Destinations

Destinations

hotel seller's market, meeting

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, Rum Distillery & Experience Center, Papa's Pilar, Key West, Florida, Ernest Hemingway

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.
Orange County Convention Center, Florida, Orlando, virtual reality, technology

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.”
The Balmoral, Rocco Forte Hotels, IMEX in Frankfurt, hotel renovations, hotel openings, Assila Hotel

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, San Francisco, California, Northern California, renovation

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 Hotels, bike-building, team building, bike building, Florida, Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, Kimpton Vero Beach & Spa, Kimpton Hotel Zamora

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.
Sichuan, Pacific World, China, Chengdu, Leshan Giant Buddha,

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, Royal Sonesta, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, St. Louis, Missouri

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.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, space, space exploration, Florida, Cape Canavarel

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.

Be Remembered: Brand the Dallas Skyline

Bold and brilliant, Omni Dallas Hotel can give recognition your brand craves–in lights.
Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Florida, Club Med, fitness, all-inclusive, wellness

Club Med Sandpiper Bay Brings the Pros to You

Experts include Gabe Jaramillo, who has trained tennis pros such as Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.
Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia, convention center, expansion

Adelaide Convention Centre

Nine years in the making, the last phase of the convention center’s $297 million expansion will not only help the city attract larger events but also revitalize its Riverbank precinct.