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New Developments Amid the Storied Holes of Pebble Beach Resorts

The Monterey Peninsula hints at what golfing groups can expect from Pebble Beach courses: twists, turns and jaw dropping dramatic backdrops.
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New PortMiami Terminal to Host Royal Caribbean’s Largest Ships

The angular glass facility will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, bringing a welcoming, lively atmosphere to the port.

Air India’s Intl. Women’s Day

What better way to kick off International Women’s Day: Two New Delhi to San Francisco flights manned by an all-female crew.

GMIC’s Latest Research on Sustainability Reveals a Long Road Ahead

Sustainability is a narrative of many languages, according to “Sustainable Meeting and Event Practices: The State of the Industry,” a new study commissioned by the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC).

St. Lucia Kicks Off the Caribbean’s Year of Adventure with a Bang

The year of adventure is in full swing throughout the Caribbean, bringing with it an array of experiences and new hotels that aim to please.
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Compliance Challenges Pharma Planners’ Hotel Picks

Red flags for compliance departments include five-star ratings, resort or gaming destinations, such as Phoenix or Las Vegas; and on-site facilities, such as golf, a nightclub or a spa.

FICP Members Speak to 2017 Incentive Trends

We spoke with FICP members Lynn Lee and Melanie Stevens, both global sales directors for AlliedPRA, about the direction incentive experiences are taking for 2017.
Songbirds Guitar Museum, Chattanooga, Tennessee, The Read House, The Edwin Hotel, Westin Chattanooga Hotel

New Hotels Put Chattanooga on the Meetings Map

Much quirkier, the hotel’s new owners plan to restore the hotel’s haunted room 311 to what it would have looked like in 1926.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Florida, Bonita Springs, waterpark, renovation, meeting space

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Freshens Up Indoor, Outdoor Space

“An abundance of flexible outdoor event space sets the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort apart from the competition.”
Montage Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina, Palmetto Bluff, Lowcountry, Southern traditions

Montage Palmetto Bluff Expands Its Southern Charm

A Lowcountry oyster roast or boil can be organized for groups.
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Thompson Hotels Breaks into Texas Hotel Market

"We’re excited for Thompson to inject new life into downtown Dallas, San Antonio and Houston."
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Hard Rock Will Roll into Costa Rica Next Year

The Hard Rock brand’s foray into the country will include a 294-room modern retreat on the Papagayo Peninsula.

New Developments in Huntington Beach Prove No Waves, No Glory

Huntington Beach's surf culture used to define the destination at just about every turn.

Estrel Berlin Expansion Makes More Room for Good Business

Estrel Berlin, Europe's largest hotel, convention and entertainment centre, is also one of the most sustainable gigs in town.