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Amador Convention Center, Panama, Panama Tourism Authority, Central America, Latin America, convention centers

Meeting Planners Eye Panama as Convention Centers Develop

Panama is rapidly entering the meetings market with the new Amador Convention Center opening in Panama City.
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IMEX America Releases Welcome Video Ahead of October Conference

It's that time again. In a couple of months we will all be holding hands and singing around IMEX America's campfire sessions.
culinary experiences at sea

An Inside Look at Cunard’s Culinary Remastering

Groups seeking culinary experiences at sea can enjoy fine dining and hand-crafted cocktails aboard Cunard's newly remastered flagship Queen Mary 2.
GBTA, meetings

Duty of Care Tops the Agenda at Global Business Travel Association Convention

Keynote speakers at the Global Business Travel Association Convention, including former General David Petraeus, Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC and Expedia Barry Diller and Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian, all touched on current political uncertainties.
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Grand Oasis Cancun Becomes Grander for Groups

Even though the arena is the latest highlight for groups, the Oasis property’s casino experience creates Vegas-style excitement that’s unique to the Cancun area.
Meetings in Albany

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, meetings

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.
3-D Face Scanning, technology, iPhone 8, software recognition, face scanning

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 Airport, airports, London, FlyFit, airport fitness studios, wellness, fitness

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.
Alvear Icon, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Art Basel, Tanta

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.
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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...