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.
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.
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.
3 Must-Do’s in Hampton, Virginia
Events for up to 2,000 can be held at the Virginia Air & Space Center, which is the visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base.
Nashville’s Hotel Scene Sizzles
The new lifestyle hotel brand by billionaire British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson will make Nashville the site of its third property, the Virgin Hotel Nashville, on Music Row.
Hard Rock Breathes Fresh Energy Into Tahoe’s South Shore
The buzz along Lake Tahoe’s South Shore since early 2015 has been the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
5 Pensacola Festivals Offer Ready-Made Entertainment for Groups
Planning a meeting or conference to coincide with one of these Pensacola festivals provides ready-made entertainment for groups.
We Called It! Airbnb Moves into Mainstream Hospitality
San Francisco has become the first US city to forge a partnership with home rental service provider Airbnb.
New England’s Historic Underbelly Exposed in Southbridge
The small village of Southbridge in Massachusetts—once the optical capital of the world— is an excellent vantage point from which groups can explore authentic American history.
Miami Beach’s Klima Offers Groups a Taste of Barcelona
Corporate groups seeking a sophisticated dining experience will not be disappointed in Klima, a trendy restaurant and bar that debuted earlier this year in Miami Beach.
Starwood Shares 5-Year Vision: Sheraton 2020
Expect more than 150 new Sheraton hotels worldwide coming online by 2020, including a top-tier offering to be known as Sheraton Grand.
Historic Landscapes & Cultural Diversity Ensure a Story for Every Flavor in Navarra, Spain
“The pincho experience, [chiquiteo], goes beyond food—it’s about friendship, getting together and sharing a conversation."













