California, new hotels

New InterContinental San Diego Enhances the City’s Meetings Mix

The recent opening of the 400-room InterContinental San Diego will help out any planners in need of more space when meeting in this sunny destination.
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Tourism Advancement Program, Miami Beach, Miami, Florida,

Miami Beach Incentivizes Cultural Events With New Grant Program

The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) announced four new grants as part of its new Tourism Advancement Program in an effort to enhance the city’s cultural tourism efforts.
Naples Grande Beach Resort, Florida, renovation, Royal Palm Ballroom, Frank Cavella

Naples Grande Beach Resort Enhances Meeting Tech & Design

The 474-room Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida debuts a transformation to its 83,000 sf of meeting space on Sept. 23.
DIY mixology, scent concierge, robot butler, hotel amenities

3 Hotel Amenities Planners Didn’t Even Know They Needed

Whether you’re looking for a certain smell, the latest F&B fad or a new technology, here are three hotel amenities that planners and their attendees didn’t even know they needed.
AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways Unveils New Ship and Enhanced Excursions

AmaWaterways announces newest and most innovative ships, as well as expanded wellness program and immersive cultural excursions.
Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia Hosts First MICE FAM Event

Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has held a MICE familiarization trip for buyers to experience the island and its attractions on behalf of their clients.