Joseph Castillo, Vanderbilt Grace – Newport, R.I.

 What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?  We provide groups with complimentary Wi-Fi and our concierge

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San Francisco Hotel Revamps Meeting Space

SAN FRANCISCOSan Francisco’s Westin St. Francis completed an extensive

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The Z: How to Tell Your Story to Make Yourself an Unforgettable Connection

When I’m walking a busy tradeshow floor, reconnecting with familiar faces and shaking hands with new ones, I feel like a networking machine. But once

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The Z: How to Tell Your Story to Make Yourself an Unforgettable Connection

Religious Meetings

Once the off-season mainstay of budget properties in secondary markets, religious meetings have a lot more options available to them these days.

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Take 9!

1. Can you give more examples of types of CSR programs? I gave you a bonus one during the presentation and feel free to email me

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Cities leverage intellectual capital to cultivate business

Facing fast-evolving expectations from planners, organizers and participants around the changing shape of today’s meetings experience, DMOs are

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Courtney Munday, Big Cedar Lodge - Ridgedale, MO

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?  Known for our genuine Ozark hospitality and

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Rooms with a Viewpoint

 No longer bland and boring, many new hotel meeting areas are on the cutting edge of cool. In response to the success enjoyed by W hotels and

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Doug Messinger, JW Marriott Indianapolis – Indianapolis, Ind.

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?We can get you tickets to sold-out events from major concerts to

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Q&A: Kim Peterson and Greg Peterson (Family History in Hospitality)

I went to Seattle for the first time in 1984 to conduct a site visit for a client. At the Seattle Sheraton, I worked with Brian Peterson, then the

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Japan: Kyoto Off-Sites

Kyoto was the capital of Japan between 794-1868--more than a thousand-year run that has left a legacy of architectural masterpieces that are now

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Florida Beachfront Golf Resort Gets Meeting Space Makeover

NAPLES, Fla.La Playa Beach & Golf Resort, a beachfront, boutique resort on the Florida Gulf Coast, has announced the completion of its million-

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Houston Meetings Magnet Begins Major Makeover

HOUSTONThe Houston Marriott West Loop by The Galleria has embarked on a multi-million dollar renovation to all of its public spaces to create an

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IMEX America Ready to Roll in Vegas

LAS VEGASIMEX America kicks off Tuesday, October 9 in Las Vegas, with highlights to include the largest hosted-buyer program ever held in North

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Jasmin Howanietz

NEW YORKJasmin Howanietz has been appointed director of sales and marketing for the Waldorf

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Pittsburgh: Topping Everyone's List

Looking for a big city with a small city feel? A city that is gaining the reputation of being a high tech city with many cool neighborhoods? A

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The Dominican Republic adds a cultural twist to its beachfront setting

Groups meeting in the Dominican Republic will enjoy uncovering its cultural offerings as much as they’ll delight in visiting its gorgeous sun-

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Andaz Replaces Avia in Savannah

SAVANNAH, Ga. Andaz Savannah, a lifestyle hotel, has opened in the former Avia Savannah in historic downtown Savannah.The hotel just completed a

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Sonesta Takes Reins of Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.Sonesta added to its growing portfolio with the announcement it will be managing the Sonesta Fort Lauderdale, a recently

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State of Evolution

California’s innovation reaches into its ballrooms and boardrooms, as the overall meetings portfolio is consistently evolving. It has no choice

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