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.
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.
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.
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.
Planners Set Records at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center
Organizations expect to see even more growth at their events when the OCCC’s upcoming $605 million expansion is completed in 2023.
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.
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.
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?
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.
MEET Denver Event Shows Planners a New Side of the City
The combination city and hotel showcase tour and comprehensive educational event gave planners a chance to meet, experience, enjoy, and tell others about Denver’s meetings offerings.
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.
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.