The 301-room Hyatt Regency Deerfield, which has 20,000 square feet of meeting/event space, and the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield, which has more than 7,000 square feet of function space, are both undergoing renovations that at press time were scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2019

Spring is almost in the air along with the new beginnings that come with it. Tune in to our February webinar to learn new ways of planning mindful events inspired by the season as well as personal daily rituals of mindfulness for you and your attendees. Learn how to take what mother nature offers as a beautiful jumping off point to influence and inspire memorable, mindful events in everything from decor to food and drink to experiences. Discover event and meeting inspiration tips for spring and how to freshen and lighten up your events after those long winter days. Learn to declutter your life to declutter your mind and how truly adopting a minimalist approach to certain areas of your daily life can increase joy, efficiency and healthier outlook. Discover ways to bring some fresh new daily eating habits and rituals into your life to boost your energy and sustain it, using this time of year to revisit the resolutions or goals you set for 2019.

Golf is a popular pastime along the Gulf of Mexico’s shore. Southern states with Gulf-front footage are filled with fine fairways and golf-related facilities for all skill levels and all seasons. In this region, it’s easy to incorporate the game of golf into the program—or even make it the main event.

Orlando hotelier Harris Rosen donated $12 million to the University of Florida and UF Health to launch a brain tumor research initiative. Given through The Harris Rosen Foundation, the gift is described as the cornerstone of a $100 million fundraising commitment to support the ReMission Alliance Against Brain Tumors. The UF Health-led initiative unites top neuro-oncology physicians and scientists in research and clinical trials.

Deborah Gee answers additional questions from the "08.29.18 In Balance: Mind, Body and Meeting Wellness" webinar.

After all the Oscars were doled out during the 91st annual Academy Awards ceremony on February 24, legendary chef Wolfgang Puck indulged the who’s who of the film industry for the biggest after-party of the evening, the Oscars Governors Ball. Learn more about this special event and also grab three awesome recipes, courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering.

Hilton launched Signia Hilton, a new brand focused on meetings and events. According to Hilton, the hotels will incorporate technology and design into every aspect of the guest experience. The global brand will include a portfolio of hotels in popular urban and resort locales. The first Signia Hilton properties will include Signia Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Signia Hilton Atlanta and Signia Hilton Indianapolis.

Hyatt debuted its Miraval spa and wellness brand in Austin with the opening of Miraval Austin. The property is set on 220 acres overlooking Lake Travis and is the brand’s second wellness resort to open outside of its flagship property in Tucson, Ariz.

The U.S. Travel Association announced that Destination DC President & CEO Elliott L. Ferguson II will be its new national chair, succeeding Wyndham Hotels and Resorts’ President & CEO Geoff Ballotti.

Jenine Humber suggests shipping your conference swag back home for convenience.