Austin’s Music & Art Culture Keeps the City Weird After All These Years
A new influx of hotels in Austin is making the city a serious hub for meetings.
Groups Meeting in Memphis Find Wilderness Adventures Indoors
The venue is perfect for groups looking for a camping experience without having to rough it—at all.
Hilton Chicago Celebrates 90th Year with Meeting Deal
Simply walking the property’s grounds, featuring the original 1927 Czechoslovakian crystal chandeliers and Fresco-style oil paintings, takes attendees back to a bygone era.
Wilmington’s New Riverfront Evolves for Meetings
New hotels, restaurants, retail, an event pier, marina and riverfront park will help redefine the city’s River District, connected by an about two-mile scenic Riverwalk.
Recharge in U.S Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to attract groups with its ever-so-cool combination of beauty, relaxation and business.
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.
