Rio de Janeiro a Dramatic Backdrop for Incentives
The 245-room JW Marriott Hotel has one of the best locations in Rio de Janeiro, with rooms overlooking the crescent-shaped Copacabana Beach.
Groups Experience Local Immersion at Starwood’s Hawaii Properties
At the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, attendees can participate in the Hui Ho’ala, a Hawaiian ceremony dedicated to the renewal of the mind, body and spirit.
Experience Great Barrier Reef at Night, Visit Historic Manors in Australia
“We are really excited about this new venue, which will firmly place the Southern Highlands as a serious conferencing option and a premier function space for events and functions.”
Groups Explore Costa Rican Nature, Culture at Westin, Playa Conchal
"Guests can enjoy the beautiful vegetation of the native forests of Costa Rica, and watch the animals that live inside the reserve such as iguanas, monkeys, coatis and several birds."
5 Critical Changes MGM Made to Its Sales Incentive Program
MGM Resorts International Director of Sales Mike Dominguez saw that the sales incentive program that was intended to incentivize his team wasn't working—so he revamped it.
Authentic Caribbean Buy Out
"For an authentic Caribbean experience, you can buy out a beach bar such as Johnno’s and have your DMC set up beach chairs, a volleyball net, snorkel equipment and beach games on what would otherwise be a deserted beach."
3 Takeaways from the Incentive Research Foundation’s Education Invitational
Last month, the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) held its 24th Annual Education Invitational conference in Maui, Hawaii, and wowed over 200 incentive planners.
U.S. Virgin Islands’ Cultural & Recreational Activities Abound for Groups
On St. Thomas, groups can stay at Bluebeard’s Castle Resort, a historic property that dates back to the 1600’s when pirates were in their heyday.
Find Your Perfect Beach in South Walton
Indulge in South Walton's renowned Gulf-to-Table culinary scene, golf at one of its full-service resorts—there's so much to do and see in addition to the beach.
Creative Teambuilding at the Westin Savannah
"We offer a wide variety of teambuilding activities and work hand in hand with meeting planners to work these activities into their event schedules at the best possible time to have the most impact for the attendees."
Palace Resorts Presents the Awe-Inclusive Meeting
With locations in Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres, as well as a brand-new resort on the longest stretch of private beach in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Palace's award-winning properties are one of a kind.
Starwood Chefs Create Innovative Cuisine with Distinct Island Flair
At The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, some of the same signature dishes available at Azure Restaurant are being incorporated into a new Azure Banquets Menu that can be served to larger groups.
Laid-Back Caribbean Incentives
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.
3 Planning Ideas for Getting Creative in the Florida Keys & Beyond
Florida's sprawling coastlines offer countless ready-made planning ideas for groups that want to brainstorm while soaking up the sun with their feet in the sand.
