Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort Completes $140 Million Renovation
After three years, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla., officially completed the largest transformation in the resort’s history.
The Latest Hurricane Update From Puerto Rico
Many hotels are housing local and international relief workers, law enforcement and other government officials as well guests, and in some cases providing wi-fi hotspots.
5 Takeaways from PCMA Convene’s Data from the Last 10 Years
PCMA Convene’s 26th Annual Meetings Market Survey polled about 300 meeting planners and compared their responses to data collected over the last 10 years.
Bespoke is Big Business for Barcelo & Melia
Barcelo Hotel Group and Melia Hotels & Resorts have made significant investments in brand restructures that will deliver even more options to planners.
SPG Resorts in Hawaii Shows Off Portfolio’s Latest
Members of the Hawaii resort team for the 12 Starwood Preferred Guest Resorts in Hawaii visited San Francisco this week to meet with media.
The Latest Post-Hurricane Updates Coming Out of the U.S. Virgin Islands
The latest post-hurricane updates coming out of the U.S. Virgin Islands attests to the notion that hope is a thing of wings, supplies and WiFi.
New Report: More Hotels Are Prepared to Deal with Human Trafficking
According to ECPAT-USA Executive Director Carol Smolenski, the next initiative from her organization will be to create a training program for people who work in travel management companies.
Naples Beach Hotel Reopens After Hurricane Irma Cleanup
The 319-room Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in Southwest Florida reopened on Monday after a two-week closure to clean up after Hurricane Irma.
3 Cultural Highlights for Inspiring New Orleans Meetings
The much anticipated NOPSI Hotel has opened in the Central Business District of New Orleans and gives planners a new place to meet and experience the culture of the city.
Ways to Help Hurricane Victims
So far, United AIrlines has committed over 7 million bonus miles to customers and matched $300,000 in donations.
In Maui, You’ll Get Innovative Meetings Wrapped In Warm Aloha Spirit
The Incentive Research Foundation's (IRF) latest annual conference wowed over 200 incentive planners with Maui's aloha spirit.
The New Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Offers a New Take on Luxury
Spanning 600 acres in Nassau, The Bahamas, the newly opened Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is already capturing groups with its own brand of luxury.
Boulders Resort & Spa Gets Southwestern Design to Reflect Heritage
The 160-casita Boulders Resort & Spa continues to offer a fresher look for groups after completing a multimillion-dollar renovation.
Caribbean Reels From Hurricane Irma
In the British Virgin Islands, “The destruction caused by Hurricane Irma has been devastating,” reported Sharon Flax-Brutus, director of tourism for the British Virgin Islands. Few resorts report that they’ll be open this fall.
