Culture

5 Ways Groups Can Explore JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

Built on the grounds of the 16th century San Agustin Convent, the hotel offers a combination of historic tours and ancient ceremonies mixed with contemporary cooking lessons and photography workshops.
Sioux Falls, meeting planning

Discover: Sioux Falls’ SculptureWalk

The falls from which Sioux Falls got its name are this city’s top outdoor attraction, but there are other lesser-known ways to see South Dakota’s largest city
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

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.
Hawaii meetings, corporate meeting planning

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.
Sonoran Desert, Sonoran Desert, Photo Courtesy of Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

5 Scottsdale Resorts with Southwestern Flair

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Fairmont Scottsdale Princess: Grab a beer from the beer donkey or beverage burro that can play host at events held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The live donkey (or burro in Spanish) holds a...
Hacienda Sarampampa

4 Local Experiences Usher Groups Through Time at the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

“We wanted to develop programming that allows groups to experience the destination as its ancestors did and as some locals still do, making them feel like they are a part of it and not just spectators.”

Tweaks on Old Traditions Innovate Mexico Meetings

Innovation has its own rhythm in Mexico. Tweaks on time-tested traditions—from ancient cooking techniques to tea baths—make local experiences and customs new again for Mexico meetings.
Innovative Event Spaces, Rijkmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, corporate event planning

5 New & Innovative Event Spaces for 2015

A round-up of innovative event spaces and experiential meetings ideas ranging from traditional tea ceremonies and Korean theater at the Madang Gardens at the Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Hotel, South Korea, to Amsterdam's historic and painstakingly renovated Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands.
Vasa Museum Stockholm

Authentic & Eccentric Experiences in Sweden

Sweden boasts 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites while also being a mecca for avant-garde fashion and sustainable design.
Stockholm, Sweden, corporate event

Old World Design Meets Modern Style in Stockholm

Brewery Conference Center (Munchenbryggeriet) was originally a brewery that began operations in 1857. This historic venue has been a conference center since the 1970s.

4 Dining Apps for a Hyperlocal Group Experience

Meeting planners can organize their attendees to dine in people’s homes in more than 150 cities around the world.
Santa Fe meetings, meeting planning

Planner’s Pick: Art & Science in Santa Fe

Meeting in art-centric Santa Fe, N.M., might seem out of character for a group of neurotrauma scientists, but the city offered the perfect balance of right- and left-brain activities for attendees.
voluntourism, Fathom

Cuba Voluntourism

As one of the fastest growing trends in travel, voluntourism, or social impact travel, has become a viable option for groups seeking immersive, hyperlocal experiences in exotic destinations.
The Carolina Inn

Chapel Hill: Unabashedly Historic

“Chapel Hill has quickly emerged as a popular choice for small- to medium-sized meetings up to 300 because it is one of the few destinations that offer small town charm with big city flair.”