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.

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.

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.

Wisconsin—which offers many popular meetings destinations throughout the state—has a surprisingly long list of unexpected activities that will actually get your group excited about teambuilding outings. We’ve selected four out-of-the-box, hands-on experiences and adventures for groups that are guaranteed crowd pleasers.

Location, location, location. It’s true when you’re picking your home AND when you’re choosing the destination and venue for a perfect event. Central to the success of any event is the space it’s in. The great news is there are SO many beautiful places that could be perfect event spaces. With a world full of options, how do you find the combination of destination, venue and experience that will help you achieve your event goals?

Before you begin to think about choosing a destination and sourcing a hotel it’s important to align the purpose of the event with the experience you want for your attendees. This webinar is full of best practices about how to make sure the event space you source matches the type of event you’re planning and the attendee experience expectations you’re managing so that your event produces the outcomes that you want.

San Antonio pairs big city amenities with small town charm, making it an increasingly attractive choice for meetings and events in Texas. Read more about how meeting planners can take advantage of it.

With its versatile arts and cultural attractions and continued investment in its convention district and hotel infrastructure, it’s clear that Houston is a top-tier meetings destination. Read more.

Galveston is a Texas beach destination known for its laid-back vibe, bleisure appeal and unique group activities. All of this, plus its meetings-friendly resorts, make it an attractive choice for meetings and events. Read more.

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.