Airline Technologies Continue to Reinvent Air Travel
While still very much in the development phase, Alaska Airlines is testing a machine at the Mineta San Jose International Airport in California that will scan the eyes and fingerprints of customers in lieu of using a boarding pass.
Culturally Infused Oceanfront Venues Abound in Starwood’s Hawaii Portfolio
The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort—aka the Pink Palace—has stood the test of time since opening in 1927 on Oahu’s Waikiki Beach.
Princess Cruises Taps Local Experts to Educate Guests
“Our goal is to provide groups with transformative moments designed to inspire them to discover the world and themselves."
See How Florida’s Hotel & Tourism Industry Rose to Meet Hurricane Matthew
See how Florida's hotel & tourism industry rose to meet Hurricane Matthew with a number of innovative corporate social responsibility programs.
California’s Serene Monterey Peninsula: Take Two
Off-roading across 80 acres of hills, woods, rocks, sand traps and other real-world obstacles is an adrenaline rush many would not expect from California’s serene Monterey Peninsula.
5 Chicago Cubs Tips for Lifting the Curse of Underperforming Events
Even just a quick five-minute neck rub can get attendees back on the field and achieving their best in no time.
Q&A: How Detroit Meetings Are Coming Back Strong
Detroit more than doubled its hotel night bookings for meeting delegates in 2014 over 2013.
Gluten-Free & Other Popular Planner Requests
Planners are partnering with local restaurants and culinary suppliers, such artisanal purveyors, whiskey distilleries or craft breweries.
Incentives to Visit America’s Paradise: The USVI
The USVI is offering an incentive program for meeting and incentive planners who plan events at choice USVI resorts during 2015 called “Procrastination Pays Off.”
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.
6 New & Novel Meeting Apps
Among the latest meeting apps is one that lets attendees enter their interests and, when an individual of like interest comes within range, they receive a pop-up notification with the person’s picture and interest areas.
Palms Hotel Entices Groups with Wellness & Sustainability Initiatives
“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."
Embracing the Past Leads to a Highly Eclectic Meetings & Events Scene in Birmingham
"Every night of the week, the city hums with live music—live theatre, symphony performances and other entertainment fill the evening hours.”
New Convention Center Puts Spotlight on Meetings in Albany
Meetings in Albany are firmly on the map with the opening of the new Albany Capital Center just steps from the New York State Capitol.
