Bites & Sites
How Los Angeles is Becoming Even More Meeting Friendly
As the epicenter of the entertainment industry, Los Angeles is well-known for its glitz and glamour, but the city also is polishing its reputation as a premier destination for meetings and events.
Hospitality Trends? ‘Hold on to Your Seats,’ Says Expert
Some global destinations — including the U.S. — have ‘massive’ amounts of hotel rooms in the pipeline. What does that mean for planners?
Around the World (of Calgary) in 3 Hours
They say no visit to Calgary is complete without a taste of Alberta beef. But if you are attending the 2019 World Angel Investment Summit at Calgary’s TELUS Convention Centre in June, you may want to try other culinary treasures by taking a local food tour.
Guadalajara Embraces Innovation
Mexico’s second-largest city looks back and ahead as it woos events that mirror its evolution.
Iconic Caesars Palace Provides Service Planners Can Count On
With five recently redesigned hotel towers, Caesars Palace offers more than 300,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
How to Create Instagrammable Cocktails for Your Event
From drinks in a bag to carrot cocktail stirs, “everybody is looking for that wow factor, for that Instagrammable cocktail,” chef and mixologist Kathy Casey tells Convene. And that includes your attendees. Here’s how to create magic in a glass.
Soul, Community, Planet — and a Different Kind of Pricing
A boutique hotel in Colorado is taking an unorthodox approach to room rates by giving guests a say in the final charges.
Westin Irving Completes City’s Convention District
The new hotel, along with the Irving Convention Center and the Toyota Music Factory, creates Irving’s meeting-friendly Las Colinas Urban Center.
Reykjavik Crowned as Europe’s Best
Iceland’s capital takes top honours in Eventex Awards’ ‘Best European Destination’ category.
Allen, Texas: The Lone Star State’s Best-Kept Meeting Secret
If you’re looking for a great convention location but are getting lost in the enormity that is the Dallas Fort-Worth area, it’s time to check out this emerging suburb.
A Plea for Sri Lanka: Don’t Forget Destination
Creative Travel’s Rajeev Kohli urges the events industry ‘not to abandon the destination’ following the recent deadly terror attacks.
Fort Worth Festivals Showcase All That the Destination Has to Offer
Here are the destination’s top five festivals that highlight everything from Fort Worth’s local art scene to its hidden musical talents to its up-and-coming culinary stars.