Culture

solar eclipse, The Great American Eclipse, St. Joseph, Portland, Oregon, Columbia, South Carolina, Kansas City

Top 5 Places for Attendees to Watch the Solar Eclipse

While the solar eclipse will be visible from almost anywhere in the country, here are the top five places for groups to get the best views of this historic event.
Viking Cruises, Sun Valley, Idaho, ballet, Los Angeles Philharmonic, cultural cruises, meeting cruises, river cruises

Viking Cruises Gets Even More Cultural With New U.S. Partnerships

Ballet experiences are available onboard Viking’s ocean and river cruises, especially ones throughout Russia.
The Restoration, Charleston, South Carolina, cultural meetings, executive retreats

The Restoration Hotel Carefully Curates Southern Charm

Attendees can embrace history by renting a classic car such as a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible.
Turtle Island, Fiji, transformational travel, experiential travel

Groups Experience Transformational Travel on Turtle Island

One property that recently underwent a renovation and rebranded itself as a transformational travel destination is Turtle Island in Fiji.
USVI

Exotic Yet Familiar Meetings In the USVI

The USVI commissioner of tourism, Beverly Nicholson Doty, was in Fort Lauderdale last week to promote the destination to meeting planners in Florida.
Groups visiting the US Virgin Islands

4 Culinary Adventures for Groups Visiting the US Virgin Islands

Experience all the flavors of the US Virgin Islands by choosing St. Thomas or St. Croix for your next meeting or event.
Meetings in Albany

New Convention Center Puts Spotlight on Meetings in Albany

Meetings in Albany are firmly on the map with the opening of the new Albany Capital Center just steps from the New York State Capitol.

Must-See South Korea

With its royal palaces, centuries-old Buddhist temples and traditional hanok villages, it’s not hard for groups coming to South Korea to quickly soak up the country’s vibrant culture. But this isn't the whole shebang.

Explore Vegas Beyond Gaming in These 3 Adventures

A treasure trove of cultural, artsy and adrenaline-filled experiences await groups beyond Vegas’ gaming scene.

Turn Your Event Into a Comic Book With These 5 Ideas

Patty Jenkins just became the highest grossing female director in Hollywood history for “Wonder Woman.” And you can jump on the bandwagon.

The “Year of Literary Heroes” is Underway in Britain (and What This Means for...

The “Year of Literary Heroes” is underway in Britain in recognition of the country's most treasured writers.

San Antonio’s River Walk Gets Even More Appealing to Planners

See how San Antonio's River Walk is getting even more appealing to planners.
festivals, meetings

3 Great Ideas from the Top Summer Festivals

Summer festival organizers know how to build a passionately loyal following. Here are some ideas from three top events.

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.