When it comes to outdoor events, San Diego delivers—with everything from a new Hollywood Bowl-style venue to a historic hotel just across the bay and an oceanfront restaurant with one of the best views of the city skyline.
The Pacific Northwest is known for its beautiful scenery, so it should come as no surprise that its big cities are committed to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of meetings and events.
Organizations that are ready to meet in-person again should consider Western mountain resorts, which provide plenty of outdoor options, thrilling teambuilding activities and the ability to rekindle or create connections for workers who have been apart during the pandemic.
Rooted in Western heritage that defined Vegas’ founding days, The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is a case study in maximum special event leverage. Plus, more Western-inspired possibilities in Las Vegas.
Meetings traveling to Monterey and Santa Cruz, California, will leave attendees in a blissful state of inspiration, with phenomenal F&B and outdoor spaces that offer the best of the coast and towering redwood forests.
While new developments accelerate in Las Vegas and other reliable group markets—from Reno and Lake Tahoe to Henderson—these long-standing, historic venues continue to innovate and anchor the meetings industry.
With the addition of JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort; Westin Anaheim Resort; and the massive sports and entertainment district, ocV!BE, Anaheim is poised to emerge as a leading California meetings destination.
With pandemic-related labor shortages affecting service standards at U.S. luxury resorts, all-inclusive properties in Mexico and the Caribbean may at least temporarily fill the void. Also, updates on all-inclusive resorts.
