Virgin Voyages to Make Clean-Energy Splash in Cruise Market
“We are excited that Sir Richard Branson and Virgin, with their focus on sustainability, have decided to become a pioneer of this technology.”
5 Hot Foodie Trends
Foodie attendees enjoy interactive cooking and prep stations and food with a nostalgic as well as an international flair.
meetL.A. Launches Virtual Travel Experience for Meeting Planners
Planners considering Los Angeles can now experience 360-degree views of more than 50 venues and locations via meetL.A.'s new virtual travel platform.
3 Casino Resort Hotels Attract Groups to Southwest Louisiana
In addition to 15,000 sf of casino space and five restaurants, Delta Downs’ main draw is its horse racing and grandstand center.
ibtm world to Honor Top Tech Innovators
Submissions for the ibtm world Technology and Innovation Watch Award are judged on innovation, completeness of concept and the value of the product to the meetings industry.
5 SoCal Dining Options Add Flavor to Events
To get a taste of Anaheim all in one space, the Packing House offers several food outlets in a massive public market similar to those in South America and Europe.
6 Cultural Experiences for Groups Meeting in Rhode Island
As a coastal state with one of the most art savvy cities in the Northeast, there is no shortage of cultural experiences for groups meeting in Rhode Island.
Silversea’s 2018 Itineraries to Offer 250 New Destinations
Attendees will sail past icebergs and glaciers while looking at penguins, seals, whales and seabirds.
Commune & Destination Hotels Become Two Roads Hospitality
The new company name draws inspiration from Robert Frost’s poem about the “road less traveled.”
Groups Combine Gourmet Food & Hiking in Germany’s Black Forest Region
Attendees can see and taste the natural herbs and berries growing in the forest—most of which have been used by locals to create natural remedies for infection, pain and sickness.
Azamara Steps up on Sustainability With WWF Partnership
Pete Pearson, WWF’s director of food waste, will speak about food-waste prevention and food recovery, helping businesses understand the intersection of agriculture and wildlife conservation.
Hotel Zephyr Uses ALICE Platform to Improve Service
ALICE essentially handles back-of-house communication in one platform, making the property’s guest services more efficient
Skype for Business to Broadcast in 40 Languages
Piggybacking its launch of Skype Translator last year, Microsoft will start to roll out its live captioning feature for meeting broadcasts in 40 languages.
5 Venues That Add Authenticity to Peruvian Meetings
What will be the first luxury sleeper train in Peru will take attendees on four- to seven-night journeys across the Peruvian Andes, visiting everything from remote villages to famous destinations such as Lake Titicaca and Cusco.
