November 19, 2018 // 5 min read
Newport, Rhode Island, is no stranger to the excitement of Hollywood. Take a cue from these movies, which were filmed in this spectacular seaside destination, for your next meeting...
November 15, 2018 // 3 min read
Happiness is contagious! On the “One Happy Island,” unending sunshine, award-winning beaches, and warm island hospitality set the stage for a full dose of bliss. We recognize the challenges that meeting and event planners face. Juggling itineraries and finding the right activities to suit your group, as well as meeting the needs of individual preferences
November 14, 2018 // 3 min read
Allen, Texas, has always been a great place to hold a meeting or event, and over the years, it has welcomed thousands of groups seeking its small-town charm and metropolitan choices. With a convenient location, great shopping, and more than 250 wonderful restaurants, Allen delivers an exceptional experience for business and leisure travelers alike. Allen’s
November 13, 2018 // 4 min read
At the epicenter of the creative economy and 12 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, Burbank boasts more than 1,000 media and entertainment companies, such as the Walt Disney Co., Warner Bros., Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Conan, and The Big Bang Theory all tape here in front of live studio audiences,
November 06, 2018 // 3 min read
Costa Rica is a rising-star destination for meetings and incentives, offering a brand-new convention center in the capital city of San José, more than 33,480 hotel rooms throughout the country, and a variety of activities to keep delegates engaged and entertained. Internationally known as the safest country in Central America, Costa Rica provides visitors with
November 06, 2018 // 5 min read
If you want your event or meeting to be memorable, then get busy theming it. Whether you’re hosting an exclusive corporate retreat or an industry-wide training, Erin Medina, director of events at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, finds that the most important element of any event is what attendees actually take away and
October 30, 2018 // 4 min read
Meet The Mississippi Gulf Coast has meeting venues to suit any event. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center offers over 400,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and can comfortably house groups of up to 6,000 people. Food and beverage provider Levy serves up delicious, local ingredients and inspiration, such as fresh Gulf shrimp
October 30, 2018 // 4 min read
Walking through many parts of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is like visiting a completely different city from just a few years ago. Take Chattanooga’s West Village, where the streets are alive after 5 p.m. with music and entertainment, sidewalk dining, and people out enjoying the cool, beautiful Southern evenings. The neighborhood is anchored by the Westin Hotel,
October 24, 2018 // 3 min read
Anyone who says “print is dying” must not have heard the latest news. Magazine advertising still provides one of the highest rates of return on advertising spend — a whopping $3.14 for every dollar spent on magazine ads, according to Nielsen Catalina Solutions. And they’re not the only researchers looking into the power of print. While overall
October 17, 2018 // 3 min read
Successful meetings and conventions start at Avenida Houston, the city’s newest epicenter for art, dining, entertainment, and fun. Avenida Houston is a $175 million initiative that included renovations of the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) and several developments around the area. Visitors will be inspired by the 97,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza and the many options