The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa unveiled in late March a comprehensive renovation of its 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, plus a refresh of its 575 guest accommodations.

Natural and historic lures such as Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Deadwood beckon groups traveling to Rapid City, where they will also discover fascinating cultures, modern meeting facilities and a can-do hospitality community.

I asked 10 meetings, events and hospitality industry professionals to share their advice for overcoming the onboarding process and mistakes to avoid as a new hire. Here’s what they said, and what new hires can do to make it through.   

Formerly the Cromwell Hotel, the 188-unit property has been completely overhauled to deliver an upscale environment curated by restaurateur and TV personality Lisa Vanderpump

Located only two hours from each other, Sacramento and Lake Tahoe offer two versions of the California meetings dream.

The state of Iowa has nearly 30 million acres of farmland. In Eastern Iowa—Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Iowa City—there’s a field of opportunities for green gatherings.

The Bellevue has a story nearly as varied as The City of Brotherly Love itself.

Six great group-friendly restaurants in new Michelin entrant Charlotte.

A four-step approach for meeting planners to reduce stress that is both flexible and easily implemented.

For meetings and events, Denver and Colorado Springs have so much to offer