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ZED451

ZED451 Adds New Twist to Chicago Steakhouse Scene

The restaurant has twice now brought cars into the space for an event hosted in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show.
Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Pelican Grand Enhances Beachfront Meetings

"“An example of our customization would be our creative coffee breaks between meetings — from an espresso cart and popcorn machine to making individual-serving vegetable smoothies."
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Brings Diversity to the Meetings Market

"We must go beyond simply accepting equal opportunity; rather, we must value and embrace diversity as a strategic competitive advantage."
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, South America

Rio de Janeiro a Dramatic Backdrop for Incentives

The 245-room JW Marriott Hotel has one of the best locations in Rio de Janeiro, with rooms overlooking the crescent-shaped Copacabana Beach.
culinary trends 2015, meeting planning, corporate meeting planning

IACC Announces Top 10 Conference Food Trends for 2015

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) released their “Top 10 Conference Food Trends for 2015” report this week, following research culled from 400 IACC members.
Scottsdale Resort's Alameda event space

Scottsdale Resort to Undergo $9 Million Transformation

“The goal of the renovation is to maximize the aesthetic potential of the romantic, Spanish architecture and beautiful grounds of The Scottsdale Resort, elevating the overall guest experience and amenities."
park hyatt beaver creek, meeting planning, corporate meeting planning

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Celebrates Anniversary with Group Perks

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa is celebrating its 25th anniversary of all seasons adventure amid the breathtaking Rocky Mountain landscape of Vail Valley.
The Gates Hotel

The Gates Hotel to Bring Back 1920s-Era Key West

Its this 1920s-era Key West that the 100-room Gates Hotel will bring back for meeting planners and their groups when it opens in April.
Las Vegas Global Business District

Las Vegas Global Business District Project Moves Forward

"We are developing the convention center of the future that will feature latest in technology, transportation and sustainability.”
Melia Paris La Defense

Melia Paris Hotel Shines in Business District

Not only is the hotel’s location and accessibility convenient, its new design brings contemporary, colorful event spaces to Paris’ meeting scene.
Embassy Row Hotel

Embassy Row Hotel Engages Local D.C. Community

The hotel introduces a new restaurant concept — Station Kitchen & Cocktails — which is created to offer attendees and locals an engaging social experience.
Uber Starwood

Starwood & Uber Partner to Bring Planners Starpoints

“The great thing about this deep partnership is the ability for registered members—including planners—to earn any time they take Uber.”
ART Hotel's fourth-floor lobby

Denver’s New ART Hotel to Inspire Meetings

"The ART is reflective of Denver’s new role as the West’s new epicenter for visionary thinking, synergistically paired with distinctive and exceptionally effective actions."
Sanya Marriott Hotel Dadonghai Bay

Marriott Opens Tropical Hotel in Hainan, China

Venturing offsite, groups can also go pick out seafood at a nearby seafood market and see it cooked before them in the local hawker (or open-air complex), true to Hainan culture.