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."
Dynamic Venues and Group Options Spark Creativity at Hard Rock Punta Cana
A walk down memory lane to the tune of John Lennon’s “Imagine” and a friendly staff that seemed to genuinely enjoy taking care of their guests. This hallmarked our introduction to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, which along with its plethora of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia, dazzles in meeting and incentive possibilities.
Unexpected Panama
Adventurous Groups Meet Panama's Unexpected Side via Panama’s unique and sometimes overlooked cultural experiences.
Hyperlocal Experiences Enhance St. Thomas Meetings
"With air transportation costs taking an ever-increasing bite out of program budgets, those Caribbean islands with the best air lift tend to capture the majority of the group incentive business."
Natural & Man-Made Marvels Reveal Ingenuity of Art & Ice in Sweden
"We make something out of frozen water, and after a few months, it melts back to its former state, rejoining the river from where it came.”
Holland America Line’s Maasdam Captures Multigenerational Travelers
A surprisingly lively vibe characterized the atmosphere on Holland America’s MS Maasdam during my recent sail on the week long Canada-New England itinerary.
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...
Video Interview: Darren Green Talks LA’s Downtown Renaissance
Darren Green, senior VP of sales for the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, discusses LA's downtown renaissance.
Approachable Luxury in Monaco
At the Michelin-starred Blue Bay, Chef Marcel Ravin can be found out on the floor chatting it up with diners.
Inside Detroit’s Downtown Renaissance
The American Society for Association Executives (ASAE) rolled into Detroit last month to find a city in the midst of a restoration that is worthy of its storied 314-year history of innovation.
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.
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."
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.
Discovering the Crossroads Between Food, Culture & History in Puerto Rico
Discovering the Crossroads between food, culture & history in Puerto Rico.