3 Great Ideas from the Top Summer Festivals
Summer festival organizers know how to build a passionately loyal following. Here are some ideas from three top events.
Laptop Ban: Your Questions Answered
Make sure attendees traveling from the affected airports are aware of the new regulations so that they arrive at the airport with electronic equipment appropriately stored in hold luggage.
“Ground Zero” Culinary Experiences Woo MGM Incentive Attendees
MGM decided to take its top sales performers on an incentive trip to get to the heart of what the entertainment company is all about: culinary experiences.
Continuing Hotel Seller’s Market Affecting Meeting Planners
Meeting planners report getting turn-downs or pressure from hotels to commit and limited hold times.
Hemingway Rum Company Brings Experiential Distillery to Key West
“Papa,” as Hemingway was known, is certainly honored throughout the space, with a swivel picture wall and replica of his Pilar boat built into the ceiling’s rafters.
Spain’s Camino de Santiago Inspires Meaning & Magic Among Groups
The eight main pilgrimage routes of Camino de Santiago cut across the country like arteries, pumping seekers into the UNESCO World Heritage city of Santiago de Compostela and its cathedral where the remains of St. James the apostle are purportedly held.
Planners Use Virtual Reality to Explore Orange County Convention Center
“atlas3D and MapSpacer created a game-changer for how planning takes place in this industry, and it’s incredibly exciting to be the first convention center in the world to offer MapSpacer.”
5 Major Developments Rocco Forte Hotels Highlighted at IMEX
Making its way into the Asian market, Rocco Forte Hotels also has plans to open a property in Shanghai next year.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco Amps Up Japanese Heritage
The new design takes on the Hotel Nikko’s Japanese heritage by creating a contemporary look inspired by the fluid lines of a traditional kimono.
Kimpton Celebrates Bike Month with Bike-Building Workshops Across Florida
The team building activity helps corporate teams practice organization, delegation and communication in addition to the mechanical skills needed to assemble the bikes—all while also supporting a good cause.
Explore Chengdu, China
Groups can take a local ferry to see the Leshan Giant Buddha, part of the Mount Amei Scenic Area that’s been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
More Twists & Turns in the All-Inclusive Concept
With experiential tourism on the rise, demand for a revised all-inclusive experience is emerging.
Chase Park Plaza Embraces Luxury in Sonesta Transition
When the 338-room hotel transitions to the Royal Sonesta brand, it will provide the same luxury accommodations that once hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Carter back in its hey day.
Groups Reach the Moon at Kennedy Space Center
Groups can get more interactive with the Cosmic Quest, a team tournament mission that encourages attendees to build Martian habitats, launch rockets and even redirect asteroids.
