09/20/2019
South Carolina is as golf friendly as it is meetings friendly. Read on for seven golf courses statewide that accommodate customized group tournaments as well as pre- and post-play receptions and banquets.
09/20/2019
Planners who are interested in booking a fun and engaging alternative to a traditional golf tournament are increasingly relying on Topgolf’s turnkey entertainment facilities for a new spin on the classic networking event. Topgolf has two locations in South Carolina, Topgolf Greenville and Topgolf Myrtle Beach.
09/19/2019
Tyler Davidson sat down at IMEX America with Jerry Harper, deputy director of the Phoenix Convention Center, to find out what's new in the destination and at the facility, as well as why the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is used as test hotel for that brand's news innovations.
09/19/2019
Tourism Toronto announced the appointment of Scott Beck as President and CEO. Beck has served as the President and CEO of Visit Salt Lake in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the past 14 years and will begin his new role at Tourism Toronto on Oct. 15.
09/19/2019
Here is a running list of articles, podcast episodes, videos and other coverage from IMEX America 2019 in Las Vegas.
09/19/2019
Conrad Shenyang opened in the heart of the historic city that was home to the birth of the Qing Dynasty. The a 315-room hotel is situated at the top of Shenyang's tallest building, the iconic Forum 66, which is located in the Central Business District. It is owned by Hang Lung Properties and managed by Hilton.
09/19/2019
Intercontinental Hotels Group welcomes guests to the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The hotel is located adjacent to IHG's Americas corporate headquarters and is the Americas flagship property for the brand.
09/19/2019
Detroit’s convention center, formerly known as Cobo Center, was officially renamed TCF Center. The center features 723,000 square feet of exhibit space. The 40,000-square-foot Grand Riverview Ballroom, which includes a stage lift, and more than 100 meeting and banquet rooms comprise 225,000 square feet meeting space.
09/19/2019
Cambria Hotels debuted in Milwaukee with the 132-room Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown. The hotel provides easy access to the region's top business and entertainment destinations, including the Wisconsin Center convention complex, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Fiserv Forum arena.
09/19/2019
Hilton Garden Inn St. Cloud opened adjacent to The Park Event Center and less than 10 minutes from downtown St. Cloud. The hotel offers a variety of onsite dining options, including Mavericks Steak & Cocktails.
09/19/2019
Marriott International debuted Delta Hotels by Marriott in Middle East and Africa with Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. The property is located in Jumeirah Beach Residences with direct beach access and it rises tall between the Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach and The Walk, Dubai’s first shopping and dining promenade.
09/19/2019
The Biltmore Mayfair opened on Grosvenor Square in London. The 307-room hotel is steps from many iconic landmarks and offers views of the gardens of Grosvenor Square across the street. The hotel is also home to several restaurant concepts from Michelin-starred restaurateur Jason Atherton.
09/19/2019
Planners looking to add an authentic experience to a mountain destination meeting or event can turn to a brewery or distillery as a locally inspired offsite venue or group activity. These four establishments across the Western U.S. and Canada can quench any thirst.
09/19/2019
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa completed a host of property renovations. The project included the lobby, Hashani Spa, JW Market, Salud Terrace and exterior enhancements.
09/19/2019
Graduate Fayetteville opened its doors in the city’s Downtown Square. The 234-room hotel is within walking distance to the University of Arkansas campus and surrounded by shops and restaurants. Graduate Fayetteville’s design contrasts the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountain Region with the creative energy that courses throughout Fayetteville.
09/19/2019
For San Francisco residents, such as myself, the greatest getaway secret outside of the city is available about a half-hour drive south in the coastal area around Half Moon Bay. This also holds true for meetings, which can access the bucolic area via the two major international airports in San Francisco and San Jose.
09/19/2019
Carté Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton opened its doors in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. The 246-room property is located steps away from restaurants, the Embarcadero waterfront and the downtown business district.
09/19/2019
Z Resorts debuted Hotel ZaZa Austin in downtown’s Warehouse District. The hotel features a restaurant, craft cocktail bar, spa, rooftop pool and pool bar and ample meeting and event space. There are 159 guest rooms and a collection of individually themed suites
09/18/2019
From tantalizing tastes and stimulating art to inspiring structures and fantasy islands, these New York state locales bring serious wow factors to meetings and events.
09/18/2019
Institute for Music Leadership Director James Doser explains how art and music are central to the ongoing revitalization of Rochester, New York.
09/18/2019
Moxy NYC East Village opened in the heart of Manhattan’s East Village directly across from Webster Hall, the legendary concert venue. The hotel features 286 guest rooms, co-working spaces, 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space and tech-savvy amenities as well as restaurants, bars, and cultural programming.
09/18/2019
EnVue, an Autograph Collection hotel, opened in New Jersey. The 208-room waterfront property is located on the Hudson River across Midtown Manhattan. The property is steps from the Port Imperial Ferry, where guests can travel to Midtown Manhattan in just minutes. The hotel features outdoor space with unobstructed views and convenient access to Times Square, Central Park, Madison Square Garden and MetLife Stadium.
09/18/2019
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel is wrapping up an extensive and detailed renovation of its primary conference and meeting space. This project, which will be compete by the end of September, comes after the total guest total guest room renovation in 2018.
09/18/2019
Tapestry Collection by Hilton will welcome The Bethesdan Hotel to its portfolio this fall. The property is set in downtown Bethesda, just steps from local shops, restaurants and entertainment, with convenient access to Washington, D.C.
09/18/2019
We need to better understand all that those who cater events go through in order to make our events memorable, affordable and safe. So in that spirit, I reached out to meetings professionals on both sides of equation—planners and suppliers—to gauge their thoughts about the high cost of F&B at meetings and events.