Bites & Sites

Walk Score Tracks Top 10 Most Walkable U.S. Cities

Getting out and exploring event destinations on foot not only appeals to attendees, it cuts down on shuttle costs for event planners. Walk Score tracks the top 10 most walkable U.S. cities — and some may take you by surprise.

BY Cristi Kempf August 13, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors August 12, 2019

How to Travel Like a Behavioral Scientist

Understanding how we experience the world at an unconscious level can help us get the most out of our travel experiences, according to Maritz’s behavioral innovation director.

BY Michelle Russell August 7, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors August 4, 2019

Chef Recommends Flexibility When Fulfilling Special Meal Requests

Gone are the days when ‘special request’ meant ‘the fruit plate and steamed veggies,’ says Austin Convention Center’s executive chef. Here’s what he’s seeing as dietary restrictions skyrocket.

BY Cristi Kempf July 31, 2019

Keeping Pace in Vancouver

Vancouver seems to be a magnet for those who think a little bigger, and take a few more chances, says a Convene writer after her recent trip sponsored by Tourism Vancouver.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst July 31, 2019

The Main Objective of Incentive Travel? Building Relationships.

Last year’s Incentive Travel Industry Index results revealed that programs are meant to improve relationships at organizations, from the top down to side to side. What will this year’s survey results tell us?

BY Michelle Russell July 30, 2019

An Amenity With Benefits Backed by Neuroscience

One hotel offers meeting planners an interactive keepsake that showcases the property and the talents of a local artist — and is calming, to boot.

BY Curt Wagner July 29, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors July 28, 2019

Discover Puerto Rico Doubles Down on Positive Messages

Discover Puerto Rico reinforces that it remains open for business after governor’s resignation, and underscores the importance of tourism and business travel to its economic recovery following Hurricane Maria.

BY Convene Editors July 25, 2019

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