Mall of America’s New Attractions Take Groups to New Heights
Curious attendees can strap into chairs on the FlyOver America ride, which suspends riders in the air at heights between 10 to 40 feet above ground.
Inside Kansas City’s $9 Billion Investment
On the heels of $9 billion worth of reinvestment, Kansas City has a new story to tell.
10 Reasons to Meet in Boise—Now
After being neglected and closed for years, the once 100-year-old hotel in downtown Boise was recently transformed into a music and event venue.
Inside Berlin’s Surge of Development
The historic Oderberger Strasse bathhouse, established in 1902 in the city’s Prenzlauer Berg district, was revamped as Hotel Oderberger at the beginning of the year.
UT Austin’s Hotel Conference Center Enhances Guest-Room Technology
In-room iPads feature newspaper, alarm clock and weather app functions as well as details about the hotel and surrounding area.
Miami Visionary Summit Focuses on Transforming Meetings
The lovely and legendary Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort pulled out all the stops for the group of 30 meeting planners, creating vibrant revolving room sets and offering a sneak hardhat preview of the new Nobu Tower rooms, which will be opening later this year.
Starwood Signs First US-Cuba Hotel Deal
“We are confident Starwood is the right partner to help write the next chapter of relations between Cuba and American business, and we moved quickly and enthusiastically to pursue opportunities following recent government actions.”
Cuba’s Hemingway Hotel
With Cuban tourism on the rise, hotel companies are quickly taking interest in new developments on the island.
Mohegan Sun Entertainment Resort Set for South Korea
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA), operators of the Mohegan Sun properties throughout the United States, have been given a green light by the Korean Government to develop and build a first-of-its-kind entertainment resort in South Korea.
5 Reasons to ‘Buzz’ About the South African Bush and Beyond
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.
3 US Cities Reimagine Medical Meetings (slideshow)
The merging of traditional medicine and wellness has sparked some pretty interesting medical meetings as of late.
Laid-Back Caribbean Incentives
Three fun yet laid-back locations for Caribbean incentives--from glamping on the beach in the British Virgin Islands to shipwreck diving in the Caymans.
MGM National Harbor to Debut in Late 2016
Three, 60-foot stainless steel figures of the Unity sculpture will greet attendees at the hotel entrance, while a 7-foot-tall Cinderella Shoe will provide whimsy in the property’s retail promenade.
Belfast Waterfront Expansion Snags Large Groups
“The new developments at Belfast Waterfront perfectly meet the requirements of our International Surgical Congress."
