Destinations

Destinations

Singapore PCOs Sound Off

A unique blend of heritage and modernity, Singapore offers a multitude of experiences for MICE and business travelers. Here is a look at some of the most hyperlocal options available, from the perspectives of three local PCOs.
Seine River

Off-Paris Seine Brings Floating-Hotel Concept to Paris

Off-Paris Seine will be housed in a converted catamaran—ideal for small groups looking for a quirky way to experience the City of Lights.
Independence Hall

Philadelphia Becomes First World Heritage City in U.S.

The city qualified because Independence Hall, the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hotel Van Zandt, corporate meeting planning

Plan a Music Meeting at Austin’s New Hotel Van Zandt

Bucherie works with meeting planners to create their own playlists for the meeting rooms, customizing different soundtracks for different areas and even different times throughout the day.
Los Angeles, LA

New Web Site for Turnkey LA Meetings

A new web site puts all the tools planners need for a stress-free meeting at their fingertips.

Surprising Istanbul

“Combined with Istanbul’s historic venues, palaces, museums, bazaars, cisterns, design venues and more, [the city] offers meeting planners a variety of remarkable options to create truly outstanding events."
Alamodome

San Antonio’s Alamodome Retrofit to Attract Large-Scale Events

“Aside from benefiting San Antonio’s overall meetings package, the Alamodome enhancements are vital to maintaining and growing San Antonio’s ability to host sporting events such as the Valero Alamo Bowl and U.S. Army All American Bowl.”
Cvent's London infographic, Photo Credit: Cvent Inc.

Cvent Announces Top 25 European Cities for Meetings

"Destinations and venues are working in tandem to be more attractive to event organizers to retain and grow group business, which is an important economic driver and often generates more profitable revenue for venues."
Mandarin Oriental, corporate meeting planning

Boca Raton Readies for New Mandarin Oriental

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced plans to open a 158-room hotel in downtown Boca Raton in 2017, marking its second South Florida property.

Attendees Meet Amidst Beluga Whales at Georgia Aquarium

"The aquarium provides a location that is outside of the normal meeting venue with an alternate experience and scenery of ocean life.”
Marriott New York East Side

A Hidden Gem on New York’s East Side

Fashionable Lexington Avenue offers the feeling of an exclusive, upscale city neighborhood yet it is just a short walk from major attractions such as Fifth Avenue shopping.
Seminole County, corporate event planning

Discover: Airboat Tours in Seminole County

Groups visiting Seminole County should have some serious nature immersion on the agenda.
21c Museum Hotel, corporate meeting planning

Discover: 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Downtown Durham got a lot hipper this year with the opening of the 21c Museum Hotel.
Hawaii, corporate meetings

10 Ways to Explore Hawaii’s Aloha Spirit

Cultural experiences in Hawaii revolve around values of aloha spirit, or connecting with and manifesting the highest aspects of mind, body and spirit.