Destinations

Destinations

Radisson Blu Dubai, Dubai, Middle East, new hotels, new resorts

5 Top-Notch Properties Opening in Dubai in 2018

Just like every year in Dubai’s tourism and hospitality market, there’s almost too many property openings to count, so here’s a mix of five hotels and resorts that groups will want to check out.
GDPR, meetings

5 Things You Need to Know About GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a new data protection law in the EU, does into effect May 25. What does it mean for you?
Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, California, Northern California, hotel renovations

An Inside Look at Monterey’s New Digs

Both the Portola Hotel & Spa and adjacent Monterey Conference Center embarked on major overhauls that have completely revamped the meetings scene in Monterey, Calif.
Eastwind Hotel & Bar, wellness, New York, Catskill Mountains, Catskills, nature

Eastwind Hotel Inspires Incentive Retreats to the Catskills

The new Eastwind Bar & Hotel oozes with earthy charm so revitalizing that attendees may leave citing transcendentalist quotes of their own.
Interno restaurant, Conrad Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia, Latin America, CSR, new hotel

At Conrad Cartagena Groups Dine in Prison—and Like It

A partnership between the Conrad Cartagena and Interno restaurant urges attendees to take a step inside the San Diego’s Women Prison for an unexpected meal.
Panama, Panama, City, Central America, new hotel, new resort, Santa Maria a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort

Authentic Panamanian Design Permeates Marriott’s New Panama City Hotel

The 182-room Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort debuted on Feb. 22 as one of Marriott’s newest Luxury Collection properties.
Unscripted Tulum, Mexico, Belize, Dream Hotel Group, Latin America, Central America, new hotels

Dream Hotel Group Expands to Mexico & Belize

Dream Hotel Group is venturing south, with plans to open three new hotels in Mexico and Central America: Unscripted Tulum, Unscripted Belize and Dream Belize.

Top Picks: The Possibilities Broaden for Daytona Beach Meetings & Incentives

A nearly $2 billion investment into its racing heritage, oceanfront location and arts scene is adding new dimensions to Daytona meetings & incentives.

An Artful & Rejuvenating Experience Across Two Denver Resorts

A recent destination experience introduced us to more than a few artful surprises across two Denver resorts.
Azamara, meetings

4 New Cruise Ships That Will Shine in 2018

2018's new cruise ships are bigger and better, with more varied amenities and excursions. Here are 4 that should be on meeting planners' radars.
Carneros Resort and Spa, Napa, Napa Valley, wellness, spa, California

3 California Spa Properties for Wellness & Wine Incentives

Groups in search of that California zen everyone’s talking about can find wellness programming (and wine!) at these three spa properties.
ME Sitges Terramar, Melia, Sitges, Spain, Europe, new hotel, luxury, beach

New Melia Hotel Brings Sitges, Spain into the Meetings Spotlight

The opening of Melia's ME Sitges Terramar earlier this month is shining a spotlight on Sitges, Spain as a meetings destination.
Waikiki Beach, beach, Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel, Hawaii, Oahu, hotel renovations

Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel Plays Off Waikiki Beach Location in Refresh

Located just 300 steps from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, the 315-room Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel carries on its traditions in its latest $35 million renovation.
Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Florida Keys, Florida, Hurricane Irma, hotel renovation

Florida Keys’ Cheeca Lodge Reopens with Fresh Look

The Florida Keys is ready for groups again, with several resorts reopening this year, including the 214-room Cheeca Lodge & Spa located in Islamorada.