Destinations

Thousands attended Meetings Africa 16, a high-energy trade show held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg this past February. Exhibitors came from South Africa and 15 other countries, all under the banner, “Advancing Africa Together.” Here’s a sample of what had meeting and event planners buzzing.

Attendees who are Marriott Rewards Members will get exclusive access to intimate #WithTheBand moments at the hotel.

From rock climbing and mountainside yoga to designing dream catchers, groups get in on the wellness and wonder of Arizona meetings.

Kyoto incentive experiences explore the city’s rich cultural heritage through droves of artistic, culinary and nature-inspired traditions.

Natural hot springs and and array of wellness experiences create a soulful sanctuary for New Mexico incentive groups

Spring doesn’t really get more fragrant than in Monaco, where an abundance of gardens create opportunity for elaborate, color-swept events.

Three fun yet laid-back locations for Caribbean incentives--from glamping on the beach in the British Virgin Islands to shipwreck diving in the Caymans.

Tech companies continue to raise the meetings and events industry bar, with DJs spinning contemporary beats, eclectic venues providing artsy backdrops and artisanal F&B menus becoming industry standard now. The Tableau Software event in Seattle last May was no exception.

Three, 60-foot stainless steel figures of the Unity sculpture will greet attendees at the hotel entrance, while a 7-foot-tall Cinderella Shoe will provide whimsy in the property’s retail promenade.

Launched in 2015, the partnership between the Banyan Tree Macau and local nonprofit Fuhong Society of Macau encourages at least 30 attendees to visit the Fuhong Society of Macau to tour its training facilities and provide lunch services to the mentally handicapped.

Attendees can hop in a French 2 CV car and cruise through the Pays d’Auge area, visiting villages such as Calvados along the way to enjoy the quintessential pastoral landscapes of Normandy with orchards in the backdrop.

The all-inclusive resort—open May through September—brings glamping to a whole new level with 20 “tents” available for groups.

“The new developments at Belfast Waterfront perfectly meet the requirements of our International Surgical Congress."

“Paired with our 4.0 program, guests leave with a renewed body and mind along with a personally tailored health and fitness program to support a vibrantly active and healthy lifestyle.”