Playboy Bunnies Aside, These 5 Hotel Renovations Are Still Worth a Double Take
Playboy Bunny artwork, Southwestern themes and “dignified” lighting make these five major hotel renovations worth putting on your radar this year.
E-Sports to Atypical Speakers: Experiential Meetings Are on the Rise in Las Vegas
Atypical experiential meetings and events are on the rise in Las Vegas. You'll never believe what's next.
The New Caesars FORUM Proves Yet Again: Caesars Means Business
The two largest pillarless ballrooms in North America will debut in 2020 when Caesars Entertainment’s 550,000-sf Caesars FORUM conference center opens.
5 Meeting Venues that Prove the Costa Rica Hype Is Real
Costa Rica continues to attract groups for its adventurous spirit, with tree houses and waterfall hikes aplenty.
Atlantic City Goes Virtual with New Site-Selection Experience
Atlantic City, N.J., developed a VR experience for meeting planners to explore the city’s convention district from the comforts of their office.
Tech & Fashion Influence Hilton Miami Downtown’s New Look
A $35 million renovation to Hilton Miami Downtown brings groups a completely new option when visiting downtown’s Performing Arts District.
5 Meeting Trends for 2018
From live streaming of sessions to locavore teambuilding, here are 5 meeting trends for 2018 identified by Benchmark's properties.
It’s Austin’s Turn to Dominate Meetings & Conventions: Here Are 5 Reasons Why
It's Austin's turn to dominate meetings & conventions. Here are five, turn-your-head reasons why.
The Kessler Collection Blows the Dust Off of Savannah’s Power Plant District
This year will see the redevelopment of the cobblestone-lined waterfront along Georgia's Savannah River into the Plant Riverside District.
World Wildlife Fund Finds Footing in the Tourism Industry
Food waste, sourcing food and beverage and responsible destination experiences are three of the biggest challenges that sustainable meetings face.
5 Lessons We Learned From PCMA
PCMA has always been the go-to for leading edge ideas, a melting pot of meeting-related experiments—some that work, some that don't.
NOLA’s Jung Hotel Becomes Social Hub of Biomedical Innovation District
New Orleans continues to expand with the recent opening of the 207-room Jung Hotel & Residences in the heart of the city’s Biomedical Innovation District.
5 Chattanooga Hotels to Have on Your Radar
With new property openings and renovations in 2018, Chattanooga will add more than 500 rooms to its current downtown inventory of 2,200.
3 Ways Westin Cape Coral Will Attract Groups in 2018
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village recently opened the 12,250-sf Tarpon Point Ballroom, the largest event space in Cape Coral, Fla.
