Dominican Republic Booms
The Dominican Republic reported its fifth consecutive year of growth in the tourism sector this year, capping off 2014 with 5.1 million visitors—450,000 being new tourists to the island.
Historic Landscapes & Cultural Diversity Ensure a Story for Every Flavor in Navarra, Spain
“The pincho experience, [chiquiteo], goes beyond food—it’s about friendship, getting together and sharing a conversation."
One Caribbean, Many Experiences
Each island nation of the Caribbean has its own distinct feel and unique experiential offerings for group travel.
New England’s Historic Underbelly Exposed in Southbridge
The small village of Southbridge in Massachusetts—once the optical capital of the world— is an excellent vantage point from which groups can explore authentic American history.
Japanese Culture Encourages Teambuilding in Tokyo
“Tokyo is a very unique and exciting business events destination, and we definitely see an increasing interest from the surrounding market since we started the special offers for corporate events."
5 Pensacola Festivals Offer Ready-Made Entertainment for Groups
Planning a meeting or conference to coincide with one of these Pensacola festivals provides ready-made entertainment for groups.
Dominican Republic Adventures
The 110-acre Bavaro Adventure Park combines the lush Caribbean landscape with a vast menu of adrenaline-inducing activities, located less than one mile from the coast.
United Kingdom Expands Venues, Food Scene for Groups
“The extension of the Belfast Waterfront will allow Belfast to be a front runner in attracting major medical conferences (with 1,000-plus delegates).”
Salt Lake City’s Burgeoning Food Scene Continues to Impress
“Similar to our culture, the food scene is diverse, youthful, energetic and inextricably tied to the outdoors and the bounty that comes from such proximity to a real product.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
