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.
Florida Recovers From Hurricane Irma
Key West Mayor Craig Cates has targeted the start of Fantasy Fest—a 10-day festival that starts October 20—as the goal to officially reopen to tourists.
Cultural Group Programming Is on the Rise in Macao
Cultural group programming abounds in Macao, the "Las Vegas of the East," which is also home to 20 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Nose-to-Nose Meetings Surpass ‘Business As Usual’ in New Zealand
This is the norm for New Zealand business events: a sense of place and authenticity that “entices people to do things beyond the conferences they are here for,” explains Tourism New Zealand’s Director of Trade and Major Events, Rene de Monchy.
