5 Takeaways from Dominican Republic’s 2016 DATE Conference
Simon Suarez, president of Asonashores, the Dominican Republic’s hotel and tourism association, says that the private sector continues to encourage the development of a convention center in Santo Domingo.
Drive a Lamborghini at Vegas’ Latest SPEEDVEGAS Attraction
At SPEEDVEGAS, attendees will get the opportunity to choose a sports car—a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2, for instance—from the complex’s multimillion-dollar collection of cars.
Wilderness & Wonder Characterize Ozarks Meetings
There's way more for meeting and incentive groups than just picturesque views and whiffs of nostalgia in Branson's hills.
New Warner Bros. World Harnesses Abu Dhabi’s Heritage-Filled Thunder
Abu Dhabi’s old-world hospitality and heritage-inspired experiences are getting eclipsed as of late by a massive theme park that is taking shape on Yas Island.
Cape Cod Snags Its First Five-Star Resort
See which resort became Cape Cod’s five-star first this year, one of six new hotels (there are 75 in all) in the US to gain the accolade.
Dubai’s Floating Seahorse Villas Are Bobbing Away in the Arabian Gulf
A technologically advanced marine-style wonderland is taking shape off the coast of Dubai in the Arabian Gulf.
Urban Attractions Meet Wilderness Adventures in Sweden
To embrace the area’s wintry culture even more, groups can watch an Ice Music Concert in a venue that is essentially a giant igloo made of ice and snow.
Turn Your Meeting Break into an F&B Experience
Hotels from Puerto Rico to Costa Rica are offering a fresh take on F&B for their breaks.
4 Glow-in-the-Dark Experiences to Light Up an Event
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort, located on 1,100 acres of tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, lights up its La Iguana Golf Course with multicolored glowing lights for attendees to play well into the night.
Gluten-Free & Other Popular Planner Requests
Planners are partnering with local restaurants and culinary suppliers, such artisanal purveyors, whiskey distilleries or craft breweries.
3 New ‘Sweet’ Kimpton Experiences for NYC Events
Not only does the suite feature a curated contemporary art collection, it also has a private 2,200-sf terrace that meeting planners can use for an outdoor reception, private yoga class or as a spot to encourage attendees to take photos.
5 Hyperlocal Abu Dhabi Festivals for 2016 Incentives
Race car enthusiasts won’t want to miss the eighth annual Formula 1, considered to be one of the biggest events in the Middle East.
5 Tips for Summer Outings
A recent trend toward evening picnics held from 5 to 9 p.m. is a good choice for a variety of reasons, including cooler weather and lower costs.
Danube Cruise Lends Exclusivity to Dealer Incentive
But with ports in in Budapest, Vienna, Melk and Slovakia, “This experience introduced the group to a world they would have never seen on their own.”


















