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.
Crowne Plaza Transforms Its Brand
Crowne Plaza's new Plaza Workspaces are flexible lobby-based meeting areas for solo workers or groups of up to 10 people.
Baha Mar Opens
May saw the opening of the long-awaited Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, the first property to open in the long anticipated Baha Mar Resort. But this isn't the only things groups visiting The Bahamas can look forward to.
How iPhone 8’s 3-D Face-Scanning Technology Could Affect Events
Face scanning could become much more commonplace for event check ins and even payment authentication or access control.
Must-See South Korea
With its royal palaces, centuries-old Buddhist temples and traditional hanok villages, it’s not hard for groups coming to South Korea to quickly soak up the country’s vibrant culture. But this isn't the whole shebang.
3 Takeaways from the Incentive Research Foundation’s Education Invitational
Last month, the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) held its 24th Annual Education Invitational conference in Maui, Hawaii, and wowed over 200 incentive planners.
Heathrow Encourages Wellness with First Airport Fitness Studio
Instructor-led and on-demand interactive strength and cardio classes as well as restorative yoga will be available for attendees looking to spend their layovers wisely.
5 Reasons to Meet in Buenos Aires—Now
A city with a thriving cultural life and rich artistic heritage, Buenos Aires is the first partner to take on the Art Basel Cities initiative.
5 Ideas from Michael Cerbelli’s Hot List
Special event guru Michael Cerbelli wowed the audience at Meeting Professionals International's WEC in June with a hands-on extravaganza featuring his top picks for packing punch with your event. Here are 5 standouts from...
MGM Grand Las Vegas Just Keeps Expanding
The new convention center space will include a new 5,500-sf outdoor courtyard, 49,000-sf ballroom, 32,000-sf ballroom and additional smaller ballrooms and meeting rooms, and is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2018.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Sails into Cruise Market
Dubbed The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the venture will bring the timeless sophistication of the brand to the sea.
Meeting Professionals International WEC: Engaging Experiences & Real-Time Learning
The theme of this year's Meeting Professionals International WEC was, "Stop planning meetings, start designing experiences."
Successful Channel Incentives
"Designing an effective channel incentive strategy needs to reinforce the sales processes, highlight product information and reinforce the sponsoring company’s value proposition. It’s about helping channel partners and their salespeople sell effectively, while answering, 'What's in it for me?'"
Convention Business Is About to Get Real in Portland
The 600-room hotel will help redefine Portland as a meetings destination, drawing dozens of large events and conventions every year.












