Airbnb Captures Major Meetings Industry Player
“Airbnb’s mission is to help people feel like they can belong anywhere—whether in town for a convention or for a leisure trip, Airbnb will help people live like a local.”
Uber Partners With Hilton Worldwide
“This is the first time any company has leveraged Uber riders' most frequented destinations to provide local recommendations."
Disney Opens First Theme Park in Mainland China
Plans for a number of new attractions, entertainment and hotels were let loose by Disney this past August at D23 Expo 2015, held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
AC Hotel Brings European Flair to National Harbor
A fireplace that almost feels as if it’s levitating, cozy seating and art books scattered about on coffee tables and shelves lend the common area the feeling of a living room.
5 Healthy Tips for Meetings This Fall
A 15-minute yoga session or Zumba class can provide a much-needed boost of energy that will last longer than a shot of espresso.
National Book Festival Sparks Digital Conversation in Washington, D.C.
Another part the digital conversation was the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s (RAMW) push to encourage attendees to combine their love for books and food.
5 Tips for More Sustainable Food & Beverage
Pay particular attention to fish and tropical fruit. These can significantly increase the carbon footprint of your menu.
Planner’s Pick: Art & Science in Santa Fe
Meeting in art-centric Santa Fe, N.M., might seem out of character for a group of neurotrauma scientists, but the city offered the perfect balance of right- and left-brain activities for attendees.
Inside Detroit’s Downtown Renaissance
The American Society for Association Executives (ASAE) rolled into Detroit last month to find a city in the midst of a restoration that is worthy of its storied 314-year history of innovation.
Cuba Voluntourism
As one of the fastest growing trends in travel, voluntourism, or social impact travel, has become a viable option for groups seeking immersive, hyperlocal experiences in exotic destinations.
Business Events in Singapore
As a dynamic gateway to Asia, Singapore’s pioneering edge and deep-rooted knowledge economy often facilitate first-in-Asia events.
July/August 2015
Culinary Combos
Chapel Hill: Unabashedly Historic
“Chapel Hill has quickly emerged as a popular choice for small- to medium-sized meetings up to 300 because it is one of the few destinations that offer small town charm with big city flair.”
Salt Lake City’s Burgeoning Food Scene Continues to Impress
“Similar to our culture, the food scene is diverse, youthful, energetic and inextricably tied to the outdoors and the bounty that comes from such proximity to a real product.”
