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An inside look at Marriott's big plans for 2016. (Hint: A $13 billion merger is only part of the equation.)

Attendees will sit at custom-built Gonfu tables to experience the traditional Chinese tea ritual ceremony.

A technologically advanced marine-style wonderland is taking shape off the coast of Dubai in the Arabian Gulf.

Three capsule suites comprise the skylodge—each of which is a transparent hanging bedroom at the top of a 1,200-foot mountain with a 300-degree view of the Sacred Valley.

Hotel spas are introducing group-focused programs that allow attendees to spa together.

This summer, Celebrity Cruises will score a first for the cruise industry when Captain Kate McCue takes the helm of the 91,000-ton, 965-foot Celebrity Summit.

On the heels of $9 billion worth of reinvestment, Kansas City has a new story to tell.

Prevue's new meeting planner advisory board, which includes corporate, association and independent planners from every facet of the industry, will serve for a one-year period.

In 2017, the company will also debut the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as part of its fleet, which will take passengers on a 28-day, around-the-word itinerary.

With Cuban tourism on the rise, hotel companies are quickly taking interest in new developments on the island.

Thousands attended Meetings Africa 16, a high-energy trade show held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg this past February. Exhibitors came from South Africa and 15 other countries, all under the banner, “Advancing Africa Together.” Here’s a sample of what had meeting and event planners buzzing.

Prevue Magazine’s inaugural MVP (Most Visionary Planner) awards, recognizing forward-thinking MICE planners whose vision facilitated self-defining experiences for groups, kicked off late last year to massive engagement.

Through the merger, the two companies will create a single platform to offer more localized experiences and enhanced customer service for groups.

Innovation has its own rhythm in Mexico. Tweaks on time-tested traditions—from ancient cooking techniques to tea baths—make local experiences and customs new again for Mexico meetings.