Experiences

Despite making up roughly 60 percent of the hospitality workforce, inequality still runs rampant for many women in travel and tourism. Although easily claiming roles as travel agents, tour operators and meeting and event planners, the glass ceiling becomes increasingly visible at the managerial level, a statistic that Accor is doing its part to change.

The restaurant has twice now brought cars into the space for an event hosted in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show.

"Trains are unique. There is something special about them that makes you feel young and playful, and our train also has the added facet of luxury."

"“An example of our customization would be our creative coffee breaks between meetings — from an espresso cart and popcorn machine to making individual-serving vegetable smoothies."

Indulge in South Walton's renowned Gulf-to-Table culinary scene, golf at one of its full-service resorts—there's so much to do and see in addition to the beach.

The renovation will celebrate the hotel’s setting in what has surely become the city’s hippest borough.

"The new series is advantageous for corporate groups who might want to take advantage of this programming as each retreat is complete with teambuilding exercises, interactive workshops and group workouts that offer a quick and beneficial break from business."

“We are very flexible in catering to a group’s spa needs. We can organize spa sessions including chair massages, hand massages, quick make-up touch-ups for women or facials for men."

The "Beyond the Boardroom" program is a new locally and eco-inspired roster of teambuilding activities.

"We must go beyond simply accepting equal opportunity; rather, we must value and embrace diversity as a strategic competitive advantage."

For a more cultural experience, a longboat ride up the Lemanak River will take attendees to Ngemah Longhouse, where they will meet members of the entire village under one roof.

Columbia is promoting the entire destination experience to meeting planners now, versus just the meeting facilities.

For events where there is a lot of learning and buzz, creating an event hashtag makes sense. For others, it might not.

Google is building a new HQ in the West Loop, spurring the development of a bunch of cool new venues.